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Wildlife Management

Poached Bucks Up for Auction in Utah, Along with Hundreds More Skulls and Hides

Most of the items up for auction were forfeited by poachers, while others came from animals killed by vehicles and other causes

Sheep Hunting

I Arrowed the World-Record Bighorn with a $25 Sheep Tag

As I planned my DIY hunt, I was well aware that a lot of hard work would have to mesh perfectly with more than a little good luck

Camping Gear

Instant vs Camping Tents: Are Pop-Up Tents Worth It?

Pop-up tents are becoming increasingly popular. But are they better than traditional camping tents?

Gear

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale: Up to 40% Off Headlamps & Flashlights

GearLight has the best bang-for-your-buck lights built for the outdoors

Wilderness Survival

Alaska Bush Pilot Community Rallies to Find, Rescue Family Whose Plane Crash-Landed on Frozen Lake

The pilot and his two girls spent 12 hours out on the wing of the half-sunken plane as they waited through the night for help

Cougar Hunting

As Cougar Sightings Continue in Oklahoma, Lawmakers Are Moving to Set a Hunting Season

A bill that would establish a lottery system for a future hunt easily passed Oklahoma’s Senate and is now heading to the House

Turkey Hunting

During the Wild West of Turkey Hunting, My Buddy and I Stalked Birds with Rifles

Two buddies set out into the wilderness of New Mexico to hunt mountain gobblers, back when rifles were standard and calling was an unknown art

Catfish Fishing

2nd Grader Catches Catfish That’s ‘Bigger Than Anything My Mom or Dad Ever Caught’

Eight-year-old Reese Perez had to sit down to land the Missouri catfish during spring break with his family

Gear

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Find the best tights for hiking

Wildlife Management

Watch Police Use a Drone to Rescue a Doe and Two Fawns from an Icy Lake

The three whitetails had fallen through the ice and likely would have drowned in deeper water if not for the drone pushing them in the right direction

Turkey Hunting

I Have to Come Clean About My Turkey Hunt

Me and my hunting buddies weren't exactly turkey killers. So when we all got together one spring, things didn't quite go to plan

Gear

The Best Backcountry Skis of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Skip the lift lines and tourists: You can go skiing in the backcountry with these powder-ready sticks

Wildlife Management

This Former Game Warden Could Be the New USFWS Director. Here’s His Record on CWD, Wolves, and Grizzlies

As Brian Nesvik sits for confirmation as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, expect to hear lots about Wyoming’s record on chronic wasting disease, predator management, and public lands

Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch American Shad from Shore

The secret to success in this game isn’t knowing what to cast, but where to stand

Wildlife Management

Alaska Officials Push to Continue Culling Grizzly Bears to Save Caribou

Alaska wildlife officials have been culling wolves for a decade to help caribou numbers. After a judge halted the program as "unconstitutional" just ahead of calving season, Alaska Fish and Game says it must move forward

Hunting Gear

Cabela’s Turkey Hunting Deals: Guns, Ammo, Chokes, Vests, and Boots

Stock up on new gear for going after gobblers

Hunting Rifles

What Really Matters When Picking a Hunting Rifle or Cartridge

It’s easy to obsess over details and potential “what if” situations, but don’t forget what really matters when selecting a hunting rifle

Largemouth Bass

Texas Crappie Angler Hooks Same Giant Bass from the Same Dock 2 Years Apart

"I felt this steady pressure, almost like when you get snagged. Then she started taking line"

Public Lands & Waters

New Executive Order Aims to Make Mining the Primary Use of Public Lands at ‘As Many Sites As Possible’

The latest order would also subsidize mining companies while reducing public input to reopen past projects — including a mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Animal Attacks

Incredible Trail Cam Pics Show a Golden Eagle Dive-Bombing and Killing a Wild Turkey

The trail camera was set on a hunting property in Georgia near the Okefenokee Swamp