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A big mule deer buck dusted in snow.
Conservation

The Biggest Threats to Mule Deer

There's trouble in mule deer country. Here's what we're doing to save the West’s most iconic big-game animal

poisonous yew kills wildlife
Wildlife Management

Poisonous Yew: This Backyard Ornamental Kills Wildlife—and Everything Else

Shakespeare and Julius Caesar knew how poisonous this conifer can be. Wildlife aren't getting the message, and are dying at the hands of suburban landscaping as a result

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Policy & Legislation

Minnesota Has the Most Wolves in the Lower 48 but Does Not Allow Wolf Hunting. Here’s Why

A revised wolf plan opens the door to wolf hunting in the state—if wolves are first delisted at the federal level

mola fish
Freshwater

The Ugly Fish That Haunt Anglers’ Dreams

These are are some of the ugliest (and coolest) fish from around the world

In the War Against CWD, Deer Breeders in Texas Are Being Cast as Both the Enemy and the Answer
Wildlife Management

In the War Against CWD, Deer Breeders in Texas Are Being Cast as Both the Enemy and the Answer

Captive deer facilities are hot spots for the fatal neurological disease. That also makes them an ideal place to try to understand it

The best backpacking chairs sit in the grass.
Camping Gear

The Best Backpacking Chairs, Tested and Reviewed

Kick back after a long day of hiking with one of these top collapsible seats

fish of 10,000 casts
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Fish of 10,000 Casts: Scientists Reveal Why Muskies Are So Hard to Catch

After fishing for muskies in a controlled environment for 35 days straight, researchers at the University of Illinois came up with some interesting answers to an age-old question

winter fishing
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Winter Fishing: 5 Common Mistakes Anglers Make

Catching open-water fish in the cold months isn’t always easy, but you can increase your odds by remembering these tips

The Crazy Levity is an ultralight puffer.
Camping Gear

Crazy Levity Review: Can a Super Ultralight Puffer Actually Keep You Warm?

Find out if the world's lightest puffer jacket can stand up to winter temperatures

mule deer bucks
Mule Deer Hunting

The $725K Mule Deer Tag: Auction Tags Set All-Time Record at Western Hunt Expo

The highest price ever paid for big-game auction tags was shattered—twice—at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo. What does this mean for the rest of us?

Jim Carmichel with rifle and bear.
Hunting Rifles

Jim Carmichel’s Favorite Hunting Rifles

When it comes to picking your favorite firearms, explains our former long-time shooting editor, you don't have to be entirely reasonable

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Coyote Hunting

How Coyote Hunting Dogs Decoy In Predators

Decoy dogging or tolling with dogs is one of the most deadly coyote hunting tactics around. Here's how it works

Maine moose hunt harvest numbers low
Wildlife Management

Maine Reports Worst Moose Hunt Success Rate in Recent History

This iconic hunt began in 1980. Forty-two years later, hunters had the lowest success rate on record. Ticks might be to blame

Adobe stock farmed catfish
Catfish Fishing

Alligator-Catfish Hybrids Are Being Spawned in an Alabama Lab

Using gene-editing technology and just a pinch of alligator DNA, scientists at Auburn have created a sterile, hybrid species of catfish they say is more resistant to infection

deer winch
Deer Hunting Gear

The $60 Deer Winch: Best Way to Load a Deer into a Truck by Yourself

This simple DIY project could save you from a serious back injury

Author wears one of the best hiking jackets in the snow.
Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Jackets of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Layer up to stay warm and dry on your next trek in the outdoors

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Shark Fishing

How to Cook a Great White Shark (And Get in Serious Trouble For It)

A video blogger in China is facing massive fines for cooking and eating one of the most protected fish in the world

Justin Kallusky record rocky mountain goat
Big Game Hunting

What It Took to Tag the World Record Mountain Goat

Justin Kallusky made history last summer with the first 60-inch Rocky Mountain goat in the Boone & Crockett record book. Here's the full story

Two hikers carry the best hydration bladders.
Camping Gear

The Best Hydration Bladders, Tested and Reviewed

A reservoir is a lightweight and easy way to stay hydrated in the outdoors

bristol bay protections EPA decision 1/31/23
Climate & Environment

Alaska’s Bristol Bay Receives Additional Protections from Pebble Mine in EPA Decision

It might not be the nail in Pebble’s coffin, but today’s decision is a huge win for Bristol Bay and Alaska’s wild salmon