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An angler in Idaho holds up a state-record lake trout.
Trout Fishing

Record Lake Trout Caught in Idaho Is a Sign of a Fishery Reborn

"On this last trip, I caught 12 fish over 20 pounds"

A waterfowl production area sign.
Policy & Legislation

Podcast: Are Conservation Groups Spending Our Money Wisely?

When DOGE canceled Take Me Fishing, the industry was dismayed, but some anglers rejoiced. Here's why

A young white setter on point
Hunting Dogs

I Thought My New Bird Dog Might Be Stolen, But No One Ever Claimed Her. I’m Glad They Didn’t

Gracie wasn't gun shy, and she made a season's worth of one progress in one day. I've never seen anything like it

elk hunting
Elk Hunting

Where to Hunt for Elk: The 3 States That Still Offer Great DIY Hunts

The days of buying an elk tag at the hardware store might be fading away, but the West is still rich in elk opportunities. Here's a breakdown of the states to investigate and how to find a bull when you get there

Jay Cutler poses with a common sable antelope he hunted in South Africa.
Antelope Hunting

Former NFL Star Bashed by Anti-Hunters and News Outlets Who Can’t Keep Their Antelopes Straight

The antelope Jay Cutler killed was a common sable, and not an endangered giant sable as many haters (and headlines) have claimed

close up of the Yeti logo
Gear

The Unofficial Guide to the Best (and Worst) Yeti Products

Some Yeti gear is best-in-class. Some is the equivalent of setting your money on fire.

Mike Kimmel and his dog Otto with a python Otto tracked down.
Hunting Dogs

America’s Most Famous Python Dog Dies Mid-Hunt. But His Bloodline Lives On

“This pup was a force, a true Florida badass. Fearless, sharp, and loyal to the bone”

An illustration of a big sailfish about to spear a man.
Saltwater Fishing

I Was Alone, Adrift at Sea, and Speared by a Sailfish. Then My Troubles Really Started

I was fishing alone 20 miles offshore when my outboard quit on me. As a former Coast Guardsman, I wasn't worried. Then I hooked into two big fish

A bass hair popper on a log
Bass Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: The Old-School Bass Fly That Still Slays

These classic patterns should absolutely have a place in your modern-day arsenal

A trail runner heads uphill in the mountains.
Wildlife Management

‘Guess I Gotta Buy a Fishing Permit.’ Trail Runner Stopped in Utah for Not Having a Hunting or Fishing License

A new law requires hikers, bikers and other outdoor users to help fund some of the state's wildlife management areas alongside hunters and anglers

Darton Sequel ST review
Bow Hunting Gear

Darton Sequel 33 ST²: An Innovative and Underrated Compound Bow

A look at one of the most innovative and least expensive flagship compound bows

Two backcountry paddlers with a New York record brook trout.
Trout Fishing

Canoe Tripper Catches Record Trout in the Backcountry, Finds a Creative Way to Preserve It

"We took Shawn's boat and we scooped some water into his boat, then flopped the fish into that and just shoved it off from shore a little bit"

A painting of a goat stands on a mountain
Big Game Hunting

My Mountain Goat Fell Off a Cliff. We Went After Him — and Got Trapped

I waited just a moment too long to shoot, setting in motion a series of tough decisions, hair-raising scrambles, and one very big problem

illustration of two men in a canoe
Trout Fishing

I Was Floating One of the West’s Great Trout Rivers. Then the Governor Dropped in on His Helicopter

The only way to truly trout-fish a wild Western river is to live on it for a few days

An illustration of a boy fishing at night with his dad.
Largemouth Bass

Nights Were the Only Time My Dad Had Time to Himself. He Took Me Fishing Anyway

The summer after I turned 10, I became a demon of single-mindedness. I hounded my dad — mercilessly — to take me fishing

We tested the best instant tents.
Camping Gear

The Best Instant Tents of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Not all instant tents are gimmicks. These five tents are worth a look

We tested the best inflatable kayaks.
Gear

The Best Inflatable Kayaks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These stowable and lightweight kayaks make getting on the water easy

A leopard stalking in the brush
Animal Attacks

I Guided Safaris for Years Without Being Mauled. One Day, My Luck Finally Ran Out

As a PH, I faced no worse fear than tracking a wounded big cat

A black carp being harvested in a boat.
Wildlife Management

Want to Make Thousands by Fishing? Arkansas Just Put a Bounty on Black Carp

The new bounty program — one of many across the country — is part of a larger effort to map the spread of black carp in the Mississippi River Basin

The best hunting gloves in the field.
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Gloves of 2026

These gloves do everything from camouflaging your hands to keeping your digits warm