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A gray wolf in Yellowstone.
Wolf Hunting

Wyoming to Cut Wolf Harvest in Half Amid Disease Outbreak Near Yellowstone

A draft proposal for the 2026 hunting season includes a 50 percent cut to wolf harvest caps in the state’s northwestern corner, where the gray wolf population has hit a 20-year-low

A trout caught with a soft plastic swimbait.
Trout Fishing

How to Catch Big Trout on Soft Plastics

Spoons and spinners are great, but don’t overlook these new-school bass lures for monster browns

A black lever action on a breezblock wall.
Shooting Gear

Guns.com Memorial Day Sale: The Best Deals on Pistols, Rifles, Ammo, and Used Guns

We found great deals on guns from Glock, Ruger, Smith and Wesson, Bergara, Tikka, Springfield Armory, and more

Asian buffalo
Big Game Hunting

Carmichel in Australia: Charged by a Backwater Buffalo

Barefoot and undergunned, OL’s former shooting editor faces off with a heart-shot bull that doesn’t know he’s dead

pelican Aegis
Camping Gear

Pelican Aegis Review: The Perfect Carry-On Bag for Outdoorsmen

This roller duffle bag hybrid is built to take a beating

Chatterbait bass.
Bass Fishing

The Ultimate Guide to Fishing a Chatterbait

The chatterbait is an incredibly versatile bass lure. Here's how to make the most of it

a collection of record panfish images
Panfish Fishing

The Biggest Panfish of All Time

We rounded up the IGFA’s world-record panfish. Yeah, you’re going to need a bigger pan

A color illustration of a bunch of people fishing for a giant tuna fish off the coast of montauk
Tuna Fishing

The Greatest Tuna Fight of All Time

Harry Alfandre discovered the famous giant-tuna grounds off the coast of Montauk, which triggered a revolution among East Coast big-game fishermen. It's also how he came to tangle with a legendary bluefin

Two vintage photos of crappie fishermen
Crappie Fishing

Old-School Crappie Tactics for Fishing the Spring Spawn

No matter where you live or fish, imagination and common sense are all you need to catch huge crappies this time of year

Flathead catfish on a stump
Catfish Fishing

The Weird Trick Catfish Anglers Are Using to Call Fish to the Boat

Catfish are scent-targeting scavengers of the highest order. But did you know that they can also be called to the hook?

Jetboil camp stove cooking
Camping Gear

We Tested the 7 Best Camping Stoves

Whip up a feast over the next long weekend with one of our tried and tested picks

An illustration of a kid holding up a big bass
Bass Fishing

The Unmaking of an Ozark Stream, and One Last Big Bass with My Grandpa

As dams and development reshaped our favorite bass fishing spots, my grandpa and I squeezed in a final fishing trip

A bunch of suppressors on a table
Shooting Gear

We Tested More Than 100 Suppressors and Brake Combos for Sound and Recoil

This revolutionary new testing protocol is the most complete look at suppressor performance yet

REI Half dome set up by an alpine lake
Camping Gear

The Best Deals of REI’s Anniversary Sale: Tents, Sleeping Bags, Camp Chairs, Coolers, and More

Our picks for the eight best deals of REI's Anniversary Sale. The list includes a serious discount on REI's best two person tent

bass lures soft plastic
Smallmouth Bass

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

Everything you need to know to catch fish on a Ned rig

best smallmouth lures magdraft 5 inch swimbait
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures: The Only Baits You Need to Catch Giant Smallies

These lures will catch smallies anywhere, and any time of the year

bluegill tiny bug flys
Bluegill Fishing

3 Tips to Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks

No bobbers or worms required

A black and blue and white illustration of a hunter getting caught in floodwaters with a plane in the background.
Wilderness Survival

A Fly-In Hunt Turns into a Fight for Survival Against Wolves and High Water

As floodwaters rise in a backcountry delta, four hunters scramble to save their stuff, their shelter, and their own skins

A salmonfly on an angler's hand
Trout Fishing

Salmonflies: A Quick Guide to Fishing the Most Epic Hatch in the West

Every year around May or June, the biggest stoneflies in the West start emerging along the banks of trout streams. Here are some tips on how to time and fish the salmonfly hatch

Best budget air rifle
Hunting Gear

These Top Air Rifles Are on Sale at Pyramyd Air

Pyramyd Air is running a huge sale on some of their top selling products