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Grizzly carcass on beach in Washington.
Wildlife Management

Dead Grizzly Mysteriously Washes Ashore on Washington State Beach

Wildlife officials are puzzled by the discovery, since there are no known grizzlies in the area

The best camping tarps take you to remote places with less weight
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Tarps

These versatile tarps can be used as campsite ground covers, emergency ponchos, and shelters for just about any outdoor activity

The biggest python ever captured in Florida.
Climate & Environment

Largest Python Ever Captured in Florida Is Nearly 18 Feet Long

Researchers used a "scout snake" to locate the massive python, which weighed more than 200 pounds

Historic Pocket Pistols: The World’s First Concealed Carry Firearms
Handgun Ammo

Historic Pocket Pistols: The World’s First Concealed Carry Firearms

Long before sub-compact carry guns, the pocket pistol was the premiere option for self-defense

screengrab of bean-bagged lion CPW
Wildlife Management

Watch: Colorado Wildlife Officers Haze Problem Mountain Lion by Shooting It with a Bean Bag Round

The lion had killed someone's cat and was bedded down near a local RV park

earlyseasondeer
Whitetail Deer Hunting

How to Hunt Early Season Deer

Here's our ultimate guide on how to hunt early season deer

ODWC finds gator in north Oklahoma
Wildlife Management

Game Wardens Trapped and Killed an Alligator That Mysteriously Showed Up in Northern Oklahoma

Game wardens decided to euthanize the nine-and-a-half-foot gator because it was considered a threat to public safety

The world record trout.
Trout Fishing

The Biggest Trout of All Time

Here’s a look at the biggest and baddest trout ever caught—from brookies to rainbows to lakers

Freel with an interior Alaska Grizzly
Hunting Rifles

Why You Should Never Stop Shooting BB Guns, Pellet Rifles, and .22s

Shooting a BB gun helped me stop a half-charging grizzly at close range

The AT4X is capable on and off pavement.
Trucks

Truck Review: The GMC Sierra AT4X Blends Luxury with Off-Road Capability

General Motors built the GMC Sierra AT4X for smooth rides on and off pavement

screngrab the fonz trout fishing Idaho
Bass Fishing

The Fonz Isn’t Letting Internet Haters Stop Him From Catching Monster Trout

Henry Winkler is trout fishing in Idaho again, and he's loving every minute of it

New York record smallmouth bass
Bass Fishing

New Record Smallmouth Bass Caught in New York?

Tournament angler Tom Russell talks about how he landed a giant smallmouth bass that could become a New York state record

Vortex SPARC Solar
Optics

Vortex SPARC Solar Review: A Red Dot for Your Turkey Gun

Upgrade your turkey rig with the Vortex SPARC Solar

The best microfiber cloths clean without scratching
Gear

Best Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

The best microfiber cleaning cloths for cleaning glasses, binoculars, waxing boats, and more

black bear follows BC family
Animal Attacks

“Do Not Run!” Family Stalked by a Black Bear on Hiking Trail

The family later learned that officials have closed this particular trail multiple times recently due to bears' increasingly aggressive behavior

Deer ticks spread the Powassan virus.
Survival Skills

Connecticut Reports Its First Tick-Related Death of the Year

The Powassan virus triggers severe symptoms for 50 percent of infected individuals, with roughly 10 percent of cases proving fatal

Best Dutch Ovens for Camping
Camping Gear

Best Dutch Ovens for Camping

Transform your next fireside meal with one of these Dutch ovens

World record cubera snapper
Saltwater Fishing

Spearfisherman Shoots Giant Cubera Snapper That Could Break World Record

The giant Atlantic cubera snapper outweighs the existing record by nearly 15 pounds

Cooking with the best camping cookware for an open fire
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Cookware for Open Fires

Grill, bake, boil, steam, and percolate with these flame-ready camp accessories

a killer sloth bear in India
Bear Hunting

A Killer of Men: The Story of a Deadly Sloth Bear, From the Archives

India has long been known for killer tigers and leopards, but killer bears?