Prolonged drought across much of the U.S. is the new normal. It's on track to get worse. Here's what federal scientists want wildlife managers, ranchers, farmers, and gardeners to know about it
Turkey hunting used to look a lot different
When you’re fishing for “whatever is biting,” tie on this tiny finesse presentation
Large rivers can be intimidating to pick apart with a fly rod, but not if you understand the rules of engagement
In the deepest parts of the lake, nearly half of the lake trout netted by researchers have the perplexing condition
In our 2026 Gun test, we put nearly 20 different pistol caliber carbines through the ringer — not all are created equal
The legendary bowhunter hires an unflappable Kodiak guide as backup while he sneaks into bow range of Alaska's giant coastal brown bears
We talked to biologists in Texas and Wisconsin to get their perspective on the best-sized crappie to keep
Hundreds of searchers covered thousands of miles to help find Kaden Sites, who had been missing since April 15
OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more
My responsibilities at home were growing, and I decided it was now or never if I wanted to hunt kudu. That decision got me in a world of trouble
This finesse fishing tactic has been catching bass for decades. Learn why it works, how to rig it, and when to fish it
OL's former field editor meets up with a crew of old-school Mississippi public-land hunters, and is forced to break out some unorthodox tactics
We all love walleye and flounder, but it’s time to expand your palate
Sometimes you look back and marvel that a certain shot connected — like this one, on a big Stone ram
A squarebill crankbait works wonders when bass flood the banks in the spring
Wildlife officials say they will also have to cut back on things like monitoring surveys and maintenance projects
General Tire’s AS07 is built for truck and SUV owners who tow and travel year-round. From trailering a boat to the ramp to hauling an ATV to the trailhead, it’s designed for dependable traction in changing conditions.
A banner day of salmon fishing turns into a nightmare when massive waves roll across the Pacific, killing fishermen and complicating rescue efforts
No matter what you call it — hogging, grabbing, tickling, hand fishing — noodling catfish is an adrenaline-packed way to target trophy fish