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Every local had a story — some more credible than others — about the ghost deer. Here's mine

After a long battle on the Rainy River, Travis Keating and his buddies landed a huge lake sturgeon that was too big to fit in the net

These versatile rods and reels are all you need for catching bass anywhere they swim

Sharks rule the water in terms of sheer weight, but there are plenty of other big fish in (and excluded from) the record books

“Elk are a fantastic big game animal that are welcome in every other part of the state, but the fact is we just can’t tolerate having them in eastern South Dakota”

Outdoor legend Grancel Fitz took a spectacular caribou bull in Newfoundland

"I thought it was just a nice-sized pickerel until I got it close to my kayak and saw it was like a huge torpedo”

By volume and distribution, the 9mm Luger has been the greatest cartridge success in history

After some convincing from his wife and fishing buddy, Bill Saunders certified his pikeminnow as a Washington record. The fish is now a pending world record, too

These are the seven must-have baits for any saltwater angler

The ultimate guide for finding the right pair of minimalist shoes to start your barefoot journey

Another hiker who arrived on scene shortly after the attack helped stabilize the victims and coordinate their rescue

We put the top camp axes and hatchets to the test

A federal judge has blocked restrictions for now, but a court battle looms

"It was the first time I’d ever walked up to an animal and thought, 'If I never pull the trigger again, so be it'”

Fishing guide and pro angler, Ross Robertson, shares his picks for the best walleye lures

Making lizards, worms, and crawfish at home is fun and easy if you avoid these three critical mistakes

After fishing for muskies in a controlled environment for 35 days straight, researchers at the University of Illinois came up with some interesting answers to an age-old question

The Bowtech Carbon One and Carbon One X are on sale for nearly half off right now

“It’s more about vanity than protecting park resources,” says one park policy expert based in Washington D.C.