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The new Maryland state swordfish record, broken in August 2021.
Record Fish

Jersey Angler Breaks Maryland’s 2-Week-Old Swordfish Record

A tournament angler just broke the recently-set Maryland state swordfish record with a buzzer-beater fish

There are some giant fish lurking around shorelines.
Fishing

No Boat, No Problem: How to Catch Fish From the Bank

You can land a giant from shore if you know the right locations to target

Fungal infection a hunter got from a coyote.
Coyote Hunting

I Got This Nasty, Flesh-Eating Fungal Infection from a Coyote

Hunters don’t often get sick from the game they hunt, so it can be tough to identify the source when it does happen

The new Missouri state-record American eel weighed nearly 7 pounds.
Catfish Fishing

Missouri Catfish Angler Catches New State-Record American Eel

The American eel is an uncommon catch in Missouri, but the freshwater fish is native to the state

The new New York state-record bowfin, caught in 2021.
Record Fish

New York Confirms a New State-Record Bowfin

Few anglers respect the bowfin, but Chase Soptelean's mudfish is an eye-popper

Have a plan for game meat care before you head afield this fall.
Big Game Hunting

How to Properly Care for Wild Game Meat in the Field

You’re ready for hunting season, but make sure you are also ready to preserve the meat, horn, and hide once your target critter is on the ground

A treestand fall is absolutely preventable with the appropriate safety precautions.
Survival

DNR Officer Tracks and Rescues 75-Year-Old Who Fell 30 Feet While Retrieving His Treestand

With just a little information to go on, a Michigan DNR officer tracked down and rescued a severely injured hunter who had been trying to retrieve his treestand

The Bronco Sport is a capable SUV.
Trucks

Truck Review: The Ford Bronco Sport Is the Ultimate City-to-Backcountry Crossover

If you're a hunter or angler with a commute and a family to consider, the Bronco Sport might be the ideal SUV for your outdoor pursuits

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care
Fishing

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

You definitely don't want to swim with these fishes

The .45/70s power comes from mass not speed.
Rifle Ammo

Best Lever Gun Cartridge Showdown: The .300 Savage vs. .30/30 Winchester vs. .45/70

It has never been the most popular lever gun load, but the .300 Savage retains more energy at longer distances than its closest competitors

Hunting ptarmigan in the unseasonable snow on Adak.
Duck Hunting

Hunting Adak Island, at the End of the Earth

Adak is a spectacular weather-beaten island that shelters sea ducks, ptarmigan, and caribou. It’s also a staggering monument to humanity’s impact that will stand for generations to come

Western drought is affecting mule deer in Montana and elsewhere.
Climate & Environment

Big Game Likely to Suffer from Western Drought, High Hunter Harvest Could Help

Montana hunting starts this month, and the six-week archery season begins Sept. 4. But fires and extreme drought may impact animals and access

Everything Is Bigger in Texas, Even the Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass

Everything Is Bigger in Texas, Even the Largemouth Bass

The ShareLunker stocking program has produced hundreds of thousands of genetically-superior fingerlings for Texas bass anglers

Blue-wing teal will key on motion decoys.
Duck Hunting

How to Kill a Limit of Teal This September Without a Single Floating Decoy

You don’t need to throw a single floating decoy in the marsh to kill a limit of blue-wings this season

The Remington 870 Express is a better buy than the Wingmaster.
Pump Shotguns

The Remington 870 Wingmaster vs. the Express: Which Is the Better Shotgun Buy?

For years, the debate has raged: Wingmaster or Express? We finally settle the argument

remington manufacturing
Handgun Ammo

The Remington Ammunition Comeback Is Just in Time

After years of disarray, Big Green is nearly back to full capacity making ammunition. The story on the Remington firearms is a little less clear

The Ultimate Red Meat: Venison vs Beef
Wild Game Recipes

The Ultimate Red Meat: Venison vs Beef

Two of our favorite red meats go head-to-head in a venison vs beef showdown

A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey
Tarpon Fishing

A Group of Free Divers Speared a Tarpon off the Coast of New Jersey

Spearfisherman Jake Kline saw schools of tarpon while diving in New Jersey inlet

The Rubicon is a multi-purpose machine.
ATVs

ATV Review: Honda FourTrax Rubicon DCT EPS

The Honda Rubicon was built for comfort without sacrificing performance

Columbia River salmon are stressed by heat, causing lesions and fungus.
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Columbia River Salmon Reverse Migration Because the Water Is Too Hot

Tens of thousands of salmon are at risk of dying, thanks to the heat waves hitting the Pacific Northwest