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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

The Marlin 336 Classic
Hunting Rifles

Marlin 336 Classic Review and Field Test

I took an immediate shine to this Marlin, which was Outdoor Life’s rifle of the year in 2023, and which showed us that a .30/30 lever-action can remain relevant after all these decades

Ammunition on a shelf in a California gun shop.
Ammo

California Law Requiring Background Checks for Every Ammo Purchase Reinstated After Just Six Days

In his decision to overturn Prop. 63, a federal judge said these restrictions were unconstitutional and violated a citizen's right to bear arms. Now other judges have (predictably) stayed the ruling, thereby reinstating background checks

Author fishing with the best saltwater fly reels.
Fishing Reels

The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2025

All of our top picks stand up to sand, saltwater, and powerful fish

The best lake trout lures give you a chance at a giant.
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Lake Trout Lures of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

These lake trout baits catch giants shallow and deep

The best trout spinning reels help you fight these hard charging fish and present tiny lures.
Fishing Reels

The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2025

These lightweight reels have the smooth drags you need to fight trophy trout

thermoses on a work bench
Gear

The Best Thermoses to Keep Your Drinks Hot or Cold

These 7 best thermoses will keep your coffee, soup, and even burritos warm on the coldest days

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2025
Fishing Reels

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2025

These reels make a great first baitcaster

coyote rut
Coyote Hunting

Coyote Tactics: How to Hunt the Coyote Rut

Coyote experts share their tips for hunting the rut

Remington Nitro-steel duplex
Handgun Ammo

New Ammo of SHOT Show 2024

We're hunting down new rifle cartridges, handgun ammo, and shotshells. Here's what we've discovered so far

Deejo knife
Knives

Deejo Knife Review: Is This Trendy Pocket Knife Worth the Hype?

Deejo pocket knives offer a wide variety of cool, personalized styles and designs. But, do they offer legitimate performance for a $90 knife? Our expert put one of them to the test

A hunter looks through a red-dot sight on a duck gun.
Shotguns

Red-Dots for Wingshooting? Manufacturers Say We’ll Soon Have Optics on Our Duck Guns

Trends in the tactical and turkey-hunting worlds are converging to bring waterfowl and upland hunters a new breed of shotgun that, manufacturers predict, will become the new normal

Hand carved decoys
Duck Hunting

Photos: The Iconic Hand-Carved Decoys of the Illinois River Valley

A museum exhibit in Peoria is home to one of the most impressive traditional decoy collections in the country. It's also a reminder of our waterfowl hunting history

ozonics
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Does Ozonics Actually Work? Here’s What 5 Independent, Diehard Deer Hunters Say After Field Testing

We gave five experienced deer hunters — with no sponsors or industry affiliations — Ozonics units to field test for an entire season. Here’s what they found

The Accufire OMNIS is a new digital spotting scope that represents the shift toward digital optics.
Opinion

The Next Generation of Digital Smart Optics Promises to Replace Traditional Scopes and Binoculars

In the not-so-distant future your optics will utilize AI, thermal tech, GPS, LiDAR, and much more

A trail camera photo of a buck in Mississippi.
Trophy Deer

Hunter Tags 15-Point Buck with Unusual Double Rows of Tines

The Mississippi buck hadn't shown himself all season, but a good cold front and some rattling antlers finally brought it into range

Two trail runners kneel next to a dog that was attacked by a mountain lion.
Animal Attacks

My Running Buddy and I Charged the Mountain Lion That Was Trying to Kill His Dog

During an early morning run in southern California, two unarmed trail runners summoned the courage to take on a cougar