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Smallmouth bass caught and released in the Snake River, Idaho
Smallmouth Bass

Wade Fishing the Great Lakes? Try This Traditional Tactic for the Best Smallmouth Bass Bite of Summer

This story from the Outdoor Life archives highlights the coolest way to fish the Great Lakes

The Shimano Curado DC is one of the reels for frog lures
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The 7 Best Frog Lures for Catching Big Bass

Use the right frog to get more bites, and land more largemouths

A big largemouth bass that sucked down a frog.
Largemouth Bass

Do Bass Actually Eat Frogs, or Do They Just Strike Them? These Anglers Attempted to Find Out

After a diehard bass angler couldn't get a straight answer from biologists, he decided to setup his own experiment

peta member protest animal-based ag in Oregon
Wildlife Management

Oregon Initiative That Would Criminalize Hunting and Fishing Has Failed 

IP28 did not receive enough valid signatures to make the November ballot, according to the state elections division

wabatongushi lake walleye fishing
Adventure

These Anglers Train Hopped the Canadian Railway — and Caught Some Giant Pike

Climb aboard the northwoods express for a unique way to enjoy world-class fishing in the Canadian wilderness

grizzly bear Los Angeles museum
Grizzly Bear Hunting

Museum Curators from Los Angeles Shot the Biggest Bear in the World

The world's biggest black bear was taken for the Los Angeles museum exhibit

mountain lion
Cougar Hunting

I Tangled With My First Mountain Lion at Age 12 — and It Nearly Killed Me

The author’s father was killed by horse thieves. He was raised by an “Old Man” who never respected him — until he shot his first mountain lion

Best Compound Bows of 2026
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Compound Bows of 2026: Our Toughest Shoot-Off Yet

We shot hundreds of arrows through seven flagship compound bows to make our Editor's Choice pick

record smallmouth bass
Smallmouth Bass

Fly Fishing Guide Catches the Same Giant Smallmouth Bass 3 Times — It Turned Out to Be a World Record

Chris Senyohl knew the massive bronzeback he was after could set an IGFA record

A grizzly bear guards a bull elk carcass.
Animal Attacks

Animal Advocates Ask Montana to Force Hunters and Trappers to Carry Bear Spray

The petition to the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission comes just a day after a detailed report of a fatal bear attack on a hiker who used bear spray

snell knot
Baits, Lures, & Flies

How to Tie the Snell Knot: The Most Important Knot for Live Bait Anglers

Learn to snell a hook for better bait fishing success

stripped bass
Striped Bass Fishing

Back In the Day, Women’s Surf Fishing Clubs Ruled the Beach

In 1950s the “housewives” of the Northeast were slaying stripers and bluefish from the surf

upland bird guns
Double Barrel Shotguns

Jack O’Connor Explains Why Bird Hunters Got Shotgun Selection and Barrel Length All Wrong

The average gunner is still sold on the ancient myth — the longer the barrel the “harder” a gun shoots

Western diamondbacks are known to have a nasty disposition.
Animal Attacks

The 8 Most Dangerous Snakes in America

Learn to identify these eight venomous snakes (so you can stay the hell away from them)

Two largemouth bass in clear blue water.
Largemouth Bass

This Long Forgotten Tactic Catches Bass When Nothing Else Will

The old-school method of "spoon-plugging" might seem like an odd way to catch largemouth bass, but it actually works

idaho record pike
Pike and Muskie Fishing

“I’ve Been Looking for This Fish for 30 Years.” Idaho Angler Lands Record Pike

Timothy Hicks' dad once caught the Idaho state record pike. Now the son holds the record

A bluegill caught on a popper.
Bluegill Fishing

How to Fish a Popper Like a Pro: 4 Tricks for More Topwater Bites

These four overlooked techniques will up the versatility of your poppers

texas aoudad
Sheep Hunting

This Legendary Sheep Hunter Once Chased Mouflon and Aoudad on a High-Fenced Texas Ranch. Here Are His Takeaways

Decades ago, Jack O’Connor and his buddy went on an exotic sheep hunt in Texas Hill Country

The author tested the best elk hunting packs by carrying light and heavy loads in them.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

We Tested the Best Backpacks for Elk Hunting

We tested everything from lightweight day packs to 7,000 cubic inch expedition bags for their ability haul light or heavy loads

A private property no trespassing sign on a fencepost
Policy & Legislation

Pennsylvania Court Rules in Favor of Hunting Clubs, Against Game Warden Surveillance on Private Property

Two private hunting clubs have won a landmark private property rights case against warrantless searches by game wardens on posted property