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Michel Beaulieu poses with a shed bighorn sheep horn.
Wildlife Management

A Hunting T.V. Show Host Who Says He Didn’t Know the Regs Just Got Fined $31K for Poaching Violations

Alpine Carnivore host Michel Beaulieu is facing penalties in two provinces related to violations on bear, moose, and bighorn hunts

trophy whitetail heads
Deer Hunting

The Case Against Scoring Big-Game Animals

Many hunters dream of shooting a buck so big that it makes headlines. So why would a hunter who kills the trophy of a lifetime decline to have it measured and entered in the record books?

A flock of Marco Polo sheep rest on a hillside.
Conservation

Montana Man Charged for Illegally Cloning and Breeding Marco Polo Sheep from Central Asia

Arthur “Jack” Schubarth faces felony charges for Lacey Act violations after selling illegally hybridized offspring and "straws full of semen" from a cloned Marco Polo sheep

sharpening a chainsaw
Gear

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

Here's the fastest and easiest way to sharpen a chainsaw

Testing the best folding saws by cutting wood of different diameters.
Camping Gear

The Best Folding Saws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These packable and pocketable saws are handy tools at home or in the field

We tested the best camping towels.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Towels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Stay comfortable and dry with these packable, quick drying towels

We tested the Spandau Arms S2.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Spandau Arms S2 Review: Field Testing a $500 Semi-Auto Duck Gun

The Spandau Arms S2 is a capable semi-auto that comes in under budget

Side-by-side shotguns
Double Barrel Shotguns

The Evolution of Side-by-Side Shotguns in America

The side-by-side is seeing a bit of a comeback among American upland bird hunters. Here's why

black bear
Animal Attacks

Houndsman Killed a 400-Pound Bear with a Knife to Save His Dog and Hunting Buddy

When a hunting crew forgets the backup gun and extra ammo, one houndsman uses a knife to save his dog and his buddy from a massive wounded bear

A Ute Tribal Fish and Wildlife sign against a blue sky.
Policy & Legislation

‘Disrespectful Violations’ Prompt Ute Tribe to Close 4 Million Acres to Nontribal Hunters, Anglers, Campers

In the aftermath of repeated bad behavior and one officer-involved shooting, the Utes became the second tribe in the West to recently close lands to nontribal members

A portrait of archer Liko Arreola shooting her bow at home on Maui.
Survival

Even for Archery Prodigy Liko Arreola, the Journey to Becoming a Champion Is Full of Highs and Lows

Meet the teenage archer who is beating pros and winning archery’s biggest tournaments

A buck lies half-submerged in half-frozen water.
Mule Deer Hunting

Question of Ethics: The Buck I Was Snow Tracking Suddenly Broke Through the Ice. Should I Shoot Him?

When a buck falls through a frozen pond and becomes stuck, the author must make a decision about hunting ethics and fair chase

Testing the best heated gloves in the field
Hunting Gear

The Best Heated Gloves of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These battery-powered gloves could replace bulky hand warmers forever

A collage of five emergency blankets
Survival Gear

The Best Emergency Blankets of 2025, According to a Survival Instructor

A survival expert tests emergency blankets in real-world conditions and reveals his top choices

Testing Orvis Helios in Honduras
Fishing Rods

Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market?

I tested the new rod from Orvis and interviewed their product designer to find out how they made it so accurate

Kansanans culling jackrabbits during a Dust Bowl rabbit drive.
Rabbit Hunting

The Dust Bowl Jackrabbit Drives Were the Darkest Days of Small-Game Hunting in America

When biblical jackrabbit plagues swarmed the drought-ravaged High Plains in the early 20th century, farmers rallied with clubs and baseball bats

A white crappie caught in Kansas.
Crappie Fishing

Kansas Angler Catches New State-Record Crappie

The 4.07-pound fish breaks a record that stood for nearly 60 years

A mountain lion jumps over a man standing below.
Wildlife Management

Watch: A Biologist Darts a Mountain Lion. It Nearly Attacks Him

The intense footage from Arizona shows how lion hunters and wildlife biologists often work together to catch and collar mountain lions

A black bear sits in a green field.
Policy & Legislation

Florida Rep Cites ‘Crack Bears’ in Effort to Legalize Killing Black Bears in Self Defense

Off-base references aside, the bill would allow Floridians to kill bears in self defense — something that's already legal in other states

inline spinners
Fishing

Inline Spinners: How to Pick the Best Spinner for the Conditions

Here's how to make sure you're picking the perfect spinner