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Public Lands & Waters

Here’s Where the Trump Administration Plans to Open Hunting, Fishing Opportunities on Refuge and Park Service Lands

A few big chunks of federal land may open to hunting — including refuges previously closed to most hunting — but many new opportunities are small and specialized

A rainbow trout with a crankbait hanging out of its jaw.
Trout Fishing

Catch the Biggest Trout of Your Life On These Bass Lures

Trout are often thought of as finicky feeders, and a lot of the time they can be. But the truth is you can catch some giants using lures and techniques carried over from the bass world

The Best Budget Side by Side
Double Barrel Shotguns

The Best Budget Side-By-Side Shotguns

A snakehead caught in Virginia by the author.
Freshwater

These Invasive Dragons Are the Ultimate Gamefish. Here’s How to Catch Them

You can catch snakeheads with tactics and tackle that are similar to what you use for bass, but there are a few tricks you'll need to know

A man nets a fish out of a boat on the buffalo in an old color photograph.
Bass Fishing

Old-School Float Tips for Targeting River Smallmouth

A multi-day trip on one of America's most iconic rivers offers insight into targeting big bass

An angler with a huge lake trout from Lake Superior.
Trout Fishing

This Guide on Lake Superior Has Helped Break the Minnesota Lake Trout Record Four Times in a Row

Over the last two years, Ethan Waytashek has helped his clients catch and release four state-record lakers, each one bigger than the previous fish

Seven coolers stacked on a dock.
Camping Gear

We Tested the Best Coolers Head to Head, These Are the Top 8

We tested coolers from large to small, including soft and wheeled options, for ice retention, capacity, and portability

Tisas 1911
Handguns

Get This Double Stack 1911 for the Price of a Glock

This double-stack 1911 and several others are on sale for great prices

A photo illustration of human remains found in a creek.
Hunting

Human Remains Were Found on My Deer Hunting Property. Here’s What Happened Next

A shed hunt turns into a local mystery

A close-up of death cap mushrooms.
Foraging & Gardening

Officials Beg Californians to Stop Picking Wild Mushrooms Amid Record Number of Poisonings

The state has confirmed 50 cases of mushroom-related poisonings, including four deaths, over the last seven months

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Saltwater Fishing

We Fished Enemy Territory During the Vietnam War

Armed and alert, we troll for gamefish off a Vietcong-infested island

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth Bass

Why Smallmouth Bass Are One of the Most Problematic Fish in the Country

Anglers love smallmouth because they smash lures and fight hard. But these fish also have a dark side

an array of backpacking water filters sitting on a wooden surface
Camping Gear

The Best Water Filters for Backpacking, Camping, and Emergencies

We tested a huge selection of water filters to help you find the right one for your needs

22 arc
Rifle Ammo

Could the 22 ARC Replace the .243 Winchester?

New highly-efficient .22-caliber bullets perform better in the air, while delivering the same terminal performance as the classic .243 Winchester

A fly fisherman on a stream in Oregon.
Policy & Legislation

Radical Initiative to Ban Hunting and Fishing in Oregon Is One Step Closer to Making the Ballot

The group of animal-rights activists supporting the paid campaign say they've secured more than enough signatures to get IP28 on the ballot in November

secret lures
Fishing Gear

Secret Lures: 9 Crossover Baits That Are Overlooked, Underrated, and Highly Effective

Under the right conditions, these traditional bass and muskie baits will catch way more species than you ever imagined

A vintage OL cover crop of a rabbit
Survival

After I Escaped from a German Labor Camp, I Survived on Rabbits and Pheasant

A Nebraska farm boy and a British soldier fight to survive behind enemy lines during World War I

Green Bay Muskie fishing
Pike and Muskie Fishing

The 7 Best Waters to Catch a Trophy Muskie, According to a North Woods Legend

Pete Maina shares his favorite lakes and rivers for targeting trophy muskies

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Knives

These EDC Knives Are on Sale for Memorial Day Weekend

The best Memorial Day deals on EDC folders and fixed blades

An illustration of the last grizzly bear in Colorado attacking a hunter.
Animal Attacks

I Killed the Last Grizzly in Colorado By Stabbing It With an Arrow

In a state ‘without’ grizzlies, outfitter and bowhunter Ed Wiseman was charged and severely mauled by an enraged 400-pound grizzly in 1980. His only defense was an arrow