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Rifle Ammo

Fastest .30-Caliber Rifle Cartridge in the World: The .30-378 Weatherby Magnum

Roy Weatherby’s .30-378 became an intriguing option for long-range shooters and big-game hunters who wanted extreme speed—and weren't scared of heavy recoil

Fishing

A Fitbit for Fish? Researchers Can Now Track How Many Calories Fish Burn

This tiny device was designed to track migrating fish behavior and vitals to pinpoint stressors in their environment

Shotgun Ammo

Shotshell Review: Winchester Bismuth Waterfowl Loads

Winchester Bismuth delivered impressive patterns and performance in the field

Handguns

Sig Sauer P210 Carry Gun Review

A connoisseurs carry pistol that that operates like a fine Swiss watch.

Coyote Hunting

Coyote Hunting Contests Would Be Banned on Federal Land If Congress Passes the Bill It Introduced This Week

The new legislation seeks to ban all types of hunting contests, including for invasive species, on federally-managed public lands

Freshwater

Near-Record Striped Bass Caught (and Released) in the Susquehanna River

Dan Radman caught a massive striped bass that could have challenged the Maryland state record

Public Lands & Waters

The Wyoming Corner-Crossing Lawsuit Is Headed to Federal Court, Where a Ruling Could Affect Public Access Across the West

This is good news for public-land advocates, who hope that federal access laws will help open more federal land to Western hunters and anglers

Animal Attacks

South Carolina Man Receives Carnegie Medal for Rescuing Neighbor from Alligator Attack

The Carnegie Medal is North America's highest honor for civilian heroism

Ice Fishing

This Wood Carver Is Making the Most Realistic (and Deadly) Fish Decoys You’ve Ever Seen

Todd Schulze's fish decoys look even better than the real thing

Bass Fishing

Little Giants: The Future of Bass Fishing in America

Young guns rip it up on the Mississippi River

Bass Fishing

A Look Inside Tournament Kayak Bass Fishing—One of the Fastest Growing Sports in America

Due to its accessibility and low overhead, kayak fishing is becoming increasingly popular amongst U.S. bass anglers

Public Lands & Waters

Federal Subsistence Board Just Voted on Closing 60 Million Acres of Public Land in Alaska to Non-Local Moose and Caribou Hunters

As part of its proposal, known as WSA21-01, the Board suggested the closure of millions of acres of federal land to any non-local, non-qualified hunters

Foraging & Gardening

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Morel Mushrooms in Your Subdivision

You don’t have to hike deep into the woods to find morels this spring

Conservation

Researchers in Minnesota Are Testing Deer, Moose, Bears, and Wolves for COVID

At least 25 states have confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in wildlife, pushing researchers to better understand the virus’s spread and potential mutations

Shotguns

Winchester’s Model 42: The Most Coveted .410 Pump Shotgun Ever Built

Known as “Everybody’s Sweetheart,” the M42 is one of the most revered small-bore repeaters of the 20th century

Turkey Hunting

“Operation Longbeard” Puts an End to the Largest Wild Turkey Poaching Ring in History

Fifteen people were charged with illegally killing more than 100 wild turkeys across Mississippi, Kansas, and Nebraska

Quail Hunting

Choir in the Pines: The Dogmen of the South

Flushing bobwhites, laughter, and plenty of trash talk make up the song of the Red Hills

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Was Val Browning’s Double Auto More Innovative Than His Father’s Auto-5?

It was never as popular as John Browning's long-recoil A5, but the Double Auto was one of the most advanced shotguns of its era

Deer Hunting

The Deer Wagon: I Traded My Silverado for a Subaru—and I Don’t Regret It

Trucks are great for hunting, don't get me wrong. They're also a pain in the wallet. I switched to a crossover and never looked back

Rifle Ammo

Does Cartridge Selection Really Matter for Mountain Game?

Sure, you can geek out on new or fancy cartridges for hunting sheep and mountain goats. But the truth is: Your deer rifle will probably work just fine