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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

A hunter glasses for game from atop a snowy ridge.
Policy & Legislation

Utah Wants to Prevent Anti-Hunter Takeover by Requiring All Wildlife Board Members to Have a Hunting License

Citing the "efforts to undermine wildlife policy" in Colorado and Washington, the bill’s sponsor argues that if someone is going to make laws around hunting, they should be a hunter themselves

glide baits for bass
Largemouth Bass

Glide Baits for Bass: How to Catch a Giant on a Glider

These hefty lures can score the bass of a lifetime if you know how (and when) to use them

A bluegill caught on a popper.
Freshwater

How to Fish a Popper

These four overlooked techniques will up the versatility of your poppers

An illustration of setter Jim the Wonder Dog from an issue of Outdoor Life.
Hunting Dogs

Jim the Wonder Dog, an Otherwise Ordinary Setter, Was the Smartest Dog Who Ever Lived

Most recollections of Jim are of feats beyond ordinary canine capability: He could point quail without training, pick the winners in the Kentucky Derby, and answer most any question. No one knew how he did it

12 vs 20 turkey guns
Shotgun Ammo

12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge for Turkey Hunting: An Honest Look at the Data

When it comes to selecting gauges for turkey guns, there are plenty of misconceptions. Here's what hunters need to know

A grizzly bear walking through the woods in the snow.
Climate & Environment

The Endangered Species Act Has Been ‘Warped by Decades of Radical Environmental Litigation,’ Says Lawmaker Who Wants to Overhaul It

Republicans have been trying to amend the ESA for decades. This bill — which includes good and bad ideas for wildlife management — has a better shot of passing than past attempts

A trout jumping
Trout Fishing

There’s No Place I’d Rather Be Than Rural Ireland, Especially When the Trout Are Rising

Dapping, as the Irish call it, is a simple, lazy, cheap, and exciting way to catch trout