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A group of hunters with a bighorn ram.
Sheep Hunting

11-Year-Old Kid Becomes Youngest Hunter to Harvest a Bighorn Ram in Wyoming

Rhett Goolsbey made Wyoming hunting history after drawing a once-in-a-lifetime sheep tag

A pile of illegally harvested catfish.
Wildlife Management

Catfish Trafficking Ring Busted in the South Allegedly Smuggled Trophy Cats into Pay Lakes and Across State Lines

Nine suspects have been charged with 180 wildlife violations in three different states

Four gun cases
Hunting Gear

The Best Gun Cases of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Choosing the best gun cases for your firearms boils down to picking the right tool for the right job. We put these six gun cases to the test

The Best Rifle Cases of 2025
Shooting Gear

The Best Rifle Cases of 2025

A quality rifle case is an investment that will pay for itself over time. These are some of the best

A hooked marlin jumps behind a sportfishing boat.
Record Fish

Fly Fisherman Lands Pending World-Record Marlin After 3-Hour Battle

After years of searching, Ian Keinath finally found the fish he was looking for off the Hawaiian coast

continental divide trail
Hiking

Hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Embrace the Brutality

America's longest long trail spans from Canada to Mexico through the backbone of the Intermountain West, and it's a distance hike that's unmatched anywhere else on the planet

A family of grizzly bears feeds on an elk carcass hanging from a tractor.
Elk Hunting

Hunter Criticized for Letting Grizzlies Feed on Elk Carcass Didn’t Do Anything Illegal, Officials Say

Although the hunter caught some flack on social media, Alberta officials say he followed all regulations

How to catch mahi mahi closer to shore.
Saltwater Fishing

How to Catch Mahi Mahi Inshore

Think these fish are only found far offshore? Think again. Here’s everything you need to know to fill the cooler within sight of land

A BLM usage sign in an OHV area.
Public Lands & Waters

The Largest and Least-Funded Public-Land Agency in America Is Finally Getting Backup

For years the BLM has been overworked and underfunded. Now its new charitable partner, the Foundation for America’s Public Lands, hopes to accelerate the BLM’s conservation priorities. Here's how

Virginia trap
Record Fish

‘Godzilla’ Snapping Turtle Is So Huge Virginia Officials Established a New Record Category

"I never saw one that big, and we stayed away from the front end of him"

A phone and the Garmin inReach Messenger Plus sit on a rock.
Camping Gear

The New Garmin inReach Messenger Plus Sends Photos, Voice Memos, and Group Chats

We got a first look at the hot new inReach and tested out its five most interesting features

A bunch of lionfish on a table.
Wildlife Management

‘I Didn’t Even Try,’ Says Florida Diver Who Speared 915 Lionfish to Win Annual Tourney

Baye Beauford won the recreational division of the 2024 Lionfish Challenge, a competition to remove the venomous, invasive fish from Florida reefs

Vargo MegaHex smokeless fire pit in low light with a roaring fire
Camping Gear

Vargo MegaHex Review: A Smokeless Fire Pit That Folds Flat

I tested Vargo's folding smokeless fire pit to see how it compared to the likes of Breeo, Solo Stove, and BioLite.

The author testing the best base layers for hunting.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Base Layers for Hunting of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The best base layers for hunting keep you warm, dry, and in the field longer

whitetail doe
Whitetail Deer Hunting

How Many Does Should You Shoot This Season?

Harvesting the right number of does depends on the habitat carrying capacity and deer density where you hunt. Here's what to look for

how to call elk
Elk Hunting

How to Call Elk: Advanced Tips and Tactics

With ramped up hunting pressure in much of the West, elk have gotten tougher to call. These tactics will help bring a bull into range

Three European anglers hold up a massive common carp.
Carp Fishing

Polish Fisherman Catches ‘Unimaginable’ World-Record Sized Carp

The huge carp outweighed the current IGFA record by almost 30 pounds, but since it was caught in a private pay lake, it's unclear if the fish is eligible for world-record consideration

A black and blue and white illustration of a hunter getting caught in floodwaters with a plane in the background.
Moose Hunting

Come Wolves and High Water: When a Fly-In Moose Hunt Turns into a Fight for Survival

As floodwaters rise in a backcountry delta, four hunters scramble to save their stuff, their shelter, and their own skins

single pin vs multi pin
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Single Pin vs Multi Pin Bow Sights for Deer Hunting: Here’s What Bowhunters Need to Know 

Here’s what you should consider when choosing a bow sight for deer hunting

Presidion 3-18x50 MR2 rifle scope

One Scope To Rule Them All