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A bass pro fishes from his bass boat.
Opinion

Elite Series Angler Riles the Industry by Sharing ‘the Truth’ About Professional Bass Fishing

Many professional bass anglers aren’t making a living. Here’s why that could be a problem for the future of the sport

A search and rescue training operation
Wilderness Survival

Hikers and Backpackers in the American West Hit Their Garmin InReach SOS Button Most Often

The largest growing segment of SOS users, however, is motorists

Magazine spread
Wilderness Survival

An Ontario Moose Hunt Turns Into a 10-Day Survival Ordeal, From the Archives

Hopelessly lost, a moose hunter and his guide spent more than a week wandering in the Canadian wilderness

Hiking is the most accessible way to get out the door and into nature.
Gear

The Best Men’s Hiking Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

On or off trail, the best men’s hiking shoes have the grip and comfort to take you to your destination

Poached deer antlers rest on the hood of a police vehicle.
Wildlife Management

Tennessee Man Who Poached 20 Deer from the Road, Threatened to Kill a Landowner Gets Lifetime Hunting Ban

The 22-year-old also forfeited firearms, owes thousands in restitution, and will serve jailtime

We tested the best men's waterproof boots.
Fishing Gear

The Best Men’s Waterproof Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Find the best weather resistant boots for hiking, fishing, hunting, and more

A deer disease like arterial worm makes this deer have puffy cheeks.
Wildlife Management

9 Deer Diseases Every Hunter Should Know

When it comes to staying healthy, deer don’t have it easy. Here are some of the most common diseases wild deer can develop. (Graphic image warning)

A group of anglers with an all-white (leucistic) sailfish.
Saltwater Fishing

Anglers Catch All-White ‘Billfish Unicorn’ Off the Coast of Guatemala

Even in the sailfish capital of the world, a leucistic sailfish is an incredibly rare catch

Fischer hoists bass
Bass Fishing

Breaking Bass: Kristine Fischer’s Rise to Kayak-Fishing Fame

She risked it all just to make it as a pro kayak tournament angler. Now Kristine Fischer just might be the rising star the sport needs

Angler releases giant king salmon in Argentina.
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Watch: ‘Absolute Beast’ of a King Salmon Proves Why the Next World Record Will Come from Argentina

A one-of-a-kind fishery in a remote corner of Patagonia is slowly gaining more attention from record-seeking salmon anglers around the world

We tested two of the best climbing tree stands head to head.
Gear

The Best Climbing Tree Stands

Get mobile and fine-tune your stand location with one of these climbers

Two dogs wear the best dog harnesses for hiking.
Camping Gear

The Best Dog Harnesses for Hiking of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested harnesses to see which is the easiest on you, and your dog

A lot goes into the best hiking boot brands.
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Boot Brands

We chatted with the designers, product managers, and third-generation owners behind Zamberlan, Vasque, Merrell, and Asolo to find out what makes a hiking boot great

A man wearing a best backpack walking through a field with mountains in the background
Camping Gear

The Best Backpacks of 2025

From day hikes to fishing trips to multi-night treks, find the best backpack for your next adventure

A teenager kneels with a fat tiger trout held in his hands, an dholds the fish by his tailgate.
Trout Fishing

West Virginia Teen Lands New State-Record Tiger Trout That Barely Fit in the Net

“It hit, I felt some weight, but it dropped the lure”

Florida: Home of Bass Legends

Florida: Home of Bass Legends

The TrophyCatch program is an incredible tool for understanding and protecting Florida's incredible bass fishery

Biologists investigate a dead shark found on a Florida beach.
Shark Fishing

Did Anglers Accidentally Kill the 15-Foot-Long Great White Shark That Washed Up in Florida?

The shark weighed an estimated 1,500 pounds and had a fishing hook stuck in its mouth

Screenshots of a hawk being attacked by muscovy ducks and a guy rescuing them
Wildlife Management

Watch: “The Hawk’s Gotta Die,” Man Tells Buddy Who Breaks Up Bird Fight

“Travis is screwing up nature”

A giant white sturgeon lays on a dock.
Wildlife Management

Oregon Man Does Jail Time for Poaching 7-Foot White Sturgeon, Estimated to Be 80 Years Old

Julio Duran spent 20 days in jail and must pay $5,000 in restitution following a sturgeon poaching bust in 2022. Two other poachers were also involved

augmented reality glasses
Bass Fishing

A Bassmaster Pro Is Using Augmented Reality Glasses for LiveScoping

Ed Loughran figured out how to sync his forward-facing sonar with augmented reality glasses and plans to fish with them in a tournament later this year