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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

Traeger Timberline XL
Gear

Save $300 on Two of Our Favorite Traeger Pellet Smokers

Save hundreds with these Traeger pellet smoker deals

psilocybin "Golden Teacher" psychedelic mushrooms
Hiking

Two Hikers Called 911 to Report One of Their Buddies Died. It Turns Out They Were Only Tripping on Shrooms

The authorities weren’t exactly thrilled

A man draws a HK CC9 pistol from concealed holster
Handguns

The Best Concealed Carry Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The OL gun team has shot and carried dozens of handguns over the last year. Here are some of our favorite options for concealed carry

Heavy arrow weighing over 600 grains.
Opinion

The Heavy Arrow Trend Is Dead. Speed Is Back

The latest trend in arrows is lighter shafts with premium components that boost FOC without weighing down your setup

bottle nose dolphin
Wildlife Management

This Charter Captain Shot Dolphins with School Kids Onboard. Now He’s Going to Jail

Here’s why dolphins can be such a pain for saltwater anglers — and why you still shouldn't poison or shoot them with a shotgun

Daniel Mayer with a big blue catfish
Catfish Fishing

If It Checks Out, This Giant Blue Catfish Would Be the New Kansas State Record

Kansas wildlife officials have received a new submission for the state record but, for now, the 13-year-old record still stands. Meanwhile, the angler just missed out on a $25,000 prize from a rod company

Up-close shots of a limited-edition Morgan Wallen album being sold at target.
Fishing

Sportsmen Know the Fishing IDs Sold with Morgan Wallen’s New Album Aren’t Real Licenses. But Some of His Fans Don’t

Some social media users and Target shoppers have been confused about whether the album includes actual fishing and hunting licenses

A man catches trout fishing
Trout Fishing

A ‘Slow’ Day on God’s River Was Still the Best Fishing of My Life

The rapids make God's River fishing, for it's in this rough, wide, cold water that the brookies hang out

Seven coolers stacked on a dock.
Camping Gear

The Best Coolers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

I put 10 coolers from eight different brands through a rigorous side-by-side testing protocol.

Two Ohio game wardens stand next to two sets of antlers seized during a poaching investigation.
Wildlife Management

The Two Game Wardens Who Cracked the CJ Alexander Poaching Case Finally Get to Tell Their Side of the Story

"It’s hard to sit back when you know that he’s already confessed to all this, and you can’t tell people why it’s taken so long to do this investigation”

Testing the Shift Mags while biking.
Gear

Our Favorite Smith Sunglasses Are 40% Off at Backcountry

Save on our favorite shades at Backcountry's Summer Sale

tactacam
Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Prices on Tactacam Reveal Trail Cameras

If you're in the market for a Tactacam Reveal, here's where to get the best prices on one

A buck stands in the trees
Deer Hunting

Alabama Is Auctioning Off 5-Year Hunting Leases on Some of Its Public Land

The leases cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $8,000

One of the best rifle bipods
Shooting Gear

The Best Rifle Bipods of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the top bipods for your rifle

A man stands in a meadow in Montana; a close-up look at a grizzly bear's claws.
Animal Attacks

‘There Was No Time to Be Nervous,’ Says Montana Mushroom Hunter Who Shot Charging Grizzly

Justin Lee and his brother-in-law fired eight shots during the charge and state authorities ruled it a case of self-defense

The Best Rubber Hunting Boots of 2022
Hunting Gear

The Best Rubber Hunting Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The best rubber hunting boots should keep you dry, warm or cool, and blister free no matter how you put them to use

A deer eats an apple
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Tennessee Legalizes Baiting During Deer Season — for an Extra $50 Fee

Even as CWD spreads in the state, a new law allows baiting on private land with a special license. The move is drawing mixed reactions from the hunting community

greek venison meatballs
Wild Game Recipes

Venison Recipes: The Best Wild Venison Dishes, from the Experts

Here are the best ways to cook America’s favorite game meat from our favorite professional chefs, wild game foodies, and hunters

A u.s. soldier in korea who was trout fishing waves his hat on the end of his rifle.
Trout Fishing

We Had a Week Off from Active Combat, So I Went Trout Fishing. I Got Pinned Down by a Sniper

When a young Marine sets out to catch a mess of trout for his platoon, he gets a bigger fight than he bargained for