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Joe Cermele with a fat striped bass standing on a boat.
Saltwater Fishing

The 7 Best Saltwater Lures for Catching Everything

These are the seven must-have baits for any saltwater angler

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes
Camping Gear

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

The ultimate guide for finding the right pair of minimalist shoes to start your barefoot journey

A grizzly bear sow in Yellowstone National Park.
Animal Attacks

Yellowstone Hikers Evacuated by Helicopter After Bear Attack in the Front Country

Another hiker who arrived on scene shortly after the attack helped stabilize the victims and coordinate their rescue

The Best Camp Axes
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Axes: Custom to Budget Options for Every Camp Task

We put the top camp axes and hatchets to the test

An angler fishing for muskie.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

A Tribe in Wisconsin Wants to Restrict Non-Members from Fishing for Walleye and Muskie. They Also Aim to Ban Trolling and Forward-Facing Sonar

A federal judge has blocked restrictions for now, but a court battle looms

brown bear hunt
Bear Hunting

Stalking This Massive Costal Brown Bear Was the Greatest Experience of My Hunting Career

"It was the first time I’d ever walked up to an animal and thought, 'If I never pull the trigger again, so be it'”

A man holding a walleye on a boat
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Walleye Lures: Proven Baits That Catch Keepers and Trophy Walters

Fishing guide and pro angler, Ross Robertson, shares his picks for the best walleye lures

soft plastic lures
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Expert Tips for Making Your Own Soft-Plastic Fishing Baits

Making lizards, worms, and crawfish at home is fun and easy if you avoid these three critical mistakes

fish of 10,000 casts
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Researchers Reveal Why Muskies Are So Hard to Catch

After fishing for muskies in a controlled environment for 35 days straight, researchers at the University of Illinois came up with some interesting answers to an age-old question

Bowtech Carbon One on Sale
Bow Hunting Gear

This Insane Deal Saves You $800 On Bowtech’s Flagship Carbon Compound Bows

The Bowtech Carbon One and Carbon One X are on sale for nearly half off right now

A National Park Service ranger looks through a spotting scope.
Public Lands & Waters

As National Parks Face Budget Cuts, Projects in D.C. Are Getting a Boost in Funding

“It’s more about vanity than protecting park resources,” says one park policy expert based in Washington D.C.

an old color photo of Jack O'Connor sits on horseback
Sheep Hunting

Jack O’Connor’s Last Sheep Hunt

I once wrote that sheep were a young man's game. So, naturally, I had to go hunting for a ram at the age of 69

An Idaho angler with a state-record burbot.
Freshwater

Idaho Angler Just Broke the State Record for This ‘Underappreciated’ Fish

Caleb Wilson caught and released a nearly 27-inch burbot, a species that he says is often overlooked by anglers

Best fishing rain gear
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Rain Gear of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Every angler needs quality rain gear and these are our top picks

An Ohio fisherman with a record crappie.
Crappie Fishing

Ohio Bank Fisherman Catches a State-Record Crappie on His Way to Work

Jesse Miller was fishing from shore on the Great Miami River when he caught a hybrid crappie that weighed more than 4 pounds

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Catching Catfish, According to a Fanatic
Catfish Fishing

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Catching Catfish, According to a Fanatic

Catfish are fun to catch and taste great. What more could a fisherman ask for?

An old photo of a fisherman holding up a big bass.
Largemouth Bass

Old-School Secrets for Catching Giant Bass at Night

The best time to catch your personal best bass might just be at night. Here's how we used to do it

Hammerhead Flatworm
Wildlife Management

‘Don’t Lick the Worms.’ Hammerhead Flatworms Are Invasive and Toxic — They Might Be In Your Backyard

As long as you don’t lick a hammerhead flatworm, you’ll probably be fine

An illustration of a man taking cover behind a log
Survival

“Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk?” There Was a Time When Hunting Was Much More Dangerous

OL's former shooting editor describes some unbelievable hunting accidents and near-tragedies, what went wrong, and how to avoid them

The author targets small water for big bass.
Bass Fishing

How to Find Secret Bass Fishing Spots in Small Rivers and Creeks

If you’re sick of trying to catch pressured bass, look for skinny water