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Best New Crankbaits for 2018

Whether you're fishing for bass, walleye, pike, or inshore saltwater species, these new crankbaits have you covered

By Mark Modoski

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Best New Crankbaits for 2018

Whether you're fishing for bass, walleye, pike, or inshore saltwater species, these new crankbaits have you covered

By Mark Modoski posted Jun 21st, 2018

Whether you're fishing for bass, walleye, pike, or inshore saltwater species, these new crankbaits have you covered.
The Gun Shots

Gun News of the Week: Some Doctors Call to Confiscate Guns of Those Deemed an ‘Imminent Risk’

Plus: Bill Creates Tax Credit for 'Smart Gun' Research, Production

By John Haughey posted Jun 19th, 2018

The American Medical Association’s (AMA) House of Delegates on June 13 approved “common-sense” demands for an exhaustive list of gun control measures, including…
Hunting

How to Make a Memento from Your Turkey Beard and Spurs

By Cosmo Genova posted Jun 19th, 2018

You can call them trophies if you like, but to me they are memories. Every hunt has a story, and every life we take has meaning beyond our own enjoyment afield. Here's…
Open Country

How to Stay Hydrated on Hunting, Fishing, and Scouting Trips into the Backcountry

By Ben Long posted Jun 19th, 2018

Dehydration can cripple a public-land hunt or it can make you miserable when you fish all day in the sun. Top endurance athletes have dropped from cardiac arrest…
Sponsored Content

Lucas Oil Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner Test

Lucas Oil's Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner with Stabilizers is designed to protect and keep your engine running smoothly.

By Lucas Oil posted Jun 15th, 2018

Lucas Oil has developed a new fuel treatment specially formulated to protect and clean injectors and combustion chambers while preventing fuel degradation common with…
Gear

11 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Shooters

Gear for dads who spend plenty of time at the range, competing, or reloading

By John B. Snow posted Jun 14th, 2018

Our roundup of great gift ideas for dads who love to spend time at the range, compete in PRS and 3-Gun, and reload.
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Protect Your Watercraft Engine with Lucas Oil's Marine Fuel Treatment

Lucas Marine Fuel Treatment is designed specifically to address the issues watercraft owners experience with their engines and fuel systems.

By Lucas Oil posted Jun 13th, 2018

Port Canaveral pilot-boat captain Mike Rigby credits Lucas Oil's new Marine Fuel Treatment for saving his company maintenance costs and at least 10 percent in fuel…
Fishing

10 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics

By Steve Ryan posted Jun 12th, 2018

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics.
Gear

Father's Day Hunting and Fishing Gift Ideas 2018

Our best gift ideas for the outdoorsman dad

By The Editors posted Jun 11th, 2018

Here are our picks for the best hunting, fishing, camping, and shooting gifts for Father's Day. No matter what outdoor pursuit your dad is in to, you’ll be able to find…

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Chasing Thunder: Turkey Hunting During Tornado Season

“Wix drops the fan, shoots, and misses. The turkey disappears into the timber, which is now bending sideways against the roaring wind. My hat is sucked off my head. I grab it before it’s gone, and Wix and I make a run for the truck as fast as waterlogged five-pocket pants allow.”—WILL BRANTLEY

Tested: 10 Rain Suits for Anglers

This rain gear will keep you dry when the weather is wet and the bite is hot.

By Mark Modoski

Gear Tests

Rain Gear Review: The Best Jackets and Bibs for Fishermen

This rain gear will keep you dry when the weather is wet and the bite is hot
The Best New Fishing Rods and Reels of 2018

We put the hottest new rods and reels through their paces to help you decide which spinning and baitcasting gear belongs in your arsenal
10 Best Topwater Lures For Bass

From the classics to rising stars, this lineup of bass baits has something for all topwater fans
Hottest New Turkey Calls 2018

A roundup of the top friction calls, mouth calls, and locator calls

Questions and Answers

Q. I have a friend that has an AR15 with a .223 wylde chamber...—RICK357 ANSWER THIS QUESTION
Q. If your were deer hunting and came across a fresh blood trail of another deer would you follow it?—GARY DEVINE ANSWER THIS QUESTION

11 Gross Animals You Can Eat in a Survival Situation

These meats might not be appetizing, but they sure beat the heck out of starving

By Tim MacWelch

Tips and Tactics

How to Make a Memento from Your Turkey Beard and Spurs
Open Country

How to Stay Hydrated on Hunting, Fishing, and Scouting Trips into the Backcountry
10 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics
10 Myths About Hunting Bears Over Bait

Mistruths and misconceptions about bear hunting

From the Editors

Alex Robinson

Robinson is OL's digital guru. He likes bowhunting, muddy duck dogs, and good Facebook videos.

13 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Bowhunters

If your dad is big into bowhunting, he’ll appreciate these gear items
How to Make Ballistic Gel
Turkey Hunting Pro Tip: Learn to Shoot With Your Off Hand

A little practice with your weak hand will help you kill more gobblers

Tyler Freel

Freel calls Alaska home. If it can be hunted, fished, or trapped, he does it there, but hunting Dall sheep is his biggest passion.

10 Myths About Hunting Bears Over Bait

Mistruths and misconceptions about bear hunting
10 of the Top Moose Cartridges and Bullets

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting
How to Use PVC Pipe to Make a Shooting Saddle and Boat Push Pole

Two easy PVC projects for DIY hunters and anglers

Natalie Krebs

Krebs is OL's senior editor. She’s partial to deer and turkey hunting, but lives in NYC, where she must resort to bowhunting rats and pigeons.

8 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Moms Who Hunt, Fish, and Camp

We’ve got the right gear and a few ideas for all the outdoor-loving mothers on your list
8 Times Jack O'Connor Wrote About the Winchester Model 70

JOC helped the rifle gain popularity among the masses
Out of the Ruins: Photos of Mexico's Best Flats Fishing

A pilgrimage to the ancient fishing grounds of Punta Pajaros, home to some of the best flats action in the world

John B. Snow

Snow is OL's Shooting Editor. He lives in Montana with a French Pointer that gives him dirty looks whenever he picks up a rifle instead of a shotgun.

11 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Shooters

Gear for dads who spend plenty of time at the range, competing, or reloading
5 Ways to Refinish a Gun Stock Yourself, Plus Other Touch-Up Tricks

Make your favorite rifle or shotgun look good as new with these tips
How to Reload Ammo with Neck Bushings

Bushings can improve accuracy and brass life

Features

10 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics
Father's Day Hunting and Fishing Gift Ideas 2018

Our best gift ideas for the outdoorsman dad
The Gun Shots

Gun News of the Week: Illinois Congressmen Re-Introduce Gun Owner Licensing Bill for Fifth Time

Illinois Congressmen Re-Introduces Gun Owner Licensing Bill for Fifth Time
10 Myths About Hunting Bears Over Bait

Mistruths and misconceptions about bear hunting
Father's Day Gifts for Bird Hunters

10 gift ideas for the dad who hunts ducks, geese, and upland birds
13 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Bowhunters

If your dad is big into bowhunting, he’ll appreciate these gear items

Best New Crankbaits for 2018

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Chasing Thunder: Turkey Hunting During Tornado Season

Gear Tests

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11 Gross Animals You Can Eat in a Survival Situation

Tips and Tactics

From the Editors

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