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JT Thompkins was disqualified from a tournament and it cost him a shot at thousands.
Largemouth Bass

Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie Disqualified for Failing a Polygraph Test

With Rookie of the Year on the line, JT Thompkins failed a truth verification exam and was disqualified from this season's last tournament

Two fishing buddies hold up black crappies.
Crappie Fishing

West Virginia Fishing Buddies Break State Crappie Record Twice in One Morning

If somebody's going to steal your fishing record, it might as well be your pal

Palmetto State Armory PSA Micro Dagger C-1 9mm pistol
Handguns

The PSA Micro Dagger C-1, Tested and Reviewed

This subcompact 9mm Glock clone is reliable, optic-ready, and an incredible value

The author prepares to punch a release aid
Bow Hunting

Punching a Release Aid Is Accurate, But Don’t Do It

We show that ignoring conventional archery advice can yield good results

A 12-year-old holds up a white marlin.
Record Fish

‘It Was the Craziest Fish of My Life,’ Says 12-Year-Old Who Caught a Pending World-Record White Marlin

“The fish never went below 15 feet in the water. It was always jumping, airing out, cruising on the surface. It was just a crazy acrobatic fish”

sleeping bags both unpacked and packed up on a wooden platform
Camping Gear

The Best Ultralight Sleeping Bags, Tested on the Pacific Crest Trail

We tested eight high-fill power options to find the right bag for your next adventure

Colorado High Schoolers Invent a Thermal AI Dashcam to Reduce Collisions with Deer
Wildlife Management

Colorado High Schoolers Invent a Thermal AI Dashcam to Reduce Collisions with Deer

The students created an artificial intelligence model that detects deer on roadways before drivers can by using a Flir thermal imager

A kayak fisherman holds up a nice snakehead.
Freshwater

How to Land and Handle Snakeheads Safely and Easily in a Kayak

Targeting snakeheads in a kayak is the best way to fish for them, but it's also a recipe for disaster. Here's how to ensure these strong, air-breathing predators don't catch you off guard

Courtesy of Retay

The Retay Difference

If you’re looking for a premium shotgun at an affordable price, Retay offers a variety of inertia-driven options.

Two college anglers hold up bass.
Bass Fishing

The Best Bass Fishing in America Is Happening on the College Circuit

Welcome to the proving grounds, where hundreds of students are competing for a shot at fame, fortune, and a chance to go pro

A wolf near the Dalton Highway.
Animal Attacks

Wolf That Attacked and Bit Two People on Alaska Highway Still on the Loose, Troopers Say

Officials speculate that the wolf had been fed in the past, but they're still trying to capture it to see if there could be another explanation behind the attack, such as rabies

A brown bear turns to look at something.
Animal Attacks

Hunter Survives Brown Bear Attack and a Gunshot Wound on Kenai Peninsula

“That’s when I put seven rounds into its chest and head area, anything that I could really hit while the bear was on top of me”

A bowhunter shoots a bull elk.
Elk Hunting

Watch: Utah Officials Reject Elk Hunter’s Claim that a Sheriff’s Deputy Stole His Bull Illegally

Although the bowhunter had already walked back his claims after a video surfaced of the hunt, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources determined through an investigation that the deputy did not commit any crimes when he shot and harvested the elk

Archery gear on wood.
Bow Hunting

Podcast: The Bowhunting Gear That Actually Matters

There's a lot of overrated and underrated archery gear out there. Invest in these key pieces of equipment — and these practice principles — to make every shot count

A man holding a fish on a boat
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Best Crankbaits You Can Get at Bass Pro Shops

These seven lures will keep you catching bass in a variety of conditions

Mallards and pintails
Duck Hunting

Mallard Numbers Are Up This Year, Plus Duck Hunters Might See a 3-Pintail Limit Next Season

Despite long-term effects of drought in the Prairie Pothole region and declines in certain species, surveyors counted more mallards than 2023 and the most ducks since 2015

Teen holds up large tiger trout.
Trout Fishing

Teen’s First Tiger Trout from His Home Lake Is a New Wyoming Record

Jaxon Krall's fish beats out a record that was set just one year prior on the same lake

Cheap and expensive backpacking tents set up side by side.
Camping Gear

Cheap vs Expensive Backpacking Tents

If you’re going to skimp on the big three, should it be your shelter?

Victory RIP TKO hunting arrows
Bow Hunting Gear

Victory RIP TKO Review: The Goldilocks Hunting Arrow

These arrow shafts aren't too heavy or too light

best bird hunting guns
Double Barrel Shotguns

The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of 2025

This roster of shotguns will fit any upland bird hunter's needs and budget