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Composite image corner crossing
Policy & Legislation

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Sues Montana FWP Over Corner Crossing

The joint lawsuit filed by two public-access groups comes just a day after the state's Lt. Gov assured lawmakers that corner crossing is illegal in Montana

a big black crappie
Crappie Fishing

Where to Find Slab Crappies During the Spawn

There's a flurry of crappie activity during spring breeding. You just have to know where to look

We tested the best camping chairs.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Chairs: Comfort from the Fire Pit to the Backcountry

Ditch your sagging supermarket knockoff for an affordable, supportive seat before your next long weekend in the outdoors

Montana fencing corner crossing
Policy & Legislation

Montana’s Lt. Gov. Says Corner Crossing Is Illegal. Critics Say the Law Isn’t Clear

An effort to clarify Montana’s policy on corner crossing only deepened everyone’s confusion

A fisherman holds up a big Florida catfish; inspecting a big catfish on a tailgate.
Catfish Fishing

‘Shocked at What We Caught.’ Florida Fisherman Pulls in a New State-Record Catfish on His Home River

"Once he rolled up top and we saw him, my buddy just threw the net in the bottom of the boat”

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Panfish Fishing

How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie

A deep dive into how to set up forward-facing sonar for crappie fishing success

Umarex Komplete pellet gun uses pre charged air cylinders
Hunting Gear

The Best Pellet Rifles for Small Game Hunting and Backyard Plinking

The six best pellet guns for small game hunting, backyard shooting, pest control, and more

A group of foragers show off their morel harvest.
Foraging & Gardening

Minnesota Mushroom Hunters Haul in 1,500 Morels from One Spot

A reliable morel spot delivered again for a group of dedicated Northwoods mushroom hunters. Here are their tips for finding morels yourself

A man holds up a giant bluegill.
Bluegill Fishing

11 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics

The new Tennessee state record largemouth bass
Largemouth Bass

‘Now That’s a Fish.’ This Largemouth Bass Was Just Declared the New Tennessee Record

"I thought he was hung on grass when his rod bowed and he started cranking"

A teenager in a hospital bed; a tree that was struck by lightning.
Natural Disaster Survival

I Was Just Struck by Lightning While Catfishing. Here’s What It Felt Like

Hunter Wyche was thrown sideways by an exploding pine tree as the lightning bolt coursed through his body. The next day, he was out fishing again

A dry fly caught wild brown trout from a small mountain stream.
Trout Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Simple Dry-Fly Tricks That Catch More Trout

Gel? Powder? A banana-shaped rubber band? There are many ways to keep a dry fly riding high

A Missouri fawn with a tick infestation in its right eye.
Wildlife Management

Can Ticks Kill Fawns? As Ticks Get Worse, More Young Deer Could End Up Like This One

Ticks can impair and even kill fawns, particularly in bad tick years. As these parasites expand their range across the U.S., nasty infestations in young deer could become more of a concern

An angler holds up a large spotted bass in front of a bridge.
Bass Fishing

How to Fish Bridges for Giant Bass and Panfish

Whether you’re fishing a lake or a river, bridges are a hot spot for bass and panfish

An elk shed on the ground in Wyoming.
Elk Hunting

A 7-Year-Old Picked Up a Shed Antler. It Had a GPS Tracker Attached — and His Dad Got a Ticket

The rancher who owns the land where the shed was found said they had agreed to let game wardens plant trackable sheds on their property this spring

An illustration of a lion attacking a man on safari.
Big Game Hunting

I Grew Up on Safari. The Most Dangerous Game Isn’t What You Think

As a professional hunter who grew up in the bush, I've had my fair share of animal attacks and run-ins with Africa's big five

late season turkey hunting
Turkey Hunting

17 Sneaky Late-Season Turkey Hunting Tips for Targeting Pressured Toms

Turkey behavior is changing now, so your hunting tactics should change too

An illustration of an old-school bowhunter glassing a hillside.
Mule Deer Hunting

I Tried Teaching My Duck Hunting Buddy to Bowhunt. A Dozen Blown Stalks Later, He Surprised Me

When the author brings his duck hunting partner out West, he's torn between teaching him to hunt and trying to fill their tags

Two fishermen in a canoe on blue water in an old photo
Bluegill Fishing

This Traditional Bait Still Slays Summertime Bluegills

Pork rinds are an old-school "secret weapon" for catching big bluegills

A painting of a brown Chesapeake Bay Retrieve on a yellow background.
Duck Hunting

The Duck Dog Who Wouldn’t Abandon a Retrieve, Even If It Killed Him

When two buddies decide to hunt divers during a winter storm, 11-year-old Tonka breaks on a cripple and disappears into the rollers