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Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Crappie Lures: Proven Baits for Catching Slabs from Spring to Fall

We break down the best crappie lures including the right sizes, the best colors, and how to fish them

Wildlife Management

‘I Couldn’t Believe My Eyes.’ Live Paddlefish Are Being Mutilated with Obscene Messages and Released Alive in Missouri

“I really hope the reward helps to find whoever is doing this. Because what they’re doing is disgusting and extremely cruel”

Climate & Environment

‘Everything Is Ready to Burn.’ The West Braces for a Brutal Fire Season

Light snowpack, dry conditions, and spring heat waves are putting Western states on track for a challenging wildfire year. Here's what could avert disaster

Crappie Fishing

When Do Crappie Spawn? Just Follow This Water Temperature Guide

Here's how to hit the best crappie bite of spring

Public Lands & Waters

‘Call Your Senators, It’s Go Time.’ The Senate Will Likely Vote on Boundary Waters Protections This Week

After languishing in the Senate for more than a month, a resolution that could strip protections for the country's most-visited wilderness may be decided as soon as Wednesday

Turkey Hunting

I Hunted One Gobbler So Obsessively It Nearly Cost Me My Job

I drove 140 miles a day chasing the smartest gobbler I ever hunted

Opinion

This Viral Video Shows the Ugly Side of Turkey Reaping. It’s High Time to Reconsider Our Turkey Hunting Culture

The clip serves as a Rorschach test for how you view the wild turkey and turkey hunting

Wildlife Management

This Footage of a Puking Snake Is a Gross Reminder of Why Python Control Is So Important

“This video is a perfect example of the impact that pythons have on native wildlife”

Rifle Scopes

Night Hunting 101: Expert Tips on Gear, Optics, and Tactics (Video)

We interviewed expert predator and hog hunters for practical advice on the gear to get (and avoid)

Wilderness Survival

Minnesota Wildlife Officer Airlifted After Falling 20 Feet While Removing an Illegal Tree Stand

Officer Annette Schlag was working alone in a remote part of a wildlife management area when she fell two stories to the forest floor

Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: The Secret Spoon for Catching Big Shad

The design couldn’t be simpler, but there’s nuance to hooking into American shad with these flashy lures

Optics

Zeiss Will Stop Making Sporting Optics In Germany. I Reviewed the Company’s New Spotting Scope to Test Its Quality

This mini spotter has surprisingly good glass for the money

Trout Fishing

‘Too Fat to Jump.’ West Virginia Teen’s Massive Golden Rainbow Trout Is a Pending State Record

Fifteen-year old Hunter Rohr spotted the fish in a deep hole and hooked it on a dead-drifted egg

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Arrow Rests of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested drop away and fixed arrow rests for bowhunting

Turkey Hunting

Turkey Calling Tips: The Ultimate Guide to Bringing a Gobbler in Close

These are the turkey calls and vocalizations you need to know this spring. Watch these videos and then start practicing

Catfish Fishing

For His First Camp Out, I Took My Son to an Old Bootlegger’s Island in the Bayou

Frog Island was full of spooky stuff, but it also had plenty of catfish, panfish, and fat bullfrogs

Cougar Hunting

Calling Mountain Lions at Close Range Is a Predator Hunt Unlike Anything Else

"When calling apex predators in close quarters, your eyes and mind focus in an intense way"

Animal Attacks

I Raised 3 Kids Alone in the Wilderness. Surviving Bear and Moose Attacks Was (Almost) Routine

I spent decades surviving and homesteading in the Canadian wilderness. Black bears were troublesome enough, but the moose might've been worse

Bass Fishing

Old-School Tips for Catching Big Bass Right Now

Tried-and-true advice for targeting big fish this spring

Foraging & Gardening

Here’s How Your Granddaddy Foraged for Nuts, Berries, and Fruits to Live Off the Land

An old outdoor writer shares his tips for making berry pie, homemade wine, and much more