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scented fishing lures
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Do Scented Fishing Lures Actually Work?

Are scented lures meant to catch fish or dupe fisherman? A die-hard bass angler and fish biologists weigh in

A pair of Marlin carbine rifles on a black background.
Hunting Rifles

Is Marlin Firearms on the Brink of a Comeback?

After years of setbacks under Remington, expect to see new Marlin rifles later this year

phyllis lake
Public Lands & Waters

Access, Wheelchairs and Wilderness

Wilderness Areas make up a small portion of America’s public lands, but they are often the most pristine and ruggedly spectacular areas. Under the Wilderness Act of 1964, most wheels and motors, such as ATVs and mountain bikes, are disallowed in formal Wilderness Areas.

four bucks standing in a field near a wire fence
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Learn the 10 Habits of Highly Successful Deer Hunters

Consistently tag larger whitetail bucks using a few tips and tricks from hunters who do it better than anyone

Baby boomers carried hunting culture for decades.
Hunting

The Boomer Legacy: How the Biggest Generation of Hunters Shaped Hunting Culture

For decades the author’s generation dominated hunting culture. Now, as it retires from the sport, what is it leaving behind?

A Garmin Fenix 6 with a GPS map projected on its screen
Camping Gear

Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar Review

From the backcountry to the everyday, the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Solar has you covered

Fizzing fish is not complicated.
Largemouth Bass

A Tournament Angler’s Case for Safely Fizzing Bass Before Release

Fizzing is not a controversial practice as long as you know how to properly do it

USFWS studies show the duck crippling rate is one in five birds.
Duck Hunting

Are Duck Hunters Really Losing 1 in 5 Birds? Here’s How We Can Do Better

There’s plenty of debate around crippling rates in waterfowl hunting, but the best duck hunters agree that we can reduce those numbers and put more birds in the bag

Rising Sea Levels Could Mean Trouble for Carolina Seagrasses and Their Fisheries
Climate & Environment

Rising Sea Levels Could Mean Trouble for Carolina Seagrasses and Their Fisheries

Constant high water levels threaten the fragile ecosystems of costal marshes

A man shooting a black air gun in the woods
Gear

Hatsan Invader Review

The Hatsan Invader is a semi-automatic PCP air rifle designed for hunting. Our expert put it to the test

Nebrasak, Wisconsin, and Michigan all have good OTC opportunities.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

3 of the Best Midwestern States for Hunting OTC Whitetails This Season

Getting an itch to extend your season? These three states offer the best over-the-counter tags for whitetails

montana public lands
Public Lands & Waters

Giving Thanks on National Public Lands Day

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the great fortune of public hunting and fishing in America

The Bureau of Land Management Will Move Its Headquarters Back To D.C.
Public Lands & Waters

The Bureau of Land Management Will Move Its Headquarters Back To D.C.

After only two years in the West, the BLM headquarters are moving back to the capitol

An angler's thumb on a baitcasting reel over a body of water
Fishing Reels

How to Cast a Baitcaster

Learn how to cast a baitcaster and avoid backlashes

Barebow archer
Bow Hunting Gear

Barebow Shooters are the Fun-Loving Outcasts of Competitive Archery. But Our Ranks Are Growing

Archers are ditching their sights—and the stodginess of competitive archery—to shoot barebow

moose hunting rifle
Hunting Rifles

The Best Moose Hunting Rifle? Sometimes It’s a Beater, Ruger M77 Guide Gun

New guns and cartridges are great, but sometimes it’s more fun to hunt with an old reliable

Using Bags and Tripods for Long-Range Shooting In Hunting and Competition
Shooting Gear

Using Bags and Tripods for Long-Range Shooting In Hunting and Competition

Practical skills to help you shoot more accurately in the field and in competition

A target pictured through a sight
Bow Hunting Gear

How to Sight in a Compound Bow

Learn how to get your multi-pin or single-pin sight dialed in

tweak a ballistic calculator
Competitive Shooting

How to Fine-Tune Your Dope for Long-Range Shooting

How to tweak a ballistic calculator for ultimate long-range accuracy

There are lots of advantages to a first focal-plane scope.
Rifle Scopes

The Benefits of First-Focal Plane Scopes

If you want to achieve long-range accuracy under field conditions, first-focal plane riflescopes rule