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Largemouth Bass

Tips for Catching Bigger Bass at Night, According to 3 Experts

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Paddling

I Survived the Middle Fork During the Salmon River’s Deadliest Week on Record

Three parties launched at once, and only ours reached the end without losing anyone. In the end, six people drowned in five days

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Deer Hunting Gear

Prime Day Deals on Trail Cameras: Moultrie, Tactacam, and Batteries

Get cellular trail cameras, solar panels, and batteries at great prices

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Camping Gear

Early Prime Day Deals on Power Stations: 39% Off Our Top Pick From Testing

Save on power stations from Ecoflow, Anker, Bluetti, and Jackery

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Trout Fishing

3 Tips for Catching Monster Brown Trout in Small Streams

Dave Strom's run-and-gun trout tactics will help you catch big trout in small waters

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Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

How My Wife Outfished Me and Our Guide During the Glory Days of Northwest Salmon Fishing

We hit the straits off Vancouver Island, and discovered a sliver lode of summer-run salmon

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Bass Fishing

The Best Bass Fishing Tips for Beginners

Just getting started in bass fishing? These tips and tricks will help you get on trophy fish faster

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Bass Fishing

6 Reasons Green Pumpkin Is the Best Bass Lure Color of All Time

If there’s such a thing as an “anytime, anywhere” bass lure color, then look no further

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Gear

Early Prime Day Deals on Watches: Dive, Field, Chornographs, and Garmin

Save serious cash on your next time piece

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Knives

Early Prime Day Deals on EDC Gear: Watches, Knives, Flashlights, Pens, and More

We found 20 deals on EDC essentials

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Trout Fishing

Brown Trout Are British Imports. These Are the 4 Native Trout You Should Chase to Celebrate America’s 250th

A quick guide to some of America’s coolest native trout and where they can be found

Griz holds up a northern pike.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Secrets for Catching, Cleaning, and Frying Northern Pike — from a Fishing Legend

Pike are one of the all-time underrated freshwater fish when it comes to table fare. Here’s how the Griz catches and cooks his northerns 

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Public Lands & Waters

Feds Consider Closing Public Access to Indiana’s Largest National Wildlife Refuge

Big Oaks NWR has operated under a 99-year management agreement renegotiated with the Department of Defense in 2020. Now federal agencies are considering walking away

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Catfish Fishing

5 Lessons for Catching Trophy Flathead Catfish This Summer

Go big or go home

A whitetail buck in South Texas.
Wildlife Management

New World Screwworm Hits Texas During Fawning Season. Wildlife Officials Are Worried

Concerns are especially high in South Texas, where the deadly parasite could wreak havoc on whitetail populations as it works its way north from Mexico

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Freshwater

6 Fishing Rules That Are Commonly (and Unknowingly) Broken

You might know to check the size and bag limits for the species you're targeting, but are you avoiding these violations?

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Shooting Gear

Palmetto State Armory Father’s Day Sale: The 15 Best Deals on Optics, Ammo, Guns, and More

Save on guns and gear from Kimber, Vortex, Smith and Wesson, Surefire, and EOTech during PSA's Father Day Sale

A Karelian black bear chases a problem bear released in Nevada.
Wildlife Management

Nevada Is Using Specially Trained Dogs to Keep Black Bears Wild

Wildlife managers love Karelian bear dogs for their ability to safely deter problem bears without lethal intervention, but few states seem to be using them

A Florida man holds a python in Everglades National Park.
Wildlife Management

Florida Desperately Wants to Eradicate Its Pythons. So Why Was This Man Fined for Removing One?

“Instead of a ‘thank you,’ the moment the ranger arrived, he slapped me with a $180 fine“