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A tournament bass angler holds up a fish; a man sits for a photo.
Bass Fishing

Pro Bass Fisherman Indicted on Manslaughter Charges as Officials Release Deadly Boat Crash Footage

Three fishermen were killed and two were injured in Alabama when a tournament bass boat crashed into a striped bass charter this spring. Officials have just announced charges for the boat operator and released footage of the incident

A helicopter flies over B.C. Conservation Officer Service vehicles after a bear attack near Fort Steele.
Animal Attacks

An Elk Hunter Just Sustained ‘Serious’ Injuries in a Grizzly Attack. Officials Have a Theory About What Attracted the Bear

The hunter was able to get off one shot during the encounter

Trail camera hack
Deer Hunting Gear

Trail Camera Thieves Hate This Trick

They can't steal what they can't see

A scratched up Winchester 94 and some loose rounds lay against some old wooden boards.
Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor on America’s Number One Sporting Rifle — the Winchester 94 in .30-30

To the great bulk of America's hunters, the terms "deer rifle" and ".30/30" are practically synonymous

elk crowds
Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting With the Crowds: Expert Tips for Punching a Tag During the General Elk Season

Most people take their chances and hunt during the general season. If you want to have consistent success while competing with the rest of the orange army, follow these tips

The best walkie talkies were tested in a variety of conditions
Hunting Gear

Testing Walkie Talkies for Hiking, Hunting, and Off-Grid Communication

Texts and phone calls won't work in our favorite places to hunt, fish, and enjoy the outdoors, but these will

rooster
Pheasant Hunting

Old-School Tips on How to Hunt Pheasants Alone 

During my many years of chasing roosters, I’ve always taken more birds while hunting alone. Here’s how you can too

grizzly bears alaska
Animal Attacks

Do Bears Hold Grudges? The Legendary Tale of a Wounded Alaskan Grizzly

Al Thompson, an experienced Alaskan Game warden who was once mauled by a wounded grizzly, shares his thoughts on bear behavior

The best budget hunting knives
Knives

My 5 Favorite Hunting Knives Under $100

These budget-friendly hunting knives will field dress and quarter with the best of them

A pronghorn antelope out on the plains.
Antelope Hunting

Colorado Has Already Suspended Two Hunts Due to the Government Shutdown. More Could Be on the Horizon

"The shutdown could end tomorrow or a month from now — there's no way of knowing. But what we do want everyone to know is that we're going to do right by the people we've sold hunting licenses to"

A screenshot of AI YouTube hunting personality
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Meet Kayla, the Sexy AI-Generated Huntress Telling You How to Hunt Deer

AI generated video has come for hunting media, and I don’t think we’re ready for it

A photo of police rescuing a man stuck in mud in Maine.
Wilderness Survival

Watch: Police Rescue Duck Hunter Who Got Stuck in a Quicksand-Like ‘Honey Pot’

“He was unable to move, and the more he struggled, the deeper he became"

moultrie trail cameras
Deer Hunting Gear

This Is the Craziest Deal on Cellular Trail Cameras Right Now

This deal on two Moultrie cams is about as good as it gets

Caribou on tundra with a map of the ambler road behind them.
Big Game Hunting

The Ambler Road Project Would Jeopardize One of the Last Great Wilderness Hunts in America

A proposed 211-mile private industrial corridor across unspoiled tundra risks an iconic caribou herd, the lifestyles and livelihoods of Alaskans who depend on it, and the hopes of hunters who dream of seeing it some day

A black bear in Shenandoah National Park.
Animal Attacks

Man Found Dead in Arkansas Campground Was Likely Killed by a Bear. This Would Be the Second Fatal Attack There in a Month

“We know without a doubt that a bear was in camp with our victim and the injuries absolutely are consistent with a bear attack”

An illustration of pronghorn antelope running
Antelope Hunting

A Sneeze Turned into the Best Pronghorn Tactic I Ever Tried

My guide says I made an impossible shot, but I believe curiosity killed this antelope

ruger m77 guide gun
Hunting Rifles

The Best Ruger Guide Gun Is the .30/06

People think of big magnums when talking about the Ruger M77 Guide Gun, but the best option for almost everyone will be the .30/06

A young hunter with a huge Indiana buck tagged on opening day.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

My 8-Year-Old ‘Kept His Cool’ When This 180-Class Buck Bedded in Front of Us

Blake Garrett may have been panicking during Indiana's youth hunt, but his son stayed calm and collected while they waited out the buck

A college angler holds up his plaque after winning the Bassmaster College Bracket.
Bass Fishing

The Top College Angler of 2025 Just Donated Every Cent of His Cash Winnings to This Good Cause

“I couldn’t imagine how hard it would be, so I just wanted this money to go back into the community and just help everybody"

A hunter with a flintlock rifle in Kansas
Antelope Hunting

I Took a Pronghorn with My Flintlock After the Longest Stalk of My Life

This Kansas hunter endured cacti, sandspurs, and one pissed-off rattler as he did his best to follow up on a pronghorn he grazed with his blackpowder rifle