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an old color photo of Jack O'Connor sits on horseback
Sheep Hunting

Jack O’Connor’s Last Sheep Hunt

I once wrote that sheep were a young man's game. So, naturally, I had to go hunting for a ram at the age of 69

An Idaho angler with a state-record burbot.
Freshwater

Idaho Angler Just Broke the State Record for This ‘Underappreciated’ Fish

Caleb Wilson caught and released a nearly 27-inch burbot, a species that he says is often overlooked by anglers

Best fishing rain gear
Fishing Gear

The Best Fishing Rain Gear of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Every angler needs quality rain gear and these are our top picks

An Ohio fisherman with a record crappie.
Crappie Fishing

Ohio Bank Fisherman Catches a State-Record Crappie on His Way to Work

Jesse Miller was fishing from shore on the Great Miami River when he caught a hybrid crappie that weighed more than 4 pounds

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Catching Catfish, According to a Fanatic
Catfish Fishing

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Catching Catfish, According to a Fanatic

Catfish are fun to catch and taste great. What more could a fisherman ask for?

An old photo of a fisherman holding up a big bass.
Largemouth Bass

Old-School Secrets for Catching Giant Bass at Night

The best time to catch your personal best bass might just be at night. Here's how we used to do it

Hammerhead Flatworm
Wildlife Management

‘Don’t Lick the Worms.’ Hammerhead Flatworms Are Invasive and Toxic — They Might Be In Your Backyard

As long as you don’t lick a hammerhead flatworm, you’ll probably be fine

An illustration of a man taking cover behind a log
Survival

“Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk?” There Was a Time When Hunting Was Much More Dangerous

OL's former shooting editor describes some unbelievable hunting accidents and near-tragedies, what went wrong, and how to avoid them

The author targets small water for big bass.
Bass Fishing

How to Find Secret Bass Fishing Spots in Small Rivers and Creeks

If you’re sick of trying to catch pressured bass, look for skinny water

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Rifle Scopes

Save $280 on a Vortex Diamondback Scope

One of the best value scopes is on sale for more than half off

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

How to Fish Frog Lures to Catch Giant Bass

Here’s our ultimate guide for catching big bass on frogs

An older turkey hunter and his wife in Vermont.
Turkey Hunting

I Tagged the First Vermont Gobbler in Modern History Back in 1973

"I could see him way in the meadow over there. And I said, 'Well, I think I'll go after him. I'll just be a little late milking"

An angler sets the hook on a bass under a boat dock.
Bass Fishing

How to Fish a Dock for Giant Bass and Panfish

During the summer, fishing a boat dock is one of the easiest ways to catch giant bass and panfish

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

A vermont turkey hunter during the first modern turkey season.
Turkey Hunting

After Bringing the Birds Back from a 100-Year Absence, Vermont’s First Spring Turkey Season Was One to Remember

Like most Northeastern states, Vermont was devoid of wild turkeys until the late 1960's, when wildlife biologists started live-trapping and relocating birds from other areas

Fall 2025 hunt + fish media trip hosted by Sportsmen for the Boundary Waters, a non-profit group working to halt the proposed Twin Metals sulfide-ore copper mine and protect clean water in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness near Ely, Minnesota. Attendees: Rob Drieslein, Ben Ryder Howe, Nate Ptacek, Alex Robinson, Durrell Smith, Land Tawney, Lukas Leaf, Katie McKalip, Matthew Schultz
Public Lands & Waters

Twin Metals Paid Former Trump Officials $380K. Their Controversial Mine Proposal Near the Boundary Waters Is Now Advancing Against Public Opinion

Insiders say the Boundary Waters mining ban was nullified through dubious political maneuvers and backroom deals

Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 .220 Swift
Hunting Rifles

Modern Bullets Can Turn the Old .220 Swift Into an Even Better Hunting Cartridge

While the world focuses on heavy-for-caliber bullets, new bullet technology also elevates our favorite classics

A Virginia opossum in the grass.
Wildlife Management

To Target Pythons, Florida Researchers Are GPS-Tracking Possums and Waiting Until They Get Eaten

“We’re not putting these animals out there and in harm’s way. Harm’s way is there. We're just documenting what's happening"

A bluegill caught on a popper.
Bluegill Fishing

The Best Baits for Catching Bluegills (and Other Panfish)

A rooster pokes his head out of stubble.
Policy & Legislation

The House Just Passed Its Version of the Farm Bill, Which Is Years Overdue

The last iteration of this key conservation package was passed in 2018, and the current version is still at risk of getting bogged down. Here's what to expect