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Freshwater

Iowa’s Black Crappie Record in Limbo as Officials Try to Verify the Species

The 4-plus-pound crappie is currently swimming in a Bass Pro Shops aquarium as state officials await DNA test results

Camping Gear

The Best One-Person Tents of 2026

Save weight in the backcountry with these shelters designed for a single person

Smallmouth Bass

‘I Was in Disbelief.’ Fishing Guide Releases Montana’s Pending-Record Smallmouth Bass

The part-time guide says he's been chasing the state-record smallmouth for seven years

Big Game Hunting

Should Idaho Restrict Hi-Tech Hunting Gear? State Officials Want to Know

More than 700 hunters applied to the state's committee that will evaluate technology in big-game hunting. The group will discuss how tech impacts harvest, fair chase, and ethics

Duck Hunting

How to Hunt Ducks

From regs and species ID to gear and tactics, this is your ultimate guide to learning about duck hunting

Elk Hunting

Zumbo in Idaho: Stalking a Giant Bull in the Selway Wilderness

When OL's former hunting editor rides into elk country, he's faced with a decision: Fill his tag quickly, or hunt the huge herd bull that has so far eluded his guide

Big Game Hunting

Last-Chance Billy: While Battling MS, a Diehard Hunter Draws a Once-in-a-Lifetime Mountain Goat Tag

Justin Christensen earned the nickname "Mountain Goat" for his ability to scale the most rugged terrain back in the day. But by the time he finally drew a mountain goat tag in Utah, multiple sclerosis had made it difficult for him to even walk

Animal Attacks

Watch: Rutting Bull Moose Runs Over Deer Hunter on a Scouting Trip

“I was sitting there in the dirt, and I called my wife to tell her I’d just got run over by a moose. She was not thrilled”

Gear

The Best Cordless Drills of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We put the top cordless drills on the market through a battery of tests

Black Bear Hunting

Hunting Black Bears with the 6.5 Creedmoor

When it comes to black bear hunting, a 6.5 Creedmoor is more than enough cartridge to fill your tag quickly and ethically

Camping Gear

The Best Satellite Messengers, Based on Field Testing

We field-tested units from Garmin, Zoleo, ACR, and SPOT to determine which we’d trust in an emergency scenario

Deer Hunting

How Much Should a Deer License Cost?

State game agencies rely on deer hunters to fund conservation. Those deer hunters also deserve affordable tags. Here’s how these two factors influence the price you pay to chase deer every fall

Whitetail Deer Hunting

15 Scent Control Strategies That Actually Work for Deer Hunting

You'll never truly fool a whitetail's nose, but these tactics will help buy you a little extra time

Wildlife Management

Wisconsin Duck Hunter Shoots, Kills One of Five Gray Wolves That Surrounded His Blind

Witnesses reported seeing a pack of wolves approach the teens while they were hunting. Investigating officials have confirmed a wolf was killed

Policy & Legislation

Lawsuit Accuses Pennsylvania Officer of Snooping on Private Property, Seeks to Limit Powers of the Fish and Boat Commission

The case aims to strike down a state law that gives Pennsylvania waterways conservation officers even broader authority than game wardens

Gear

The Best Approach Shoes of 2026, Trail and Crag Tested

These shoes are made for much more than just hiking

Fly Fishing

Diaries from The One Fly, the Strangest Fishing Contest in America

Every September, trout guides and amateurs alike descend on the Snake River to compete in a charity event. It's based around a simple yet formidable question: What if you only had one fly?

Wildlife Management

A Blind Mule Deer Tested Positive for the Plague in Idaho

Pathologists say it's rare for deer to contract the plague and this case is nothing to worry about. There have only been five other confirmed cases in deer in the U.S.

Shooting Gear

Labradar LX Review: Can This Compact Chronograph Dethrone the Garmin Xero C1 Pro?

The LX is a much-improved unit compared to the original Labradar, but faces stiff competition from Garmin's elegant and user-friendly pint-sized chronograph

Fishing Rods

The Best Bass Fishing Rods You Can Buy at Bass Pro Shops

Check out these rods the next time you're at Bass Pro