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Catfish Fishing

220-Pound Wels Catfish Tows Angler for a Mile Down the River Ebro

Ditch Ballard fought a massive wels catfish during a freezing night on Spain’s River Ebro

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Wildlife Management

Why Are Wild Turkey Populations Declining?

Turkey hunters across the country say they’re hearing fewer gobbles and seeing fewer birds. What’s going on?

Staccato CS after a training session
Concealed Carry

The Staccato CS: Tested and Reviewed

The Staccato CS may not be the everyman’s concealed-carry gun—but it’s worth every penny

Vortex Defender CCW review
Shooting Gear

Vortex Defender CCW, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the new Vortex Defender CCW red dot to see if it could handle abuse

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18x44 FFP scope on an H-S Precision 7 PRC rifle
Rifle Scopes

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18×44 First Focal Plane Scope, Tested and Reviewed

This scope combines long-range precision rifle functionality in a hunter-friendly format

Fly fishing in Okenfenokee.
Public Lands & Waters

A Mining Proposal in the Okefenokee Threatens America’s Largest Remaining Blackwater Swamp

America's largest blackwater swamp is the site of a proposed mine. Locals say the economic benefits aren't worth the risk to their resources, the fishing, and their way of life

Two competitors get into position for a long-range rifle shot.
Competitive Shooting

Learning from the World’s Greatest Two-Man Sniper Competition Team

My shooting partner and I get spun up by Sean Murphy and Greg Hamilton, the best sniper-comp duo in history

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Bow Hunting Gear

Hunting Bows Keep Getting More Expensive. Are Flagship Bows Worth It?

Do flagship bows really offer that much more performance than budget bows? Here’s what our test data show

A Wisconsin ice fisherman holds onto a fat Minnesota state-record pike.
Ice Fishing

Wisconsin Ice Fisherman Catches a Northern Pike on Mille Lacs to Tie Minnesota State-Record

“Immediately, I knew it was a very large fish because it peeled out drag and there was no stopping it”

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Fishing

The Original Nintendo Game Boy Was Compatible with Sonar for Fishing?

The old-school Game Boy just might have been one of the first personal portable fishing sonar units

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Trophy Deer

Mitch Rompola Buck: The True Backstory on Why the Deer Was Never Entered as a World Record

A score sheet published on social media and coverage on a popular podcast have reignited debates about the mysterious Rompola buck—the world-record whitetail that wasn't

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Elk Hunting

Oregon Bowhunter Arrows New State-Record Cascade Roosevelt Bull

The bull broke the 400-inch mark, and its official score makes it the new No. 1 Cascade Roosevelt bull in the Oregon record book

Archer testing a bow
Bow Hunting Gear

2022 Bow Test

We tested the top bows of 2022

Best internal temp for venison
Wild Game Recipes

What Temperature Should You Cook Venison?

The government says well-done is the only safe way to eat venison. Hunters and chefs say otherwise

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Carp Fishing

Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

Catching “golden bonefish” isn’t complicated if you understand your targets

Banish Backcountry suppressor and muzzle brake
Shooting Gear

Banish Backcountry Suppressor Review

This titanium suppressor from Silencer Central is a smart choice for hunters who want a light and capable can

most expensive fish to eat
Wild Caught Fish Recipes

$50 a Bite? Why One of the Most Expensive Fish to Eat Is Totally Overrated

Would you pay $50 a bite for a freshwater fish that eats nothing but fruit? I would not

A hunter on skis reaches down for a bird that a dog is retrieving for him.
Upland Bird Hunting

These Renegade Hunters Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs

Skis are easily the most efficient way to cover snowy ground on foot in winter. Which begs the question: Why aren’t more bird hunters using them?

social media influencers
Hunting

Do Hunting & Fishing Influencers Actually Get Paid?

There’s a lot of mystery around how (and how much) influencers are monetizing their social media platforms. So we interviewed industry insiders to find out

Duck hunter holds one of the best 20 gauge shotguns.
Shotguns

The Best 20 Gauge Shotguns

These sub gauges hold their own in the field and on the range