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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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

Bluegill Fishing

11 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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