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An angler holds up a giant smallmouth bass.
Bass Fishing

‘I Wasn’t Going to Kill That Bass.’ Tournament Angler Releases New State-Record Smallmouth

New York fisherman Dante Piraino caught a 9-pound smallmouth bass from the St. Lawrence River, but decided against putting it on ice for an official inspection

MANKATO, MN. - OCTOBER 2015: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr and U.S. House Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) party First District Congressman Tim Walz posed for a group photo at the dedication of the newly enlarged O.A. Vee Memorial State Wildlife Management Area near Mankato, Minn., as part of the Governor's Pheasant Opener, Friday, October 10, 2015. (Photo by Glen Stubbe/Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images)
Policy & Legislation

Harris-Walz Campaign Launches Coalition of Hunters and Anglers as It Tries to Appeal to Rural Men

The late-season outreach comes as polls indicate the Democratic candidates are locked in a dead heat with the Trump-Vance ticket in swing states

Rossi R95 Laminate .45/70
Hunting Rifles

Rossi R95 Laminate .45/70 Gov’t: Tested and Reviewed

This Brazilian import gives American-made lever guns a run for their money

A red squirrel in a tree in New Mexico.
Squirrel Hunting

State Officials Cancel Squirrel Hunting Event Amid Outrage from Anti-Hunters

A spokesperson said the event, which was meant to recruit new and youth hunters, was misunderstood by some New Mexicans, one of whom said she had "fond memories" of feeding squirrels as a child

The best fly rods for trout tested by the author
Fishing Rods

The Best Trout Fly Rods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We put a dozen fly rods through the paces to help you find your next stick

We tested the best mountaineering boots.
Gear

The Best Mountaineering Boots, Summit Tested

Warning: This article will give you summit fever

October lul
Whitetail Deer Hunting

How to Beat the Dreaded October Lull This Deer Season

Just because you’re not seeing bucks doesn’t mean they’ve disappeared. Here’s how to overcome what we wrongly called the October lull

A pronghorn antelope, crawls under a barbed wire fence.
Wildlife Management

‘I Turned My Antelope Hunters Away.’ Wyoming Wildfires Have Been Devastating. They’re Also an Opportunity to Fix Fencing for Wildlife

Local ranchers need new fences. Game like pronghorn and mule deer need safer travel routes. Hunters are helping address both issues

A buck pronghorn is an animal that would benefit from the National Grasslands Act.
Policy & Legislation

The Long-Awaited Grasslands Conservation Act Is Finally Introduced in Congress

The legislation is modeled after the successful North American Wetlands Conservation Act that has increased waterfowl numbers across the continent

A grizzly bear stands on a hillside in Yellowstone National Park.
Animal Attacks

Bowhunter Rescued by Helicopter After He Was Treed by a Grizzly in Montana

State officials say the man shot and injured the sow, which was still nearby when they arrived

DeWalt battery powered chainsaw
Gear

Tools We Trust Are Over 30% Off for Prime Day

Save money on tools OL editors have tested in the field

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

How to Hunt Swamp Bucks

Swamp bucks are tough to hunt, but they're also predictable

Freel and moose taken with 22 ARC
Rifle Ammo

Why Small Cartridges Are So Effective for Big Game

Bigger isn't always better for caliber selection, and shot placement trumps all

Woman sitting on a paddle board in the middle of the Colorado River
Camping Gear

Prime Day Deals That Are Actually Worth the Money

We scoured the latest Prime Day deals to find the outdoor gear bargains that are actually worth your money

Leatherman Wave+ Prime Day Deal
Knives

Leatherman Wave+ Prime Day Deal

We found a great deal on one of our favorite multi tools

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2025
Shooting Gear

The Best Concealed Carry Holsters of 2025

We found the top holster styles and brands for everyday carry

A hunter raises a rifle at a giant deer in a red and yellow illustration
Trophy Deer

My Hunt for the First Nontypical Buck Ever Accepted by Boone and Crockett in Tennessee

A Tennessee deer hunter is momentarily stunned to encounter what looks like a bull elk in one of his favorite hunting spots

Fisherman Rowan Lytle holds up a big yellow carp in the daytime.
Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch Massive Tidal Water Carp in Fall

Want to score the biggest “golden bonefish” of your life? Head to where the salt meets fresh this autumn

A Buck 30 suppressor on a deer hide with three 30/30 cartridges on top.
Guns

How to Buy a Suppressor

Purchasing a can involves some paperwork and patience, but the process is faster and simpler than ever. Here’s what to know

A black bear sow with two cubs in a field.
Animal Attacks

Colorado Man Mauled by a Black Bear Sow with Cubs Inside His Own Home

“It’s certainly lucky we didn’t have a fatality, because it was close”