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A USFWS biologist with a collared goose.
Climate & Environment

Hunting and Fishing Makes Us Better Environmental Stewards, Study Shows

The lead researcher says killing animals under fair-chase conditions connects us to our ecosystem "in a way that makes us understand it, care for it, and look after it"

brooks heel drop
Gear

What Is Heel Drop? Here’s What You Need to Know When Buying Your Next Pair of Hiking or Running Shoes

Find the right lift for your next pair of hiking or running shoes

sable hunting
Big Game Hunting

The Sable Curse: Chasing the ‘Prince of Africa’ in the Karoo

The author had been on 15 African safaris before ever getting a crack at a mature bull sable. Would the sixteenth trip be different?

South Carolina angler with state-record amberjack.
Record Fish

Huge Amberjack That Ate Snapper Off Angler’s Line Breaks South Carolina Record

“I’ve caught amberjacks up to 80 pounds. But this fish was different — much stronger and larger than anything I’ve tangled with before.”

Caribou in Alaska
Policy & Legislation

The Federal Government Is Increasing Hunting Restrictions and Limiting Access on Millions of Acres of Public Land in Alaska with These 4 Measures

Quiet efforts by both the National Park Service and Federal Subsistence Board continue to chip away at hunting access for Alaskans and non-residents hoping to hunt here

A bluetick hound sniffs the base of a tree.
Animal Attacks

Two Hunting Dogs Were Attacked by Wolves in Wisconsin Just Days into Summer Training Season

“The hound had been mostly consumed leaving only the chest, both front legs, and head/neck”  

hunting with the .45-70
Rifle Ammo

.45-70 Cartridge Overview: The Immortal Big Game Round

Though the .45-70 is a relic of the blackpowder era, it has endured and retains a strong foothold among North American hunters

A grizzly bear in a meadow.
Grizzly Bear Hunting

Alberta Brings Back Grizzly Hunting, But Only for ‘Problem’ Bears

Grizzly bear hunting has been banned in the province since 2006. But with human-bear conflicts on the rise in, government officials say the rule change for approved hunters is necessary to protect Albertans

Fried fish tails one a white play.
Freshwater

Why You Should Eat Fried Fish Tails

The next time you fillet your catch, don’t be so quick to toss the fins

White-tailed Buck in the Great Smokey Mountains

The Best Deer Feeder System for Whitetail Management

Tired of deer feeders clogging, dying, missing feed sessions, or running out? Enter the Moultrie Mobile Feed Hub.

The tips of a whitetail buck's full velvet antlers peek above tall grass.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Ultimate Plan for Scouting Deer in Summer

Here's how a veteran whitetail hunter scouts all summer for success during the deer season

A man snaps a young angler's fishing rod in half.
Freshwater

Watch: Irate Homeowner Confronts Boys Fishing Private Pond, Snaps Their $200 Rod

"You're on private property, young man. Get outta here!"

A mountain lion in the trees.
Policy & Legislation

Anti-Hunting Group Gets Enough Signatures to Put a Cougar Hunting Ban on the Colorado Ballot This Fall

If all the signatures check out, another controversial wildlife management decision will be put in front of Colorado voters in November

ugly annealer brass annealing machine
Shooting Gear

The Ugly Annealer Review: A Simple and Adjustable Brass Annealing Machine

For reloaders who are looking for better consistency and longer life from their brass, this annealer is a great tool

mystery bucks
Whitetail Deer Hunting

11 Monster Bucks That Are Shrouded in Mystery

The stories behind these incredible bucks are (mostly) lost to time. Here are the scant details we do know

idaho tiger trout
Trout Fishing

Idaho Angler Lands Record Breaking Tiger Trout

Austin Christensen's giant tiger trout is officially the new Idaho state record

A Humminbird and Garmin fish finder on the deck of a boat.
Fishing Gear

MEGA Live vs LiveScope: What’s the Best Forward Facing Sonar?

At look at two of the top forward-facing sonar systems

.22 LRs vs PCP Air Rifles: What’s Better for Small Game Hunting and Precision Shooting?
Precision Rifles

.22 LRs vs PCP Air Rifles: What’s Better for Small Game Hunting and Precision Shooting?

Have modern high-performance air rifles caught up to the .22 LR? Here's a look at the data

An illustration of a leopard attacking a man while his hat flies off his head.
Big Game Hunting

Roosevelt on Safari: A High-Stakes Leopard Hunt, from the Archives

Sick with a cold and cramped in a makeshift blind, Teddy Roosevelt's grandson returns to east Africa to hunt big cats

An American flag flying above the front range ofColorado
Public Lands & Waters

This Independence Day, Celebrate the Gift of Public Land

Public land is one of the best expressions of personal liberty we have in America