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Animal Attacks

‘Better a Live Coward Than a Dead Hero.’ My Lifetime of Grizzly Bear Encounters

I learned the hard way what it takes to survive in bear country

Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing Tips: A Quick Guide for Catching More Trout

Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Loppers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These loppers make quick work of small and large branches

Gear

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested sharpeners to find out which are easiest, fastest, and offer the best value

Policy & Legislation

Another New PAC Is Targeting Anti-Public-Land Lawmakers. This One’s in Idaho

“We’re going to educate folks on what these legislators are doing. We’re going to protect and reward the ones who are in line with our values, and the ones who aren’t need a new job”

Turkey Hunting

Why You Need Aggressive Turkey Calling Tactics for These 6 Hunting Scenarios

Soft and subtle isn’t the only way to bring in a gobbler. Here’s when to get aggressive and really yak it up this spring

Wildlife Management

Another Pen-Raised Deer Was Just Released in Oklahoma. Officials Aren’t Exactly Sure Where

Both deer were released by one registered deer breeder. The pen-raised whitetails were not tested for CWD beforehand, and they are not being collared or tracked

Rifle Ammo

The Ultimate .25-Caliber Shootout: Newcomers vs The Classics

I conducted a good old-fashioned shootout to see how the 25 Creedmoor and 25 Weatherby RPM stack up against quarter-bore classics like the .25/06 Remington, .257 Roberts, and .257 Weatherby Magnum

Optics

The Best Budget Thermal Scopes and Monoculars, Tested and Reviewed

These thermal scopes and monoculars cost under $2,000 and are shockingly good for their price

Largemouth Bass

How to Fish a Wacky Rig: One of the Easiest Ways to Catch Big Bass

Bluegill Fishing

Dink Bluegills Are Insufferable. Here’s How to Catch Big Bulls This Spring

Don't bother with those dainty panfish. Target the big gills

Crappie Fishing

How to Catch Crappies from Shore

No boat? That’s no problem this time of year when you can find piles of crappie in shallow water

Trout Fishing

My Secret Guide to the Legendary Catskill Streams Where American Dry Fly Fishing Was Born

These iconic streams hold plenty of stories — and fish

Policy & Legislation

If You Want to Vote Out Anti-Public-Land Politicians, Pay Attention to What This Wyoming PAC Just Did

By releasing scorecards for all its state lawmakers, Protect Wyoming is rallying new voters and educating existing ones

Turkey Hunting

How to Hunt Public Land Turkeys Better Than the Competition

Public land turkey hunting can be tough, but it's also a helluva good time. Here's how to have more success on public ground this spring

Opinion

It’s a Dark Day for the Boundary Waters and the Future of Public Lands. Here’s How We Got Here

The Senate vote that rolled back protections for the BWCA watershed on Thursday is the latest in a years-long saga

Public Lands & Waters

Senate Votes 50 to 49 to Strip Boundary Waters Protections in Defiance of Public Opinion, Science

Despite hours of emotional testimony urging Senators to avoid setting a dangerous precedent for public lands, Thursday's vote split mostly along party lines. It throws out a mining moratorium in the BWCA watershed

Largemouth Bass

How to Fish the Alabama Rig: One of the Best Ways to Catch a Pile of Pre-Spawn Bass

When run properly, an Alabama rig is the best way to replicate a bait ball

Bow Hunting Gear

Save Up to $600 Off a Brand-New Hoyt Compound Bow at Scheels

The Hoyt Carbon RX-9, Alpha AX-2, and Torrex are all on sale

Bow Hunting Gear

Save a Whopping $1,500 On Tenpoint Crossbows Over At Lancaster Archery Supply Right Now

The fastest crossbow on planet earth and two others are on sale for over $1,000 off