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A Mexican wolf in a crate.
Wildlife Management

‘No Wolves Are Being Released in Texas,’ Officials Say After Facebook Post Sparks Panic

A vague social media post by the Texas Department of Agriculture prompted confusion — and anger — among Texans this week

An illustration of a canoe capsizing in a giant wave.
Wilderness Survival

A Freak Storm Flipped Our Canoe, and My Buddy Didn’t Make It. Here’s Where We Went Wrong

A sudden twist of nature doomed my friend, and nearly killed me, too

An elk against a backdrop.
Policy & Legislation

Idaho Bans Cellular Trail Cameras on Public Land, Hunting Deer and Elk with Thermals, and More

Idaho just overhauled its hunting regs to address fair-chase concerns. Here's what changed — and why

A black rhino stands in the brush in South Africa.
Animal Attacks

An Anti-Poaching Ranger Was Gored to Death by the Animal He Lived to Protect

“Something went very wrong and they came face to face and my friend was badly gored”

how to fry fish
Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Fry Wild Fish: Our Guide to the Ultimate Fish Fry

Here’s your guide on how to fry fish like a pro

870 turkey gun
Pump Shotguns

The Remington 870 Is Still My Favorite Turkey Gun. But There’s One Major Problem

This classic pump gun is utterly reliable and produces excellent patterns

Jack O'Connor looks down the sights of a rifle
Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle

Our former shooting editor put this great debate to bed years ago

SGT Zachariah Clark, the only medic on scene, credits training, teamwork, and quick action for saving lives after a bear attack during a land navigation exercise
Animal Attacks

‘They Might Be Dying. I Need to Get to Them.’ An Off-Duty Combat Medic Responded to Alaska Bear Attack

Sgt. Zachariah Clark was navigating through rugged terrain with limited equipment when he heard two of his fellow soldiers had been mauled by a bear

mystery buck wisconsin
Whitetail Deer Hunting

This Giant Nontypical Northwoods Buck Was Found Hanging in a Wisconsin Cabin. It’s Backstory Remains a Mystery

Experts think that the deer was taken in far northern Wisconsin, possibly 100 years ago

A dust storm rolls across arizona.
Climate & Environment

The Next Dust Bowl Is (Probably) Coming. Here’s What to Know

Prolonged drought across much of the U.S. is the new normal. It's on track to get worse. Here's what federal scientists want wildlife managers, ranchers, farmers, and gardeners to know about it

A mountain turkey strutting in the woods
Turkey Hunting

Before We Learned to Call Turkeys in Close, We Hunted Them with Rifles

Turkey hunting used to look a lot different

micro ned rig fishing
Baits, Lures, & Flies

Micro Ned Rigs: The Ultimate Bait for Catching Panfish and Bass

When you’re fishing for “whatever is biting,” tie on this tiny finesse presentation

A big brown trout caught on a streamer.
Trout Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Why You’re Missing Out on the Biggest Brown Trout of Your Life

Large rivers can be intimidating to pick apart with a fly rod, but not if you understand the rules of engagement

An emaciated lake trout.
Wildlife Management

The Bizarre Rise of Lake Superior’s Deep Water ‘Zombie’ Trout

In the deepest parts of the lake, nearly half of the lake trout netted by researchers have the perplexing condition

Cheap, expensive, and mid-priced PCC pistol caliber carbines
Semi-Automatic Rifles

Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect

In our 2026 Gun test, we put nearly 20 different pistol caliber carbines through the ringer — not all are created equal

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Grizzly Bear Hunting

Fred Bear’s Wildest Hunt: The Day He Faced a World‑Record Brown Bear at 20 Yards

The legendary bowhunter hires an unflappable Kodiak guide as backup while he sneaks into bow range of Alaska's giant coastal brown bears

crappie fishing
Crappie Fishing

Is It OK to Keep a Trophy Crappie? Here’s What the Fisheries Biologists Say

We talked to biologists in Texas and Wisconsin to get their perspective on the best-sized crappie to keep

An onX pin showing where the body of Kaden Sites was found.
Wilderness Survival

‘End to the Mystery.’ Body of Missing Turkey Hunter Found After 11-Day Search in Southern Colorado

Hundreds of searchers covered thousands of miles to help find Kaden Sites, who had been missing since April 15

An illustration of a grandpa and his grandson sitting by the fire looking at a shotgun
Rifles

9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe

OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more

An illo of a big kudu bull with a hunter in the background
Big Game Hunting

I Arranged a Shoestring Safari — Then Got My Rifle Confiscated and Had to Beg the Outfitter for a Job. It’s a Hunt I’ll Never Forget

My responsibilities at home were growing, and I decided it was now or never if I wanted to hunt kudu. That decision got me in a world of trouble