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Bluegill Fishing

This Traditional Bait Still Slays Summertime Bluegills

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

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

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review

We shoot this new addition to the M4 family against a vintage M1 Super 90

Camping Gear

The 7 Best Camping Tents We’ve Tested

Gear up for summer with a shelter that fits the whole family

Largemouth Bass

The Scientific Reason Why Black Lures Catch the Most Fish

Forget that snazzy new holographic finish. Here’s why black, the most boring lure color ever, rules the water

Animal Attacks

Missing Hiker Found Dead in Glacier National Park Was Likely Killed by a Grizzly

Although the incident remains under investigation, park officials said the victim's injuries were "consistent with those sustained by a bear encounter"

Trophy Deer

Every Farmer and Hunter Had a Story About the Elusive White Buck. Here’s How I Finally Caught Up to Him

Every local had a story — some more credible than others — about the ghost deer. Here's mine

Freshwater

‘A Bare Knuckles Fight.’ Fishing Buddies Wrestled This State-Record Sturgeon into Their Boat

After a long battle on the Rainy River, Travis Keating and his buddies landed a huge lake sturgeon that was too big to fit in the net

Fishing Reels

The Only Rod and Reel You Need for Bass Fishing

These versatile rods and reels are all you need for catching bass anywhere they swim

Shark Fishing

These 6 Monsters Are the Biggest Fish Ever Caught — At Least On Record

Sharks rule the water in terms of sheer weight, but there are plenty of other big fish in (and excluded from) the record books

Wildlife Management

South Dakota to Issue ‘Unlimited’ Elk Tags for Hunters East of the Missouri River

“Elk are a fantastic big game animal that are welcome in every other part of the state, but the fact is we just can’t tolerate having them in eastern South Dakota”

Big Game Hunting

I Walked Away From a Record Book Bull to Kill the Woodland Caribou of My Dreams

Outdoor legend Grancel Fitz took a spectacular caribou bull in Newfoundland

Freshwater

Kayak Angler Breaks His Own Fishing Record Using a Lure He Designed

"I thought it was just a nice-sized pickerel until I got it close to my kayak and saw it was like a huge torpedo”

Handguns

The 9mm Is Still the Greatest Cartridge of All Time

By volume and distribution, the 9mm Luger has been the greatest cartridge success in history

Freshwater

Walleye Fisherman Catches a Pending World-Record Pikeminnow — the Native Fish That Has a Bounty On Its Head

After some convincing from his wife and fishing buddy, Bill Saunders certified his pikeminnow as a Washington record. The fish is now a pending world record, too

Saltwater Fishing

The 7 Best Saltwater Lures for Catching Everything

These are the seven must-have baits for any saltwater angler

Camping Gear

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

The ultimate guide for finding the right pair of minimalist shoes to start your barefoot journey

Animal Attacks

Yellowstone Hikers Evacuated by Helicopter After Bear Attack in the Front Country

Another hiker who arrived on scene shortly after the attack helped stabilize the victims and coordinate their rescue

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Axes: Custom to Budget Options for Every Camp Task

We put the top camp axes and hatchets to the test

Pike and Muskie Fishing

A Tribe in Wisconsin Wants to Restrict Non-Members from Fishing for Walleye and Muskie. They Also Aim to Ban Trolling and Forward-Facing Sonar

A federal judge has blocked restrictions for now, but a court battle looms