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Shooting Gear

The Best Shooting Glasses of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested shooting glasses for comfort, eye strain, and clarity

A close-up of hundreds of fat winter ticks on a moose
Moose Hunting

Vampire Ticks Are Ravaging New England Moose. Hunting Could Help

With warmer winters in the Northeast, swarms of bloodthirsty ticks are turning moose into walking corpses. The solution may involve hunting more of them

A trout fisherman looks at his buddy catching bait
Trout Fishing

We Wanted to Fly Fish. The Trout Wanted Live Bait

My buddy and I hit a three-day dry spell in Smoky Mountain National Park. When we couldn't figure out what fly they wanted, we gave in — and tried live hellgrammites

A pair of spawning bass
Largemouth Bass

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Ethically Target Spawning Bass

The spawn is a great time to catch the bass of a lifetime, but you’ve got to follow these rules in order to protect the fishery

Two depredating wolves caught on trail camera in Oregon.
Wildlife Management

Colorado Officials Euthanize ‘Chronic’ Problem Wolf That Was Killing Livestock

State wildlife managers say they made the "very difficult decision" to lethally remove the wolf, which had been relocated from another county in September 2024 due to evidence that its pack mates were preying on livestock

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Hunting Gear

The Best Flashlights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best flashlights and compared their beam patterns to help you choose your next flashlight

A man holds a record common carp
Carp Fishing

This New State-Record Carp Is the Heaviest Freshwater Fish Ever Caught in Connecticut

Rafal Wlazlo’s monster carp sets a benchmark for Connecticut’s freshwater fisheries and highlights the rise of carp fishing as a serious sport fish

A truck falls backward over the edge of a cliff
Duck Hunting

My Dog and I Were Trapped in My Sinking Pickup

It was supposed to be a banner morning of duck hunting. Instead, a man and his dog are faced with escaping from a freezing, watery nightmare

A man comes face to face with a rattlesnake
Animal Attacks

Our Professor Gives Extra Credit for Catching Live Rattlesnakes. That’s How We Stumbled into a Snake Den

We thought we had a handle on things — until I came face-to-face with a rattler

A man in a red shirt shoots at sage grouse.
Upland Bird Hunting

I Witnessed the Glory Days of Sage Grouse Hunting

When my fishing trip got canceled, a stranger noticed I was upset — and invited me hunting instead

A group of bass boats on the water in the fog.
Bass Fishing

A Team Won Thousands in a Bass Tournament. Then Their Checks Bounced

Several anglers say their prize checks have bounced after competing in American Bass Anglers events this spring. The tournament says it's a banking error

A look at the destruction caused by the 2025 Ice Storm in Michigan.
Climate & Environment

A Massive Ice Storm in the Midwest Destroyed Millions of Acres of Public Forest. Here’s What Happens Next

With 1,000 miles of road still impassible, Michigan's public-land managers are slowly clearing roads, surveying timber damage, assessing wildfire risks, and keeping tabs on wildlife

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Gear

The Best Gifts for Dads of 2025

We picked our favorite gifts for dads who love the outdoors

We tested the best camping tents.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Tents of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Gear up for summer with a shelter that fits the whole family

A boar hunt
Big Game Hunting

Participating in a Traditional German Boar Hunt Requires Grit, Luck, and a Sense of Humor

Shooting running game is standard — and sporting — in Europe. Here's what I learned about German hunting culture and their legendary game drives while living abroad

The author tests the Sitka Radiant Hoodie
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Shirts of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The best fishing shirts keep you on the water longer by protecting you from the elements

A black bear stands next to a backyard fence in Connecticut.
Black Bear Hunting

Florida Just Approved a Black Bear Season. Connecticut Could Be Next

As Florida moves one step closer to a black bear hunt this December, Connecticut advances legislation that would trigger a season if bear conflicts worsen

A can of bear spray beside a revolver beside a semi-autor.
Handguns

Our Readers Tell Us a 10mm Semi-Auto Is a Horrible Choice for Bear Protection

Even though most sportsmen have switched to autoloaders for protection, plenty of grumpy naysayers remain. Here's what the evidence says

The Best Boat Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Gear

The Best Boat Shoes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Comfort and performance come together for this year’s crop of new footwear for fishing

A fisherman hooks into a bass near a dock.
Largemouth Bass

I Lost My Favorite Bass Lake to Development. A Stranger Helped Me Find It Again

I thought fishing my old stomping grounds was a waste of time. Then I bumped into a fisherman who showed me just how mistaken I'd been