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Two turkey hunters on a rock watch a flock fly away
Turkey Hunting

During the Wild West of Turkey Hunting, My Buddy and I Stalked Birds with Rifles

Two buddies set out into the wilderness of New Mexico to hunt mountain gobblers, back when rifles were standard and calling was an unknown art

secret lures
Freshwater

Secret Lures: 9 Crossover Baits That Are Overlooked and Underrated

Under the right conditions, these traditional bass and muskie baits will catch way more species than you ever imagined

An eight-year-old angler holds up a big blue catfish.
Catfish Fishing

2nd Grader Catches Catfish That’s ‘Bigger Than Anything My Mom or Dad Ever Caught’

Eight-year-old Reese Perez had to sit down to land the Missouri catfish during spring break with his family

We tested the best hiking leggings.
Gear

The Best Hiking Leggings of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Find the best tights for hiking

A still image showing a drone operator using a drone to help rescue a deer.
Wildlife Management

Watch Police Use a Drone to Rescue a Doe and Two Fawns from an Icy Lake

The three whitetails had fallen through the ice and likely would have drowned in deeper water if not for the drone pushing them in the right direction

A vintage illustration of turkey camp.
Turkey Hunting

I Have to Come Clean About My Turkey Hunt

Me and my hunting buddies weren't exactly turkey killers. So when we all got together one spring, things didn't quite go to plan

We tested the best backcountry skis for powder.
Gear

The Best Backcountry Skis of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Skip the lift lines and tourists: You can go skiing in the backcountry with these powder-ready sticks

A grizzly in Wyoming.
Wildlife Management

This Former Game Warden Could Be the New USFWS Director. Here’s His Record on CWD, Wolves, and Grizzlies

As Brian Nesvik sits for confirmation as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, expect to hear lots about Wyoming’s record on chronic wasting disease, predator management, and public lands

An American shad on a hook in the water
Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Catch American Shad from Shore

The secret to success in this game isn’t knowing what to cast, but where to stand

A herd of caribou trotting across the tundra.
Wildlife Management

Alaska Officials Push to Continue Culling Grizzly Bears to Save Caribou

Alaska wildlife officials have been culling wolves for a decade to help caribou numbers. After a judge halted the program as "unconstitutional" just ahead of calving season, Alaska Fish and Game says it must move forward

A photo of an Osceola turkey.
Hunting Gear

Cabela’s Turkey Hunting Deals: Guns, Ammo, Chokes, Vests, and Boots

Stock up on new gear for going after gobblers

An illustration of a kid holding up a big bass
Smallmouth Bass

The Unmaking of an Ozark Stream, and One Last, Giant Bass with My Grandpa

As dams and development reshaped our favorite bass fishing spots, my grandpa and I squeezed in a final fishing trip

Freel with bull elk
Hunting Rifles

What Really Matters When Picking a Hunting Rifle or Cartridge

It’s easy to obsess over details and potential “what if” situations, but don’t forget what really matters when selecting a hunting rifle

an illustration of a bear dragging a dead cow by hunters.
Mule Deer Hunting

The Worst (and Best) Hunters I’ve Ever Guided

A Western hunting outfitter explains what separates the great hunters from the clients he never wants to see again

An angler holds up a massive largemouth bass.
Largemouth Bass

Texas Crappie Angler Hooks Same Giant Bass from the Same Dock 2 Years Apart

"I felt this steady pressure, almost like when you get snagged. Then she started taking line"

Two workers look over an open-pit mine.
Public Lands & Waters

New Executive Order Aims to Make Mining the Primary Use of Public Lands at ‘As Many Sites As Possible’

The latest order would also subsidize mining companies while reducing public input to reopen past projects — including a mine near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

A trail cam's perspective of an eagle attacking wild turkeys.
Animal Attacks

Incredible Trail Cam Pics Show a Golden Eagle Dive-Bombing and Killing a Wild Turkey

The trail camera was set on a hunting property in Georgia near the Okefenokee Swamp

A tournament angler holds up a lake-record spotted bass.
Bass Fishing

Tourney Angler Catches Record Spotted Bass on Final Day of Competition

The 6 pound, 4 ounce bass sets a new record for Lake Hartwell, a place Chad Mrazek has loved since college

An illustration of a buffalo hunter resting his rifle on shooting sticks
Big Game Hunting

Jack O’Connor’s Ode to the Humble Rifle Rest

The best way to make a clean kill on game is to shoot your rifle from the steadiest possible position. Our former shooting editor elaborates in these stories from the field

The Garmin Echomap is one of the best budget fish finders.
Fishing Gear

Great Deals on Fish Finders Under $500

These affordable fish finders range from $100 to $400 and they're all on sale