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Smallmouth Bass

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

Everything you need to know to catch fish on a Ned rig

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Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Smallmouth Bass Lures: The Only Baits You Need to Catch Giant Smallies

These lures will catch smallies anywhere, and any time of the year

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Bluegill Fishing

3 Tips to Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks

No bobbers or worms required

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Wilderness Survival

A Fly-In Hunt Turns into a Fight for Survival Against Wolves and High Water

As floodwaters rise in a backcountry delta, four hunters scramble to save their stuff, their shelter, and their own skins

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Trout Fishing

Salmonflies: A Quick Guide to Fishing the Most Epic Hatch in the West

Every year around May or June, the biggest stoneflies in the West start emerging along the banks of trout streams. Here are some tips on how to time and fish the salmonfly hatch

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Hunting Gear

These Top Air Rifles Are on Sale at Pyramyd Air

Pyramyd Air is running a huge sale on some of their top selling products

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Policy & Legislation

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Sues Montana FWP Over Corner Crossing

The joint lawsuit filed by two public-access groups comes just a day after the state's Lt. Gov assured lawmakers that corner crossing is illegal in Montana

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Crappie Fishing

Where to Find Slab Crappies During the Spawn

There's a flurry of crappie activity during spring breeding. You just have to know where to look

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Camping Gear

The Best Camping Chairs: Comfort from the Fire Pit to the Backcountry

Ditch your sagging supermarket knockoff for an affordable, supportive seat before your next long weekend in the outdoors

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Policy & Legislation

Montana’s Lt. Gov. Says Corner Crossing Is Illegal. Critics Say the Law Isn’t Clear

An effort to clarify Montana’s policy on corner crossing only deepened everyone’s confusion

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Catfish Fishing

‘Shocked at What We Caught.’ Florida Fisherman Pulls in a New State-Record Catfish on His Home River

"Once he rolled up top and we saw him, my buddy just threw the net in the bottom of the boat”

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Panfish Fishing

How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie

A deep dive into how to set up forward-facing sonar for crappie fishing success

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Hunting Gear

The Best Pellet Rifles for Small Game Hunting and Backyard Plinking

The six best pellet guns for small game hunting, backyard shooting, pest control, and more

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Foraging & Gardening

Minnesota Mushroom Hunters Haul in 1,500 Morels from One Spot

A reliable morel spot delivered again for a group of dedicated Northwoods mushroom hunters. Here are their tips for finding morels yourself

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Bluegill Fishing

11 Tips for Catching Giant Bluegills This Summer

Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics

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Largemouth Bass

‘Now That’s a Fish.’ This Largemouth Bass Was Just Declared the New Tennessee Record

"I thought he was hung on grass when his rod bowed and he started cranking"

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Bow Hunting Gear

Bear Alaskan Pro Review: This Budget Bow Is Shockingly Good

We put this affordable compound up against the best bows ever made. Here's how it stacked up

A teenager in a hospital bed; a tree that was struck by lightning.
Natural Disaster Survival

I Was Just Struck by Lightning While Catfishing. Here’s What It Felt Like

Hunter Wyche was thrown sideways by an exploding pine tree as the lightning bolt coursed through his body. The next day, he was out fishing again

A dry fly caught wild brown trout from a small mountain stream.
Trout Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: 3 Simple Dry-Fly Tricks That Catch More Trout

Gel? Powder? A banana-shaped rubber band? There are many ways to keep a dry fly riding high

A Missouri fawn with a tick infestation in its right eye.
Wildlife Management

Can Ticks Kill Fawns? As Ticks Get Worse, More Young Deer Could End Up Like This One

Ticks can impair and even kill fawns, particularly in bad tick years. As these parasites expand their range across the U.S., nasty infestations in young deer could become more of a concern