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A disabled angler and his family out on a fishing boat in the Gulf.
Saltwater Fishing

This Gulf Coast Captain Customized His Boat and Gear So He Could Guide Disabled Anglers

After seeing the joy that fishing has brought his own son, who suffers from cerebral palsy, Dana Sanders wants to offer the same experience to other disabled people

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Duck Hunting

Where to Hunt Ducks: 4 Underrated States for Freelance Waterfowlers

Don’t spend your season watching empty skies from the same old blind. Hit the road for a duck hunting adventure

We tested the best camping cots.
Camping Gear

The 6 Best Camping Cots We’ve Tested

The best nights sleep outdoors is on one of these cots

Levi Morgan shoots for his 14th ASA shooter of the year title
Bow Hunting Gear

Podcast: Levi Morgan on Archery Myths and Misconceptions

The best 3D archer of all time separates internet lore from what actually matters

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Duck Hunting

Nash Buckingham Once Shot a 25-Black-Duck Limit (and 8 Geese) During the Glory Days of Waterfowl Hunting

"Despite this beating up of lands for temporary profits, there is still a bit of game and fish left for posterity because of those sometimes-discouraged people known as conservationists"

An Arizona angler with a record-sized largemouth bass.
Bass Fishing

Monster Largemouth Bass Caught in Tournament Should Be a New State Record

"If they don't give me the record, it is what it is. I just wanted to see that fish go back"

Victorinox Evoke

The Knife You Want When Game is on the Ground

No gimmicks—Just One Reliable Blade That Does the Job

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Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor on the .270 Winchester vs .30-06 Springfield

In 1955 Jack wrote a column titled “Is the .270 better than the .30-06?” And his answer, for the most part, was yes

Scarlett Johansson poses for a photo at Cannes Film Festival.
Wildlife Management

The Newest Tool for Hazing Wolves? Scarlett Johansson’s Voice

Federal wildlife managers are experimenting with drones and different audio recordings to scare gray wolves away from cattle operations

An NHL mascot turns back to look at a charging bear.
Animal Attacks

Watch: NHL Mascot Charged by Brown Bear While Fishing in Alaska

"I want to blame Buoy. They were pretty interested in his whole look"

world record muskies
Pike and Muskie Fishing

The World-Record Muskie That Turned Out to be a Hoax — and the Investigation That Brought It Down

Art Lawton's muskie record stood for 35 years, then came an investigation that turned the fishing world upside down

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Predator Hunting

The Legendary Cowboy Who Caught More Than 1,000 Wolves With His Bare Hands 

John "Catch’em Alive” Abernathy became famous for his ability to catch wolves, using nothing more than his dogs and a fast horse

Male lion (panthera leo), Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.
Big Game Hunting

Blondie the Lion Is Already Being Called the “Next Cecil.” Here’s Why That’s a Problem for Lion Conservation in Africa

Global outrage around the hunt for Blondie is building, and this could be a problem for hunting's reputation and contributions to African wildlife conservation. Here's what we know so far

deer rifle
Hunting Rifles

I Built the Ultimate Deer Rifle

Our shooting editor set out to build his perfect deer rifle — here’s what he ended up with

A hunter guts a deer in the woods.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

9 Expert Field Dressing Tips That Will Make Gutting a Deer Much Easier

These clever tips will make field dressing easier — and make your venison taste better

A fisherman with a rare deepwater fish; fisherman's son with another rare fish.
Record Fish

Father and Son Catch Two Bizarre Record Fish on the Same Day

The two species are so unusual that the fish have been donated to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

Model 1854 lever action rifle

Smith & Wesson Unveils the New Model 1854 45-70 Govt

S&W’s New Powerhouse Lever Gun Blends Classic Design with Modern Features

Purina® Pro Plan®

How to Choose a Performance Puppy

Pick a performance pup by focusing on pedigree, traits over looks, and breeder insight to find a smart, sound dog with long-term potential.

A government contractor in Arizona whose been threatened and targeted by wild horse advocates.
Public Lands & Waters

This Cowgirl Is Tackling Our Wild Horse Problem. Activists Want Her Dead

Free-ranging horses are a source of heated debate across the West, and it's plenty hot down in Arizona these days

A Utah hunting guide in the mountains; the guide's pointer.
Survival Skills

After Rolling His UTV, This Man Crawled 11 Hours Through the Mountains with Only His Dog to Guide Him

“Everyone wants to give up when it’s excruciating, but he’d come over and make me feel good enough to get right back up”