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Four biologists with Atlantic sturgeon
Freshwater

Massive 200-Plus-Pound Sturgeon Caught Just Upriver from New York City

Fisheries biologists caught and released the six-foot-long dinosaur during a population study on the Hudson River

A pair of caribou with antlers face off on a tundra hillock.
Climate & Environment

BLM Officially Blocks the Ambler Road, a 211-Mile Industrial Corridor Through Alaska’s Iconic Brooks Range

The decision wasn’t a surprise, but it was met with relief by the hunting and fishing community who were concerned about the project's impact on fish, wildlife, and water quality

A family of loons in Washington State.
Wildlife Management

Officials Offer $6K Reward to Find the Poacher Who Shot a Family of Loons in Washington State

A pair of adult loons and two dead chicks were discovered on a lake in Eastern Washington, where just 11 breeding pairs now remain

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Wilderness Survival

Nightmare on Missinaibi Lake, a Survival Story From the Archives

A sudden twist of nature kills my partner and pits me in a struggle to survive against terrible odds

A Missouri fawn with a tick infestation in its right eye.
Wildlife Management

Can Ticks Kill Fawns? As Ticks Get Worse, More Fawns Could End Up Like This Missouri Deer

Ticks can impair and even kill fawns, particularly in bad tick years. As these parasites expand their range across the U.S., nasty infestations in young deer could become more of a concern

William shatner flips off the camera.
Policy & Legislation

First Nations Group Demands Apology After William Shatner Tells Salmon Farmers to ‘F*ck Off’

Some First Nations members didn't appreciate the actor's overall message, even though it's widely supported by research that shows open-net pen salmon farming is harmful to wild salmon

The Everglades backcountry.
Freshwater

Fishing the Lost World of the Everglades, From the Archives

Below the channel’s placid surface were some of the most vicious creatures I’ve ever encountered. All my life I’d searched for a place like this

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Reels

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We put these reels to the test on the Mississippi River to see how they performed

We tested the best soil test kits.
Hunting Gear

The Best Soil Test Kits, Tested and Reviewed

We tried the top test kits available to land managers and food plotters

A man holding a fish on a boat
Fishing Reels

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2025

Our top picks for budget baitcasters

Angler fishing with the best saltwater fishing rod
Fishing Rods

The Best Saltwater Fishing Rods for 2025

Whether you fish offshore, inshore, or from shore, the best saltwater fishing rods will deliver your bait and land big fish

Georgia landowner confronts kayak fisherman.
Policy & Legislation

Watch: Landowner Tells Kayaker There’s No Fishing Allowed on ‘His’ Side of the River

The footage from the Flint River illuminates a long simmering debate over stream access laws in Georgia

The Best Archery Targets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Archery Targets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Build a home range to improve your archery form with these targets

A polar bear in Canada.
Wildlife Management

Grizzlies and Polar Bears Are Breeding in Canada. This Is Why Hybrids Might Become More Common

A new study found that all known 'grolar' bears come from one wild polar bear sow that mated with two grizzlies

Jack O'Connor spots a giant mule deer in this black and white illustration.
Mule Deer Hunting

O’Connor in Arizona: Lost, Trigger Happy, and Tagged Out

When O’Connor hears rumors of a giant buck living on Slate Mountain, he decides it's time for a hunting trip

Freel with large black bear taken with 6.5 Creedmoor
Opinion

Fudd Lore: 5 of the Worst Myths in Rifle Shooting and Hunting

We're all guilty of Fuddy thinking now and then. These are the most prevalent hunting and shooting rules that too many of us still believe

Two mule deer running away from recreation noise.
Wildlife Management

Watch: Elk and Deer Are More Pressured by Noisy Hikers Than Four-Wheelers, Study Finds

Black bears and elk are the critters most likely to run off when they hear noisy people, while cougars don't change their behavior at all

Black bears getting too close to people in Tennesee.
Animal Attacks

Watch: Black Bears Are Swiping at People and Stealing Food in This Tourist Town

...and no one seems to have a clue about the right way to deal with them

A caribou herd on a hill.
Wildlife Management

Alaska Officials Kill 81 Bears, 14 Wolves to Help Caribou Calves

The predator-control program is in its second year, and officials say it seems to be helping

collage of record bass snapshots
Bass Fishing

The Biggest Bass Ever Caught

Here’s a look back in time at the some of the biggest bass ever landed