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A smallmouth bass with a sucker lodged in its throat.
Wildlife Management

A New Plan to Flush Smallies Out of the Grand Canyon Seems to Be Working. Some Western Lawmakers Want to Squash It

Republican lawmakers in a couple Western states say a Biden-era strategy to curb the spread of smallmouth bass in the Colorado is cutting too deep into hydroelectric power revenues

A barred owl flies through the trees.
Policy & Legislation

Lawmakers Ask Trump to Stop the $1.3 Billion Plan to Shoot 450,000 Non-Native Barred Owls

A Texas Republican and California Democrat teamed up to challenge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's controversial plan to kill nearly half a million barred owls in hopes of saving the spotted owl

jaws reel
Shark Fishing

Everything That’s Wrong With the “Jaws” Fight Scene

Captain Quint may have been tough, but his fishing game was a little weak

A photo collage of the new pending world-record bull
Elk Hunting

The Real Story Behind the Casey Brooks Bull, the Pending World Record Elk

After months of social media controversy and a formal Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation, Brooks is ready to tell his side of the story

A charter boat captain tosses a striped bass into a dock container.
Striped Bass Fishing

Supreme Court Upholds Tighter Fishing Regs for Striped Bass, Rejecting Pleas from Charter Captains

Maryland fishing groups say the new regulations stand could damage local economies that rely on sport fishing

wisconsin UTV
Wildlife Management

‘You Shot Me in the Head and I’m Done.’ Wisconsin Man Sentenced to 4.5 Years After Assaulting Game Warden

During a seemingly routine traffic stop, a UTV driver started a brutal fight with a game warden. The incident nearly turned fatal

Best Bushcraft Knives
Knives

The Best Bushcraft Knives of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A bushcraft knife’s primary job is wood processing, and these knives excel at that task

Researchers unearth a mammoth tusk in West Texas.
Climate & Environment

‘I Couldn’t Believe It.’ Deer Hunter Finds Prehistoric Mammoth Tusk on West Texas Ranch

The recent discovery adds to our understanding of Columbian mammoths and their natural history in the Lone Star State

Best fish finder
Fishing Gear

The Best Fish Finders of 2025: Forward Facing Sonar to Budget Options

Find the best fish finder for your boat or kayak in this review

national wildlife refuge USFWS employee
Policy & Legislation

As Trump Attempts to Reform Federal Government, Hunters and Anglers Face ‘Unintended Consequences’

The large-scale cuts and resulting uncertainty within federal agencies could lead to loss of public access, stalled conservation funds, and canceled wildlife research

Mount electronics
Fishing Gear

Up to 50% off at Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic

Upgrade your boat's tech for less just in time for spring fishing

Inserting a magazine into a handgun
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Colorado Gun Owners Will Likely Need a Permit to Purchase Most Semi-Autos

The most recent version of a bill that began as an attempt to ban semi-autos with detachable magazines will now require permits and additional qualifications for ownership on top of regular background checks

A kayak angler's perspective of rescuing dogs from an icy river.
Wilderness Survival

Watch a Kayak Fisherman Save Two Dogs from Drowning in an Icy River

Zach Lalonde was in the right place at the right time

Jim Carmichel with 45/70
Hunting Rifles

Classic Carmichel: The Rebirth of the .45/70

Our former shooting editor covers the comeback of a classic cartridge

Spring crappie fishing
Crappie Fishing

How to Catch Crappie

Crappie fishing can be hot all year long if you know where to fish. Here's our ultimate guide on how to catch crappies

A chain pickerel with a lure in its mouth.
Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: Early Spring Tricks for Giant Chain Pickerel

Now is the time to score the heaviest toothy underdog of your life. Here's how to pull it off

The best boat covers protect your boat from UV, rain, and dirt.
Gear

The Best Boat Covers of 2025

Protect your boat from UV fade, mildew, dirt, and dust

Testing the best bows compound bow sights
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Bow Sights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We review durable, bright, and light sights for bowhunting

A chef poses with a giant nutria in front of a large barbecue grill.
Wildlife Management

Feds Want You to Eat More BBQ Swamp Rat to Save Your Local Marsh

A government spokesperson says nutria "pairs brilliantly" with Zinfandel. We'll add that it's pretty good with light beer, too

Federal TSS performs better with more choke.
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Chokes of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Picking the right after-market turkey hunting choke can be complicated. The experts we interviewed will help make it easier