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Turkey Hunting

After Bringing the Birds Back from a 100-Year Absence, Vermont’s First Spring Turkey Season Was One to Remember

Like most Northeastern states, Vermont was devoid of wild turkeys until the late 1960's, when wildlife biologists started live-trapping and relocating birds from other areas

Public Lands & Waters

Twin Metals Paid Former Trump Officials $380K. Their Controversial Mine Proposal Near the Boundary Waters Is Now Advancing Against Public Opinion

Insiders say the Boundary Waters mining ban was nullified through dubious political maneuvers and backroom deals

Hunting Rifles

Modern Bullets Can Turn the Old .220 Swift Into an Even Better Hunting Cartridge

While the world focuses on heavy-for-caliber bullets, new bullet technology also elevates our favorite classics

Wildlife Management

To Target Pythons, Florida Researchers Are GPS-Tracking Possums and Waiting Until They Get Eaten

“We’re not putting these animals out there and in harm’s way. Harm’s way is there. We're just documenting what's happening"

Bluegill Fishing

The Best Baits for Catching Bluegills (and Other Panfish)

Policy & Legislation

The House Just Passed Its Version of the Farm Bill, Which Is Years Overdue

The last iteration of this key conservation package was passed in 2018, and the current version is still at risk of getting bogged down. Here's what to expect

Wildlife Management

‘No Wolves Are Being Released in Texas,’ Officials Say After Facebook Post Sparks Panic

A vague social media post by the Texas Department of Agriculture prompted confusion — and anger — among Texans this week

Wilderness Survival

A Freak Storm Flipped Our Canoe, and My Buddy Didn’t Make It. Here’s Where We Went Wrong

A sudden twist of nature doomed my friend, and nearly killed me, too

Policy & Legislation

Idaho Bans Cellular Trail Cameras on Public Land, Hunting Deer and Elk with Thermals, and More

Idaho just overhauled its hunting regs to address fair-chase concerns. Here's what changed — and why

Animal Attacks

An Anti-Poaching Ranger Was Gored to Death by the Animal He Lived to Protect

“Something went very wrong and they came face to face and my friend was badly gored”

Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Fry Wild Fish: Our Guide to the Ultimate Fish Fry

Here’s your guide on how to fry fish like a pro

Pump Shotguns

The Remington 870 Is Still My Favorite Turkey Gun. But There’s One Major Problem

This classic pump gun is utterly reliable and produces excellent patterns

Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle

Our former shooting editor put this great debate to bed years ago

Animal Attacks

‘They Might Be Dying. I Need to Get to Them.’ An Off-Duty Combat Medic Responded to Alaska Bear Attack

Sgt. Zachariah Clark was navigating through rugged terrain with limited equipment when he heard two of his fellow soldiers had been mauled by a bear

Whitetail Deer Hunting

This Giant Nontypical Northwoods Buck Was Found Hanging in a Wisconsin Cabin. It’s Backstory Remains a Mystery

Experts think that the deer was taken in far northern Wisconsin, possibly 100 years ago

Climate & Environment

The Next Dust Bowl Is (Probably) Coming. Here’s What to Know

Prolonged drought across much of the U.S. is the new normal. It's on track to get worse. Here's what federal scientists want wildlife managers, ranchers, farmers, and gardeners to know about it

Turkey Hunting

Before We Learned to Call Turkeys in Close, We Hunted Them with Rifles

Turkey hunting used to look a lot different

Baits, Lures, & Flies

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Catching Panfish and Bass

When you’re fishing for “whatever is biting,” tie on this tiny finesse presentation

Trout Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Why You’re Missing Out on the Biggest Brown Trout of Your Life

Large rivers can be intimidating to pick apart with a fly rod, but not if you understand the rules of engagement

Wildlife Management

The Bizarre Rise of Lake Superior’s Deep Water ‘Zombie’ Trout

In the deepest parts of the lake, nearly half of the lake trout netted by researchers have the perplexing condition