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An older turkey hunter and his wife in Vermont.
Turkey Hunting

I Tagged the First Vermont Gobbler in Modern History Back in 1973

"I could see him way in the meadow over there. And I said, 'Well, I think I'll go after him. I'll just be a little late milking"

An angler sets the hook on a bass under a boat dock.
Bass Fishing

How to Fish a Dock for Giant Bass and Panfish

During the summer, fishing a boat dock is one of the easiest ways to catch giant bass and panfish

Best Compound Bows of 2026
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Compound Bows of 2026: Our Toughest Shoot-Off Yet

We shot hundreds of arrows through seven flagship compound bows to make our Editor's Choice pick

A vermont turkey hunter during the first modern turkey season.
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

Fall 2025 hunt + fish media trip hosted by Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, a non-profit group working to halt the proposed Twin Metals sulfide-ore copper mine and protect clean water in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely, Minnesota. Attendees: Rob Drieslein, Ben Ryder Howe, Nate Ptacek, Alex Robinson, Durrell Smith, Land Tawney, Lukas Leaf, Katie McKalip, Matthew Schultz
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

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .220 Swift
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

A Virginia opossum in the grass.
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"

A bluegill caught on a popper.
Bluegill Fishing

The Best Baits for Catching Bluegills (and Other Panfish)

A rooster pokes his head out of stubble.
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

A Mexican wolf in a crate.
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

An illustration of a canoe capsizing in a giant wave.
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

An elk against a backdrop.
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

A black rhino stands in the brush in South Africa.
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”

how to fry fish
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

870 turkey gun
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

Jack O'Connor looks down the sights of a rifle
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

SGT Zachariah Clark, the only medic on scene, credits training, teamwork, and quick action for saving lives after a bear attack during a land navigation exercise
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

mystery buck wisconsin
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

A dust storm rolls across arizona.
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

A mountain turkey strutting in the woods
Turkey Hunting

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

Turkey hunting used to look a lot different