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An angler holds up a smallmouth bass in a parking lot.
Smallmouth Bass

Huge Smallmouth Bass Caught in Indiana Should Break 32-Year-Old State Record

If the reported weight of 8.23 pounds stands up to scrutiny, Rex Remington's bronzeback will break the long-standing record by nearly a pound

We tested the best camping pillows.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Pillows of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Improve your sleep on your next out of doors adventure with a best-in-class camping pillow

trout fishing
Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing Tips: How to Catch Trout

Just getting started in trout fishing? These tips and tricks will help you get on fish faster

We found the best hiking boots for plantar fasciitis.
Gear

The Best Hiking Boots for Plantar Fasciitis, Expert Recommendations

Start gearing up for summer adventure with the right supportive footwear 

Sandbar sharks fight over a hooked red snapper.
Saltwater Fishing

Watch: Snapper Fishermen Work Up a Shark Feeding Frenzy off Florida Coast

The captain almost needed a new trolling motor after this trip

We tested the best Traeger grills.
Gear

The Best Traeger Grills of 2025

We grilled, smoked, and seared our hearts out in this test of Traeger’s pellet smokers

McNally tested the best crampons on a variety of conditions, including steep and icy terrain.
Adventure

The Best Crampons of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These traction devices will keep you secure on steep ice while hiking or climbing

The Best Camping Grills of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Grills of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested everything from cast iron griddles to folding titanium grills to find the right one for your next long weekend

The Decked truck tool box installed on a pickup
Trucks

The Best Truck Tool Boxes of 2025

Add locking storage to your truck bed to get the most out of your pickup

A sow black bear and three cubs sit near a tree.
Animal Attacks

Black Bear Attacks Pennsylvania Woman in Her Own Backyard

The woman saved her dog, but she was injured in the process and is now recovering in the hospital

old magazine illustration of hunter directing hounds in desert environment
Grizzly Bear Hunting

Ben Lilly and the Desert Grizzly, From the Archives

The famous mountain man and his pack of hounds stalk a bear in Old Mexico

A woman in a jacket holding a giany musky on the water
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Musky Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Lures for spring, summer, fall, and winter musky hunting

A miniature whitetail deer stands in a backyard.
Wildlife Management

Man Photographs Mutant Miniature Deer in His Backyard

"To me, the deer looks like it crossbred with another species, like a donkey or a cow"

A wildfire in Texas is killing quail.
Climate & Environment

The Biggest Fire in Texas History Will Help Quail Someday. Right Now It’s Killing Them

With bird numbers already flagging, the last thing the Texas Panhandle needed was a record-breaking wildfire. But experts say it could boost quail habitat in the long run

where to shoot a turkey
Turkey Hunting

Where to Shoot a Turkey: A Guide to No More Misses

Are you aiming for the right spot on a spring gobbler?

Rue Mapp scouts for ducks
Duck Hunting

Rue Mapp Is Learning to Hunt, But She’s Got a Bigger Mission

Rue Mapp’s calling is to get more Black people involved in the outdoors. Along the way, she's rediscovered hunting

onx
Wildlife Management

The onX Effect: Digital Mapping Apps Have Changed the Way We Hunt. Now What Will They Do With All Our Data?

The app onX now has millions of users inputting a mountain of waypoints and data. Can the company turn around and sell that data?

A fisherman wearing 3D goggles holds up a bass.
Bass Fishing

Watch: YouTuber Syncs Apple Vision Pro with LiveScope

A popular YouTuber has figured out how to pair augmented reality glasses with forward-facing sonar and you can see the results in this video

Two dead sawfish found dead in Florida.
Saltwater Fishing

Endangered Sawfish Are Dying in the Florida Keys and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why

Experts have been investigating an outbreak of sick and dying fish with "the spins" since January. They still don't know what's causing it

Two men paddle a canoe across Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge.
Climate & Environment

Feds Say Mining Company Can’t Divert 1.4 Million Gallons Water per Day from Georgia Wildlife Refuge

The controversial mine, proposed for an area adjacent to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, has been battle ground for state and federal regulators since plans emerged in 2019