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Wildlife Management

Snake Hunters Head to Florida for the Wildest, Most Viral Competition in the Country

Former “Python Challenge” winner Taylor Stanberry says the timing of this year’s challenge should lead to lots of invasive snakes in the bag

Hunting Gear

Handmade Gear Is Making a Comeback. These 3 Makers Explain Why

There’s a growing demand for these gorgeous, hand-crafted knives, bows, and leather products

Trout Fishing

A Heart Attack Changed How He Fished. Then He Caught a Record-Shattering Brown Trout

“When we finally found a scale at Arcadia Marina, it seemed like the whole town had turned out”

Bass Fishing

You Don’t Need a Boat. Here’s How to Catch Fish from Shore

Handguns

8 Classic Guns That Are Still Made in America

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it’s also worth celebrating the rifles, shotguns, and handguns that are still being manufactured in the USA

Conservation

Teddy Roosevelt Protected 230 Million Acres. His New Presidential Library Honors His Conservation Legacy

President Trump dedicated the North Dakota facility Wednesday, though with scant mention of TR’s conservation legacy

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Catch Big Pike All Summer Using These Old-School Trolling Tactics

When hot weather and boat traffic scare off most pike fishermen, the author uses these tricks to catch more northerns than ever

Handguns

The Greatest Guns in American History (That You’ve Mostly Never Heard Of)

These aren't the usual suspects you'll find on a top-10 list

Fishing Gear

25 Fourth of July Fishing Deals

Save on baits, rods, reels, combos, fishing gear, and fish finders

Optics

The 21 Best Palmetto State Armory Fourth of July Optics Deals

Save on red dots, rifle scopes, LPVOs, and thermal scopes with these PSA deals

Public Lands & Waters

After Years of Fighting the Law, Colorado’s Stream-Access Renegade Says It’s Time for the Public to ‘Just Go Fishing’

In a state where wealthy landowners can legally own the streams, Roger Hill has spent his retirement trying to restore public access to major rivers

Bass Fishing

How to Catch Big Bass in Muddy Water with the Right Lure

Changing water clarity should change how you think about lure color

Adventure

The Last Years and Enduring Legacy of Jack O’Connor

"He wasn’t just a sometime shooter who could turn a clever phrase. He was a hunter who’d been there and done it, and it showed. It always shows"

Gear

Fourth of July Leatherman Deals

These Leatherman multi-tools and accessories are on sale this week

Ammo

The 76 Best Fourth of July Gun Deals

This is the fourth of July deals mega list you've been looking for

Pike and Muskie Fishing

The Most Insane 12 Days of Muskie Fishing in Wisconsin History

The Burmek brothers were on such a roll that a crowd began to gather each night to cheer on — and heckle — the two fishermen

Pike and Muskie Fishing

‘Our Net Ain’t Big Enough for This.’ Father and Son’s Giant Muskie Is an Unofficial Vermont Record

Also their first muskie, the fish weighed more than 40 pounds and was released safely back into Lake Champlain

Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Bleed a Fish (and When to Skip It) for Better-Tasting Filets

Does bleeding fish actually matter in terms of flavor, or does it just make fillets look prettier on Instagram? Here's a handy guide

Rifle Ammo

Jack O’Connor’s Predictions for the .243 and .358 Cartridges

Two new short cartridges based on the .308 give OL's former shooting editor plenty to think about

Knives

The Best USA Made Knives: 25 Folders and Fixed Blades Reviewed

These knives represent the best cutting tools being made on home soil