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wolf in the snow
Wolf Hunting

Interior Department Suggests Wolves May Need Federal Protection

The agency says there should be a year-long review of wolf management policy in the Lower 48

Maven riflescope mounting
Rifle Scopes

An Expert Guide to Mounting a Precision Riflescope

How to avoid the common mistakes many people make (including gun store gurus) when attaching a scope to a rifle

Turkish shotguns are well made.
Shotguns

7 of the Best Modern Turkish-Made Shotguns for American Shooters

Turkey was once known for making shoddy shotguns. But the tide has turned, and there are some fine firearms being exported from this country to the U.S.

Maryland zebras are on the loose.
Wildlife Management

Five Zebras Are Running Loose in Maryland

Animal control is in hot pursuit of five zebras that have escaped from a rural farm

The new possible record Pennsylvania elk.
Elk Hunting

This 455-Inch Pennsylvania Elk Might Be the New State Record

Duane Kramer’s non-typical Keystone State bull might be recognized as the 6th largest ever taken by a hunter

A new Florida fishing record for scamp.
Record Fish

Florida Accepts Three New Saltwater Fishing Records

A great summer of Sunshine State fishing culminates in the state accepting three fish to its record books

Adult lake trout restoration in the Great Lakes and other native range is important for the health of native fisheries.
Trout Fishing

Researchers Mapped Lake Trout Genes So We Can Restore the Fish to the Great Lakes

Tracing the genetic make-up of lake trout will help build laker populations throughout many North American waters

Miroku made the best A-5
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Belgium vs. Japan: Who Made the Better Browning Auto-5?

Most hunters think the “Belgian Browning” is the better gun, there's more to the story

A brown and white dog wearing a tracking collar
Hunting Dogs

Garmin Alpha 10 Review: A Reliable Dog Tracking and Training Handheld

Garmin’s new five-ounce handheld allows you to track and train up to 20 dogs, locate and communicate with other hunters in the field, and much more

The author targets small water for big bass.
Largemouth Bass

How to Catch Big Bass in Small Creeks

If you’re sick of trying to catch pressured bass, look for skinny water

zebra mussel
Conservation

Zebra Mussels Found in Iconic Rainy Lake Fishery

Invasive zebra mussels have been found in the iconic Rainy Lake on the Minnesota-Ontario border

hunter mentoring
Turkey Hunting

The Truth About Hunter Mentoring: Everyone’s Got to Earn It

Being a real hunting mentor takes much more than a weekend

Migrating eels help improve water quality.
Conservation

American Eels Are Migrating in Record Numbers, and It’s Good for Water Quality

Booming eel populations are increasing freshwater mussels in the Susquehanna River and Chesapeake Bay, which is improving water quality and enhancing the entire ecosystem

All California National Forests Closed Due To Wildfires
Climate & Environment

All California National Forests Closed Due To Wildfires

Evacuation orders have been issued for popular California areas and all 17 National Forests

Non-native earthworms can actual cause plenty of harm to native species.
Conservation

Earthworms Aren’t Native to Most of North America, and Now They’re Threatening Boreal Forests

The lowly earthworm may be beloved by American fishermen, but non-native species are harming northern forests by preventing native species growth and releasing carbon

Vortex Viper HD
Binoculars

Vortex Viper HD 8×42 Binocular Review

If you want good glass at a reasonable price, check out the Vortex Viper HD binoculars

Two wolves will be killed by WDFW.
Wildlife Management

Washington Green Lights the Lethal Take of Two Wolves in Response to Calf Attacks

Recent wolf attacks on cattle have prompted state wildlife officials to target wolves in north-central Washington for removal

Clay Hayes Alone Winner
Survival Gear

The Clothing That Helped Me Win Season 8 of “Alone”

This clothing helped Clay Hayes survive 74 days in the Canadian wilderness and win the show "Alone"

You won't find many components to a field stripped Benelli.
Pump Shotguns

The Benelli M3 Super 90 Is a Pump and Semi-Auto Shotgun

The M3 puts an end to the semi-auto vs. pump-action shotgun debate

White sturgeon caught in British Columbia.
Record Fish

Retired NHL Goalie Catches a Record Half-Ton White Sturgeon in British Columbia

This giant 11-foot-long white sturgeon is one of the largest ever recorded for the species, and is a likely record for the Fraser River