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A rat lure
Largemouth Bass

Throw Big Rat Baits to Catch Bigger Bass

The savage eats that these baits produce put a frog bite to shame

Dan Infalt buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Is Public Land Deer Hunting Ruined Forever? Dan Infalt, the Big Buck Serial Killer, Weighs In

Dan Infalt, the veteran whitetail hunter and Hunting Beast, has some advice for anyone complaining about pressure on public lands

We tested the best fish scales.
Fishing Gear

The Best Fish Scales of 2025

How to choose the best fish scale—digital scale, mechanical scale, or pocket scale—to accurately weigh your catch.

A wolf runs through a field in Colorado.
Wildlife Management

Colorado Green-Lights Lethal Management of Gray Wolves, Under Certain Conditions

Ranchers in Colorado have long sought a lethal management option for wolves that repeatedly kill livestock. They will have that option starting in August, with some strings attached

A colorado bull elk stands in a meadow.
Elk Hunting

Colorado Eliminates Over-the-Counter Archery Elk Tags for Nonresidents

After complaints of overcrowding and more nonresidents bowhunting elk than residents, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission overwhelmingly voted to restrict out-of-state elk tags

carp fishing
Carp Fishing

How to Catch Carp: Tips and Tactics for Beginners

These undervalued bottom feeders are more challenging (and fun) to hook than you might think. Here's how to do it

Old compound bow versus new bows.
Bow Hunting Gear

Are New Compound Bows Really Better? We Tested a 5-Year-Old Mathews Against New Flagships to Find out

We shot the 2017 Mathews Halon 32 against this year’s top new bows. Here’s how it performed

We tested the best wireless meat thermometers.
Gear

The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Never overcook a venison roast again with these thermometers

A gray wolf stands in a forest.
Conservation

Hunter Who Mistakenly Killed a Wolf Hundreds of Miles from Its Home Range Won’t Be Charged

The hunter was on a guided coyote hunt in the state's Lower Peninsula, where wolves haven't been present for around 100 years

angler with a bluegill
Bluegill Fishing

How to Catch Bluegills: 11 Tips for Landing Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics

.300 win. mag vs .308
Rifle Ammo

300 Win Mag vs 308 Win: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy

These two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Here's how they compare

mule deer hunting south dakota
Mule Deer Hunting

Decoying Prairie Bucks with Dad

When the South Dakota prairie turned into a frozen tundra, our DIY mule deer hunt became one hell of an adventure

Black bass
Bass Fishing

7 New Bass Species Just Became Eligible for World Records, Including Florida and Alabama Bass

Plus, any new world-record, all tackle submissions for largemouth bass will require genetic testing to qualify for the record books

Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP
Concealed Carry

Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Tested and Reviewed

The latest addition to Springfield's Hellcat lineup is one of the flattest shooting yet

The Q Fix is one of the best .300 Blackout rifles.
Hunting Rifles

The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025

These short, handy hunting rifles are effective with the right ammunition

A grizzly sow and yearling male.
Animal Attacks

Idaho Man Kills Grizzly Bear in His Yard as It Charges His Girlfriend

After an investigation, state officials determined that he legally shot the yearling griz in self defense

mountain lion
Wildlife Management

Anti-Hunting Groups Are Running a Paid Signature Campaign to Ban Cougar Hunting in Colorado. Conservation Orgs Launch “Decline to Sign” Effort

As deadline for ballot qualifications looms, Colorado hunting and wildlife conservation groups urge voters to not sign petitions that could outlaw mountain lion hunting

A mountain lion on a rock.
Wildlife Management

A Mountain Lion Was Shot in Alaska for the First Time in 35 Years

Cougars aren't native to Alaska, and there have only been two other confirmed instances of lions being killed in the state

Three men with a hog they caught during a contest.
Hunting

6 Louisiana Men Arrested for Allegedly Cheating in Two Hog Hunting Contests

Officials say the "Piney Woods Pimps" transported live hogs from Texas across state lines to the two local hunting contests, which they ended up winning

Dick Grzywinski, sitting in boat, holds up a large walleye
Walleye Fishing

Walleye Fishing Tips from the Experts

We dug through the OL archives to bring you the best walleye fishing tips and tactics