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A large Florida black bear stands in tall grass.
Animal Attacks

Days Before Florida Considers a Bear Hunt, the State Suffers Its First Fatal Black Bear Attack

An 88-year-old Florida man and his dog were mauled to death by at least one black bear just days before wildlife officials revisit the state's first bear hunt in a decade

The sun sets on a perfect September day of paddling and fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Climate & Environment

House Committee Weighs Budget Bill That Would Allow Boundary Waters Mine, Approve Ambler Road, and Mandate Massive Coal Leases

Public-land sales are off the table for now, but critics call the budget bill an “extreme attack on America’s natural resources”

A deer walks by an arch at Yellowstone National Park.
Wildlife Management

Private Land Is Being Developed in the West. National Park Tourists Would Pay to Help Stop It

As tourism increases — and so does private land development nearby — researchers and ranchers are wondering just how much NPS visitors care about wildlife. A lot, it turns out  

Anita Colton euro nymphing.
Fly Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Is Euro Nymphing Right for You?

This highly effective and polarizing fly technique can be a confidence booster or crutch depending on how you approach it.

A child holds up a giant morel mushroom with several huge morels sprawled across a tailgate.
Foraging & Gardening

Young Mushroom Hunter Finds a Giant Morel the Size of His Head

The motherlode of huge morels was found in Missouri, and it has foragers all over the country in a buzz

We tested the best portable power stations.
Camping Gear

The Best Portable Power Stations of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

I put twelve different power stations through their paces to find the best for outdoor adventuring and home backup

A pronghorn antelope, crawls under a barbed wire fence.
Wildlife Management

Coloradans Just Tore Down a Bunch of Barbed Wire Fencing to Help Wild Game

The first-of-its-kind fence removal project took place along a highway in the Front Range over the weekend

The setup the author used to hunt black bears with a 6.5 Creedmoor
Elk Hunting

I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round?

One of our readers asks about overcoming recoil sensitivity and the effectiveness of the 6.5 Creed for big game

An illustration of a charging bear
Grizzly Bear Hunting

I Stalked America’s Most Dangerous Game in the Riskiest Place Possible

I wanted to be selective on my brown bear hunt. Instead, the brush was so thick I stumbled into a take-or-be-taken situation

a man catches a leaping dolphin fish
Saltwater Fishing

No One Would Take Me Fishing, So I Stowed Away on a Commercial Boat

Pairing your smallest adventurer with a safe outdoor-ready sleep sack and a comfortable sleeping pad is a winning combination.
Camping Gear

The Best Air Mattresses for Camping of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

I slept on half a dozen self-inflating foam pads to find out which is the best for campers

wisconsin whitetail buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Wisconsin Claims Record Deer Populations and High Harvests, But CWD Trouble Looms

Chronic wasting disease continues to spread throughout the state — and the areas with the highest prevalence rates saw significant harvest declines last season

Two Missouri redear sunfish.
Panfish Fishing

‘I’ve Finally Got the Record,’ Says Teen Who Arrowed the New Missouri Redear Sunfish Record

The bowfisherman, who has been trying to shoot the new state-record, said accomplishing his goal "feels awesome"

A bass ate a snake and surprised a fisherman.
Largemouth Bass

Video: ‘Oh My Jesus!’ Snake Slithers Out of Bass’ Mouth, Shocks Fisherman

This clip proves snake baits aren’t total gimmicks

A hunter packs out a buck; a busted ankle injured during the hunt.
Wilderness Survival

I Fell in a Hole While Packing Out My Buck in a Storm. This Old SOS Trick Saved Me

My phone was dead, my flashlight burned out, the storm set in, and no one knew where I was

Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners

Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners

Everything you need to know to start strong and build a lifelong bond with your new hunting companion.

Make fly reel
Fishing Reels

The Best Fly Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

From budget to big game, we help you find the best fly reel

One of the best camping mattresses for couples sits in Crosstrek.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We slept on the most popular double-wide sleeping pads to see which was best for your next camping trip

An illustration of a bull moose charging a hunter on a horse.
Animal Attacks

A Dozen Times I Should Have Died While Hunting and Fishing

Risk taking is a big part of hunting and fishing. Every time I go into the woods or on the water, I'm gambling that Mother Nature will not arrange to get me drowned, crushed, lost, or perhaps mauled by a bear

A turkey hunter with a banded gobbler she killed in Oklahoma.
Turkey Hunting

‘Never in a Million Years.’ Turkey Hunter Tags Banded Gobbler in Oklahoma

Turkey banding programs are ramping up as states try to better understand wild turkey population declines