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Close up of coyote fur.
Policy & Legislation

Colorado Advances Fur Ban, Contradicting Public Opinion and Biologist Recommendations

After a tense public meeting in front a packed room, Colorado wildlife commissioners voted to move forward a petition that would ban the commercial sale of wildlife fur

A Benchmade knifemaker grinds a knife.
Knives

Meet the Artisan Blade Makers of Oregon, Home to More Knife Companies Than Any Other State

Forget the hipsters. The true soul of Portland can be found in the knife makers who practice their craft in this rainy city

A harbor seal in Alaska.
Survival

Alaska Man Contracts Mysterious ‘Seal Finger’ Disease in What Officials Are Calling a Medical First

The 29-year-old hunter got the disease after skinning a brown bear off the Alaskan Peninsula, but it took doctors weeks to diagnose it

The Old Mountain Mesa Longbow
Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Archery Targets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The author tested nearly every archery target to find the best options for your home range

Director of the Bureau of Land Management nominee Stevan Pearce is sworn in during his confirmation hearing in the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee.
Public Lands & Waters

Controversial BLM Nominee Steve Pearce Advances to Senate for a Full Vote, Says He’s ‘Not So Sure’ About Keeping Public Lands

Former New Mexico congressman Stevan Pearce was approved in a straight party-line vote by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to run the Bureau of Land Management

Catching big spring crappie is all about simple tactics and gear
Fishing Gear

How to Catch Spring Crappie — and the Gear You Need for Success

Learn when crappie spawn, where to find fish, how to catch them, and the best lures to use

Rolling knife sharpeners
Knives

The Best Rolling Knife Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These sharpeners are easy to use and can produce mirror edges

A bass guide with a big Texas largemouth.
Largemouth Bass

Bass Guide Lands a 13-Pound Largemouth on His First Time Fishing a New Lake

"We were lighting them up ... It was one of the better days of fishing I've ever had"

A hunter on skis reaches down for a bird that a dog is retrieving for him.
Hunting Dogs

Photos: Meet the Renegade Hunters Who Are Skiing into the Backcountry with Their Bird Dogs

This niche sport requires deep snow, good dogs, plenty of birds, a pinch of avalanche risk, and a truly bizarre ski setup

Tactacam Reveal Ultra trail camera
Deer Hunting Gear

Optics Planet Deals: Save on Trail Cameras from Tactacam, Bushnell, Stealth Cam, and Cuddeback

We found 14 deals on some of our favorite trail cameras and trail cam accessories

The author tested the best tactical gloves while shooting handguns and rifles.
Optics

We Found Crazy Low Prices on Optics, Ear Pro, Knives, and Weapon Lights

We found great deals on Walker's ear protection, Trijicon red dots, and Surefire flashlights

turkey hunting shotguns
Pump Shotguns

The Best Turkey Shotguns of All Time

These are the time-tested turkey hunting shotguns that our editors use every spring

old magazine illustration of moose and canoe
Wilderness Survival

After My Husband Died, I Learned to Homestead Solo and Feed Our 3 Kids. Here’s How We Survived

At just 26, I was left in the Canadian bush with a log cabin, three hungry children, and a .30/30 rifle

Testing the best turkey vests
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Vests of 2026, Field Tested and Reviewed

We hunted with a variety of turkey vests and turkey vest alternatives (think chest rigs) over the last several seasons. These were the top performers

An ice angler with a record-sized yellow perch.
Ice Fishing

‘Our Jaws Just Dropped.’ Jumbo Perch Caught Through the Ice Should Break a 44-Year-Old State Record

A longtime ice fisherman from Wisconsin just caught one of the biggest yellow perch ever recorded in North Dakota

A big bass caught with a big pink bait.
Largemouth Bass

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Big Bass Baits You Should Throw This Spring

Big bass baits aren't new, but they are enjoying a resurgence right now. Here's what (and how) to fish

A Texas angler with a 13-pound bass.
Largemouth Bass

‘Shaking Like a Leaf.’ Texas Angler Pulls His Second 13-Pounder from the Same Lake

“I have that first Legacy bass mount in my rec room, and that’s right where I’m going to hang this replica mount, too”

a photo collage of high fence animals idaho
Policy & Legislation

High-Fence Ranches in Idaho Promised Biosecurity. Then Elk Started Escaping, and Wild Deer and Moose Broke in

Lawmakers loosened regulations on captive elk facilities. It put dozens of wild animals at risk for CWD, and stole opportunities from fair-chase hunters  

A Garmin Xero chronograph was used for testing
Shooting Gear

Get a Garmin Chronograph for $100 Off

Save $100 on one of the best chronographs

when do crappie spawn
Fishing Gear

A Complete Guide to Catching Crappie with LiveScope

Learn how to set up your FFS, dial in settings, approach a school, and clearly see fish on the screen