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Survival Skills

Watch a ‘Disaster at Sea’ Unfold as a Fishing Boat Sinks Off the Coast of Mexico

“The only reason I had a camera running that morning is because we were about 45 to 50 minutes into fighting a 500-pound blue marlin”

A tick embedded in a dog's skin. Here's how to remove a tick from a dog.
Hunting Dogs

How to Remove a Tick From a Dog

Everything you need to know about correctly removing ticks from your dog, treating the bite, and preventing them in the first place

Kayak Fisherman Catches New Maryland State-Record Snakehead
Record Fish

Kayak Fisherman Catches New Maryland State-Record Snakehead

Damien Cook's snakehead could also qualify as a world record

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Hunting Rifles

Rossi Rio Bravo Gold: Tested and Reviewed

This budget-friendly import is a fun, reliable lever gun

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Trout Fishing

How to Fillet Trout

Enjoy rainbows, browns, and brookies bone-free in a few simple steps

Rapala R12 vs Bubba Lithium: Fillet Knife Shootout
Fishing Gear

Rapala R12 vs Bubba Lithium: Fillet Knife Shootout

We put the two top lithium-battery powered fillet knives head-to-head

Pitching your tent on a rock shelf can help protect from flash floods in the canyons of the southwest.
Camping Gear

Camping Hacks: 51 Tips and Tricks for Your Next Camping Trip

These hacks and tips will make for an even more successful summer outside

The best camping kitchens were tested by the author.
Camping Gear

The Best Camp Kitchens of 2025

Want to prepare and serve memorable meals far from home?These portable, packable food organizers allow outdoor chefs to focus on the food

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Hunting

Survey: Public Approval for Hunting Drops Sharply

A new survey records a recent decline in hunting approval among America’s youth, minorities, and suburbanites

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Fly Fishing

How to Choose a Fly Fishing Line

Headed out for rising trout? Chasing stripers in deep water? Here's a primer on choosing the right fly line

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Carp Fishing

This Is the Largest Carp Ever Caught by a Female Angler in Britain

"It felt like I had a proper workout afterwards and my arms ached for two days"

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Pike and Muskie Fishing

Fishing Guide Lands World-Record Muskie on His Day Off

Derek Balmas' 53.15-inch muskie was recently certified as the new all-tackle length record

A great white shark mouth.
Striped Bass Fishing

Great White Shark Tales from Cape Cod’s Charter Boat Captains

“If they hear a diesel engine running, [great whites] know there’s food around and they key in on it”

DIY Spray Paint Camo: How to Make Your Own Cheap and Easy Camouflage
Hunting Gear

DIY Spray Paint Camo: How to Make Your Own Cheap and Easy Camouflage

A step-by-step guide to creating your own "rattle can" camo

Big Agnes is one of the best tent brands
Camping Gear

Camping Checklist: Don’t Forget These Must-Have Items

A handy guide for remembering everything you need to go camping

Ice Fishing for Panfish: The Best Tips and Tactics
Panfish Fishing

Ice Fishing for Panfish: The Best Tips and Tactics

Save the wintertime barbecue for the amateurs. The new breed of ice fisherman is all about catching a bunch of fish

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Bluegill Fishing

Sunfish vs Bluegill Identification Guide

Bluegills are sunfish, but they're often confused with other panfish species. Here's a handy guide for identifying all the different sunfish

A tent with a footprint is set up outdoors.
Camping Gear

What Is a Tent Footprint (and Do You Need One)?

A footprint or ground sheet provides extra protection for your tent, but is it really necessary?

robert falcon scott and two associates at the south pole
Climate & Environment

Antarctica Will Be Our Last, Most Elusive Wilderness

The Seventh Continent has given rise to some of the most heroic explorers and survival tales of all time. But the Antarctica visitors see today is a carefully supervised illusion

A close-up of a deer tick.
Wilderness Survival

How to Identify Common Types of Ticks

Everyone who goes outside should know how to recognize these nine tick species