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An angler with a massive Louisiana redfish.
Redfish Fishing

This Massive Redfish Could Have Been a New State Record. There Was No Way to Officially Weigh It

“We fished for over three hours, and it was non-stop hook, fight, cast, hook, fight, cast"

A fisherman holds up a big bass.
Largemouth Bass

My Son Talked Me into Going Fishing and I Caught the Biggest Bass of My Life

"Never in a million years did I think I'd catch a bass like that"

7 PRC vs 7 Rem Mag
Rifle Ammo

7 PRC vs 7mm Rem Mag: Here’s Why the New Cartridge Is Superior

The 7mm Rem Mag is an iconic big-game cartridge for hunting the West, but the newer 7 PRC tops it in several important ways

collage of photos showing amelia earhart, a cutthroat trout, two anglers
Fly Fishing

Amelia Earhart Decides Fly Fishing Isn’t for Her

The legendary aviation pioneer flies her plane to Wyoming for a high-country fishing trip. It doesn't go so well

hunter aims at bear
Grizzly Bear Hunting

The Alaska Bear Hunt That Tested My Entire Family

After a run of bad luck, I returned to the Last Frontier by boat in search of bears and salmon. Only this time, I brought my whole family

Hunter holding up turkey.
Turkey Hunting

How I Finally Killed the Legendary Cohutta Gobbler, the Turkey Every Hunter Wanted

The Cohutta gobbler was legendary among the public-land hunters along the Georgia-Tennessee state line, and we all hoped to be the one to kill him

Best fish finder
Fishing Gear

The Best Fish Finders: Forward Facing Sonar to Budget Options

Find the best fish finder for your boat or kayak in this review

Pink eye in aoudad
Wildlife Management

Aoudad in Texas Are Getting Pink Eye. The State’s Desert Bighorns Are Safe — For Now

Reports of blind aoudad have been cropping up for months. Texas wildlife officials say the disease will just have to run its course

An aerial view of sockeye salmon swimming in a lake.
Climate & Environment

Trump Administration Defends the Pebble Mine Veto in a Win for Wild Salmon

By supporting the 2023 veto of the project by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Trump administration is standing behind its previous decision in 2020 to deny Pebble's mining permits

tip-up with the griz
Ice Fishing

Video: Before There Were Modern Tip-Ups, Ice Fisherman Used This Trick

Watch this legendary fisherman catch fish through the ice the traditional way

A color illustration of a man rappelling with a sheep on a rope.
Sheep Hunting

Treacherous Country, Mischievous Horses, and One Missing Ram Turned Our DIY Sheep Hunt into a Rodeo

When we decided to outfit our own sheep hunt, we failed to allow for a blind chimney and an ornery horse named Bird. But I wouldn't change a thing

Marine Scout Sniper Memorial Hunt Giveaway
Big Game Hunting

Marine Scout Sniper Memorial Hunt Giveaway

You can win a weeklong hunt in Northern England while helping raise money for a memorial to our fallen Marine Scout Snipers

A team of bass anglers holds up novelty checks.
Bass Fishing

The Dual Threat Fishing League Might Be the Biggest Scam in the History of Bass Tournaments

Anglers who are still owed money say the league's owner, Ethan Phillips, has disappeared. But is that even his real name?

Vortex sparc solar lens
Rifle Scopes

This Week’s Best Optics Deals: Red Dots, Scopes, and Rangefinders Are More Than Half-Off

Save more than 50% on some of our favorite optics

Save $100 off a Garmin inReach mini 2
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Save $100 on Our Favorite Satellite Communicator and 50% on a Garmin Watch

Save on a critical piece of backcountry gear and some great outdoor watches

The best trolling motors were tested by the pros.
Fishing Gear

The Best Trolling Motors of 2026, According to Guides and Pro Anglers

Get advice on your next trolling motor from people who spend every day on the water

suppressors
Guns

Sorry Conspiracy Theorists, Suppressor Wait Times Are Still Short After the Tax Stamp Went to $0

Late in 2025, with the elimination of the $200 tax on suppressors pending, speculators predicted prohibitively long wait times for ATF paperwork approval. But it’s mostly turned out to be business as usual

turkey traveling
Turkey Hunting

Podcast: Underrated Destinations for the Traveling Turkey Hunter

A veteran of six cross-country, public-land turkey seasons, Roy Holdford — better known as Curl Hunts — offers his top picks for DIY states

A kayak fisherman holds up a giant bass.
Largemouth Bass

This California Mega Bass Might Not Qualify as a Record Because of a Weird Technicality

Damian Thao’s personal-best bass, an 18.75-pounder, would easily be a new lake record if not for a state law prohibiting the transportation of live fish

TSS shot on a wooden background with a red 12 gauge.
Shotgun Ammo

The Price of TSS Turkey Loads Has Skyrocketed, But Absurd Costs Won’t Kill This Popular Load — Yet

The cost of the premium shotshells has more than doubled since last turkey season. This is how ammo companies are handling the new reality