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The Best Swimbait Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Rods

The Best Swimbait Rods of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We review nine of the top rods for throwing big baits

A man holds up the giant blue catfish record.
Catfish Fishing

This Same Blue Catfish Just Broke the West Virginia State Record — for the Third Time

“This really shows how important catch and release is in preserving these trophy catfish”

The Best Life Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Fishing Gear

The Best Life Jackets of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested life jackets while boating, kayaking, and paddling

An illustration of a paddler standing face to face with a grizzly bear
Wilderness Survival

I Faced Off with a Grizzly Alone, and in the Middle of Nowhere

Even if I escaped into the river, I'd never survive the unforgiving Yukon. Never before had I experienced such fear

A boot company is selling gator hunts
Predator Hunting

This Texas Boot Company Is Charging $5K for Cowboy Boots. The Fee Includes a Gator Hunt

The $5,000 package includes a guided alligator hunt in the East Texas bayou and a pair of cowboy boots made from the gator's hide

A vintage black and white photo of a man darting a bear from a helicopter.
Public Lands & Waters

16 Incredible Vintage Hunting and Fishing Photos from an Alaska Wildlife Refuge

From black-tail deer in bathtubs to giant brown bears, these classic photos from the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge offer a peek into life in the Last Frontier

Houses with mountains in background.
Policy & Legislation

Public Land Sales Proposal Could Advance at 1 A.M. Tomorrow

The budget provision that requires the sale of federal land in Utah and Nevada will be heard by the House Rules Committee early tomorrow morning

A Virginia angler with a slab black crappie.
Crappie Fishing

Slab Virginia Crappie Just Misses World-Record Status Due to a Technicality

Although the fish was big enough to make record status, the fisherman didn't use the correct measuring device

The best small coolers stacked on a dock.
Camping Gear

The Best Small Coolers of 2026: Tested and Reviewed

Keep your food cold on your next overnight with one of these mid-sized options

These are the best duck calls for beginners.
Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Duck Calls for Beginners, Tested and Reviewed

If you've been hunting for a duck call that's easy to use and sounds realistic, look no further

Bluetti Apex 300: The Latest Entry in the Stackable Power Station Wars
Gear

Bluetti Apex 300: The Latest Entry in the Stackable Power Station Wars

A look at the latest in stackable off-grid power

A big cubera snapper
Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Beat Monster Fish with Mind Control

You might be strong, but success against giants has a lot more to do with using your head than your muscles

A canal in florida not far from where a pacu was caught
Freshwater

Watch: Florida Man Catches Unofficial State-Record Pacu from a Canal, Where Neighbors Feed It Daily

The fisherman, who videoed the fight, uses bread and borrowed Crocs to land the fish — then weigh it on a bathroom scale

Fierce Twisted Rogue 7mm Backcountry Rifle
Hunting Rifles

I Range Tested the Fierce Twisted Rogue: A Light Do-All Hunting Rifle

This new backcountry hunting rifle from Fierce is a wonderful balance of weight, performance, and value

A kayak angler moves across a large lake.
Freshwater

Kayaker Dies During California Fishing Tournament, Cause of Death Under Investigation

The fisherman was still wearing his lifejacket when he was found unresponsive in the water

striped bass fishing
Striped Bass Fishing

Use Glide Baits to Catch Giant Saltwater Stripers and Snook

These specialty swimbaits aren’t just for largemouths and muskies anymore

Cougar jumping on a man
Cougar Hunting

The Game Warden Asked Us to Track One Lion. We Found Four in Two Days

Back when Washington State had a $75 bounty for cougar hides, my buddy and I made a good living chasing cats with our three hounds

An illustration of a boy hunting cranes
Wilderness Survival

I Was the Youngest Duck Poacher in Saskatchewan

In those years, the game I shot and the money I made from trapping meant the differ­ence between eating and going hungry

camel hunting
Big Game Hunting

I Hunted Feral Camels In the Australian Outback

In the late 90's, the author went on a 25-day DIY safari in the Land Down Under

A Utah duck hunter and his Lab out on the water.
Survival Skills

This Happened to Me: I Nearly Drowned, Then Froze to Death, on My Duck Dog’s First Hunt

"I could hear the haunting sound of the wind howling over the tops of the cliffs. Then I saw the waves"