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A young angler holds up a double-digit largemouth bass.
Largemouth Bass

Texas Kid Catches Record Breaking Bass

Bois D’Arc Lake has only been open to fishing since 2024, but it’s already becoming one of the state’s hottest big bass lakes

An angler with a giant brown trout from New Zealand.
Trout Fishing

Beast of a Brown Trout Caught at Night in New Zealand Is a New World Record

"The previous seven nights we had landed some really good fish up to 30 pounds. And when I hooked that fish I knew it was big"

The best thermal scopes were tested in Texas while coyote hunting
Rifle Scopes

The Best Thermal Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

New technology has made thermal optics more capable and cheaper than ever

The best hunting arrow, the Easton 5.0
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Arrows, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you want a light and fast arrow or you’re a heavy arrow fan, you’ll find a good option in our lineup of the best hunting arrows

ravin r29x
Gear

10 Best Deals of the Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic

Deals on trail cameras, shotguns, crossbows, scopes, and more

Two catch-dogs strain at their leashes.
Big Game Hunting

11 Wild Photos of the Hog Hunting Dogs from Alabama

It took Randy Brown a decade of researching, testing, and breeding hog dogs to assemble a pack that perfectly fits his style of pig hunting

bellows gill
Bass Fishing

The Texas Rig Explained in 90 Seconds

Here's everything you need to know to catch bass on a Texas rig

A screenshot of a strategic marketing plan about Mexican wolves.
Wildlife Management

New Mexico Governor Fires Wildlife Commissioner After Leaked Emails Between Her and Anti-Wolfers

The decision to remove Sabrina Pack came the day after emails were published revealing her private communications with ranchers around Mexican wolves

A professional python removal contractor holds up a bunch of snakes.
Wildlife Management

This Wildlife YouTuber Just Became the First Female to Win Florida’s Python Challenge

Taylor Stanberry competed in her first Python Challenge this July, where she hauled in 60 pythons and won the $10,000 grand prize

mercer bull elk
Elk Hunting

The Legendary Hunt for the Mercer Bull, One of the Biggest Elk Ever Taken

"His track was big, but I never dreamed I was on the biggest rack ever shot in this century"

glassing for mountain goats
Big Game Hunting

The Goat Hunt That Almost Killed Me: Chasing Mountain Billies With a Bad Back and Feverish Cameraman

I’d been on hundreds of big game hunts around the world, but this was the most tortuous of them all

Moultrie Edge 3

The Ultimate Trail Cam and Feeder Setup for Hunting and Deer Management

A young angler with the head of a grouper that was eaten by a shark.
Saltwater Fishing

What Can We Do About Sharks Stealing Our Catches? Congress Wants Answers, Too

A new bill that passed the House and is cruising through the U.S. Senate aims to better understand the "taxman" problem and look for potential solutions

A black bear walks across a meadow in a national park.
Black Bear Hunting

Florida Commission Unanimously Approves Black Bear Hunt, Despite Anti-Hunting Rhetoric

The unanimous vote by Florida wildlife commissioners sets the stage for the state’s first bear hunt in a decade, and it lays the groundwork for future hunting seasons

Bushnell R5

Bushnell Is Back, With Better Optics and a State-of-the-Art Headquarters

The author tests the best concealed carry guns of the year
Handguns

Concealed Carry Guide: Guns, Holsters, Ammo, and Accessories

The ultimate guide to choosing your next concealed carry gun

Savage Revel

Savage Revel: A Rimfire Lever Action Rifle with a Twist

This affordable lever action blends innovation and classic looks in a takedown design that fits in a day pack.

The 2025 Fall Hunting Classic deals
Hunting Gear

32 Best Deals of the Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic

Save on everything from dove decoys to elk calls during the Fall Hunting Classic

Fall Hunting Classic Rifle Scopes on Sale
Rifle Scopes

Deals on Leupold and Vortex Scopes, Plus 7 More Deals

These scopes have great warranties and low prices

boundary waters canoe area wilderness
Climate & Environment

Podcast: “This Type of Mine Has Not Been Done Without Polluting.” Why the Boundary Waters Mine Is a Bad Trade 

Under the Tump Administration, there's a real possibility that a proposed mine near the Boundary Waters could advance. Here's why outdoorsmen don't want that to happen