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bottle nose dolphin
Wildlife Management

This Charter Captain Shot Dolphins with School Kids Onboard. Now He’s Going to Jail

Here’s why dolphins can be such a pain for saltwater anglers — and why you still shouldn't poison or shoot them with a shotgun

Daniel Mayer with a big blue catfish
Catfish Fishing

If It Checks Out, This Giant Blue Catfish Would Be the New Kansas State Record

Kansas wildlife officials have received a new submission for the state record but, for now, the 13-year-old record still stands. Meanwhile, the angler just missed out on a $25,000 prize from a rod company

Up-close shots of a limited-edition Morgan Wallen album being sold at target.
Fishing

Sportsmen Know the Fishing IDs Sold with Morgan Wallen’s New Album Aren’t Real Licenses. But Some of His Fans Don’t

Some social media users and Target shoppers have been confused about whether the album includes actual fishing and hunting licenses

A man catches trout fishing
Trout Fishing

A ‘Slow’ Day on God’s River Was Still the Best Fishing of My Life

The rapids make God's River fishing, for it's in this rough, wide, cold water that the brookies hang out

Seven coolers stacked on a dock.
Camping Gear

The Best Coolers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

I put 10 coolers from eight different brands through a rigorous side-by-side testing protocol.

Two Ohio game wardens stand next to two sets of antlers seized during a poaching investigation.
Wildlife Management

The Two Game Wardens Who Cracked the CJ Alexander Poaching Case Finally Get to Tell Their Side of the Story

"It’s hard to sit back when you know that he’s already confessed to all this, and you can’t tell people why it’s taken so long to do this investigation”

Testing the Shift Mags while biking.
Gear

Our Favorite Smith Sunglasses Are 40% Off at Backcountry

Save on our favorite shades at Backcountry's Summer Sale

tactacam
Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Prices on Tactacam Reveal Trail Cameras

If you're in the market for a Tactacam Reveal, here's where to get the best prices on one

A buck stands in the trees
Deer Hunting

Alabama Is Auctioning Off 5-Year Hunting Leases on Some of Its Public Land

The leases cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $8,000

One of the best rifle bipods
Shooting Gear

The Best Rifle Bipods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the top bipods for your rifle

A man stands in a meadow in Montana; a close-up look at a grizzly bear's claws.
Animal Attacks

‘There Was No Time to Be Nervous,’ Says Montana Mushroom Hunter Who Shot Charging Grizzly

Justin Lee and his brother-in-law fired eight shots during the charge and state authorities ruled it a case of self-defense

The Best Rubber Hunting Boots of 2022
Hunting Gear

The Best Rubber Hunting Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The best rubber hunting boots should keep you dry, warm or cool, and blister free no matter how you put them to use

A deer eats an apple
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Tennessee Legalizes Baiting During Deer Season — for an Extra $50 Fee

Even as CWD spreads in the state, a new law allows baiting on private land with a special license. The move is drawing mixed reactions from the hunting community

greek venison meatballs
Wild Game Recipes

Venison Recipes: The Best Wild Venison Dishes, from the Experts

Here are the best ways to cook America’s favorite game meat from our favorite professional chefs, wild game foodies, and hunters

A u.s. soldier in korea who was trout fishing waves his hat on the end of his rifle.
Trout Fishing

We Had a Week Off from Active Combat, So I Went Trout Fishing. I Got Pinned Down by a Sniper

When a young Marine sets out to catch a mess of trout for his platoon, he gets a bigger fight than he bargained for

A composite image of fishing and wwii
Bass Fishing

Right Before We Shipped Out to the Front Lines of WWII, a Local Took Us Bass Fishing

We were about to deploy to Europe, but Louisiana fishermen kept inviting us to catch bass in their best spots. Somehow, my buddy and I got passes for one last fishing trip

bear hunting in alaska
Black Bear Hunting

Bear Hunting with My 7-Year-Old Daughter Has Taught Us Both Some Important Lessons

My little girl, a crack shot since age four, turned seven this year. Like her older brother did when he was seven, she wanted to go bear hunting

A blue catfish caught by a commercial fisherman.
Catfish Fishing

These Photos and Videos Reveal Why Maryland’s Blue Catfish Must Be Killed

Introduced as a sportfish 50 years ago, blue cats have since invaded every major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay

Catching a spring lizard
Freshwater

Sometimes Catching Live Bait Is More Fun Than Catching Fish

When the fishing is slow, don't agonize over it. Switch it up and catch your own bait instead

An adult grizzly bear in yellowstone.
Animal Attacks

Mushroom Hunters Shoot and Kill a Grizzly That Charged Them in Montana

The location where the shooting took place lies roughly 30 miles south of where a shed hunter killed a charging grizzly in April