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Brad Fitzpatrick

Brad Fitzpatrick is a full-time outdoor writer based in Ohio. He grew up hunting on his family farm and shot trap and skeet at Northern Kentucky University where he also earned a degree in biology. Since then, Fitzpatrick has hunted in 25 states, Canada, Argentina, and Spain. He has a special love for Africa and has hunted there nine times. He is the author of over 1,500 magazine and digital articles and has written books on personal defense and hunting.
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How-To

10 Best Smartphone Apps for Hunters

One of your most useful tools as a hunter fits in your pocket. Here's a look at the top apps for hunters in 2025.

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Optics

Hunting Annual Gear Guide Editor's Choice: Optics 2025

Our Editor's have put eyes on and through these optics and have selected their favorites for 2025.

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Ammo

Should You Use Target Shotshells for Hunting?

It makes sense to use the same shotgun shells for target shooting and hunting, but target loads are not always the right answer for the field.

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Ammo

Copper Bullets: Can Monolithics Monopolize the Hunting Game?

The new class of non-toxic big game bullets is better than ever, and hunters are benefitting.

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Camping

Tested Tough: Stone Glacier Solo 3600 Pack and Krux Frame

Light and durable, this pack is made for treks on the mountain.

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Precision Hunter

Is Small-Game Hunting the Best Training for Big Game?

Hunting small game with a rimfire requires patience, practice and precision. It's also one of the best ways to train for big-game hunting.

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Optics

Aimpoint Optics: 50 Years of Red Dots and Bright Ideas

The red-dot optic originator remains at the top of the reflex-sight game.

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Guns

Ruger American Rifle Generation 2: Review

The best-selling centerfire hunting rifle in America is getting a facelift.

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Precision Hunter

Steiner H6Xi Hunting Scope Review: Practical and Precise

Steiner's H6Xi hunting scope offers the benefits of premium tactical optics without the added weight.

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Ammo

7mm Backcountry vs. 7mm PRC vs. 7mm Remington Magnum

On paper these three 7mms cartridges don't seem all that different, but each offers its own advantages in the field for hunting.

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Ammo

.338 Lapua vs. .338 ARC: Caliber Bell Curve Opposites

The .338 ARC and .338 Lapua are very different cartridges, but each has its own place in the hunting field.

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Optics

Thermal vs. Night Vision: Similarities and Differences in the Dark

Which is right for hunting at night?

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