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Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Snakehead Lures: What You Need to Catch a Dragon

These fish are known for their aggressive topwater bites, but are surprisingly picky when it comes to lures they'll attack

Carp Fishing

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Fly Fishing for Carp

Catching “golden bonefish” isn’t complicated if you understand your targets

Trout Fishing

Derby Fisherman Catches a State-Record Rainbow with a Vintage Rod and a Live Worm  

After throwing his whole tackle box at the fish, Rich Courtright remembered the live meal worms in the car

Policy & Legislation

The President’s Budget Proposal Slashes BLM Staff, Refuge and Migratory Bird Funding, and Much More

Wildlife managers and federal employees are wary of another round of cuts and funding reductions. Here's what's being proposed

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Salmon Swim Harder and Live Longer When They’re on Cocaine, Study Shows. But There’s a Catch

As more prescription and illicit drugs enter our waters, scientists are trying to understand what the consequences are for our native fish

Trophy Deer

I Shot a Deer So Big I Genuinely Thought I’d Killed an Elk

I walked up to it, took a good look — and panicked

Turkey Hunting

The 7 Turkey Hunting Mistakes That Everyone Makes at Least Once

I've made all these mistakes at least once — but you don't have to

Bass Fishing

4 Affordable Summer Fishing Slams Anyone Can Do

Who needs billfish? These domestic summer slams are for everyone

Fishing Rods

The Best Spinning Combos: The Easy Button for Solid Rod and Reel Setups

Our top picks for high-value salt and freshwater combos

Bass Fishing

Boat Crash at High-School Fishing Tournament Injures Six, with One Adult Still Hospitalized

An investigation into the crash is ongoing, but the high-school students who were injured have all been released from the hospital

Wildlife Management

Big Snap Daddy, the World’s Largest Snapping Turtle, Has Died. He Had a Good Run

Wildlife officials estimate he was a century old

Wilderness Survival

I Raised 3 Kids Alone in the Heart of Wolf Country. These Are the Tough Lessons We Had to Learn

Catfish Fishing

Hot Dogs Are Still the Best Bait for Catching Channel Catfish

Simplify your catfishing tactics with cheap hot dogs, Kool-Aid, and garlic powder

Bass Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Think You’re Ready for a Kayak Tournament? Read This First

Ready to compete in the growing number of events popping up every year? Here’s how to get a leg up

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Bass Lures: The Ultimate Guide to Every Type of Bass Bait

The definitive guide to the best crankbaits, swimbaits, soft plastics, jigs, spinnerbaits, topwater lures, and more

Animal Attacks

2 Soldiers Were Attacked by a Bear in Alaska. Bear Spray ‘May Have Saved Their Lives’

The attack happened on a base that's well known for its bear encounters

Turkey Hunting

Search for Missing Colorado Turkey Hunter Enters Sixth Day

Hundreds of volunteers have joined a dozen agencies and S&R teams as they look for Kaden Sites, a 27-year-old from Salida

Wildlife Management

After the Courthouse Roof Collapsed Under 6 Tons of Droppings, the Pigeons Had to Go. I Volunteered for the Job

Unfortunately, I had a bit of an audience

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Only 8 Lures You Need to Catch Fish, Anywhere

The baits catch fish everywhere from crystal-clear salt flats to your local freshwater pond

Bass Fishing

How to Fish the Neko Rig, One of the Best Ways to Catch Big Bass

If you want to learn a new technique this season that's guaranteed to catch bass, look no further than the Neko rig