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Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: The Truth About Fish Size and Bag Limits

A fisheries biologist explains the surprising decisions behind how many fish you get to keep

Animal Attacks

I Was Asked to Investigate a Wolf Attack. Here’s What I Found

Frank Glaser, a legendary frontiersman and government trapper, spent nearly 40 years among wolves — and tracking down facts about wolf attacks. Here's what he learned

Fishing Gear

Get Ready For Fishing Season With These Killer Deals

Save on a Daiwa spinning reel, fly rod outfits, fishfinders, and lures

Wildlife Management

Vote Now: These 13 Wild Trail-Cam Photos Range from Stunning to Seriously Funny

A contest featuring user submissions has turned out a collection of incredible images of spooky whitetails, battling birds of prey, and more

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"

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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