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Trout Fishing

Brown Trout Are British Imports. These Are the 4 Native Trout You Should Chase to Celebrate America’s 250th

A quick guide to some of America’s coolest native trout and where they can be found

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Secrets for Catching, Cleaning, and Frying Northern Pike — from a Fishing Legend

Pike are one of the all-time underrated freshwater fish when it comes to table fare. Here’s how the Griz catches and cooks his northerns 

Public Lands & Waters

Feds Consider Closing Public Access to Indiana’s Largest National Wildlife Refuge

Big Oaks NWR has operated under a 99-year management agreement renegotiated with the Department of Defense in 2020. Now federal agencies are considering walking away

Catfish Fishing

5 Lessons for Catching Trophy Flathead Catfish This Summer

Go big or go home

Wildlife Management

New World Screwworm Hits Texas During Fawning Season. Wildlife Officials Are Worried

Concerns are especially high in South Texas, where the deadly parasite could wreak havoc on whitetail populations as it works its way north from Mexico

Freshwater

6 Fishing Rules That Are Commonly (and Unknowingly) Broken

You might know to check the size and bag limits for the species you're targeting, but are you avoiding these violations?

Shooting Gear

Palmetto State Armory Father’s Day Sale: The 15 Best Deals on Optics, Ammo, Guns, and More

Save on guns and gear from Kimber, Vortex, Smith and Wesson, Surefire, and EOTech during PSA's Father Day Sale

Wildlife Management

Nevada Is Using Specially Trained Dogs to Keep Black Bears Wild

Wildlife managers love Karelian bear dogs for their ability to safely deter problem bears without lethal intervention, but few states seem to be using them

Wildlife Management

Florida Desperately Wants to Eradicate Its Pythons. So Why Was This Man Fined for Removing One?

“Instead of a ‘thank you,’ the moment the ranger arrived, he slapped me with a $180 fine“

Adventure

The Smartest Packhorse We Ever Had Was Also a Complete Menace

All our horses have some endearing trait that makes up for their occasional mischief. But none is more trouble than our 1,500-pound bay gelding, Dick the Terrible

Freshwater

The 5 Hardest Fish to Hook

Even if you do get the point in these brawlers, good luck getting them to the net

Camping Gear

We Tested the 5 Best Instant Tents

Not all instant tents are gimmicks. These five tents are worth a look

Animal Attacks

‘Bear-dar’ Developers Say the New AI Tech Is Already Helping Prevent Polar Bear Conflicts in the Arctic

The radar system can dispatch text and email alerts to residents, and even remotely trigger a flashing strobe or noise deterrent near the bears

Big Game Hunting

Yes, Jack O’Connor Got Buck Fever. He Didn’t Let It Bother Him

Every year buck fever will get me down, make a fool of me, cause me to shoot wildly and ineffectually. Yet I am not ashamed

Policy & Legislation

Colorado Wolf Opponents Now Say Prop 114 Never Passed, Claiming Election Fraud in Appeal to USFWS

Two groups that oppose the Colorado wolf reintroduction commissioned a report on voter fraud that has been sent to the USFWS, along with an appeal to reconsider the program

Bass Fishing

How to Fish a Laydown for Giant Bass and Panfish

Whether you’re fishing a lake or a river, laydowns almost always hold bass and panfish. Here's your plan of attack

Freshwater

Why Every Boat Owner Threatens to Buy a Bigger One, According to McManus

Every small-craft owner imagines himself at the helm of a yacht. That vision is never sharper than when you're facing down storm in the Narrows

Wild Game Recipes

How to Save Your Wild Game When the Power Goes Out

Canning, curing, and smoking could save your hard-earned stash of frozen meat

Bow Hunting Gear

The Solocam Is Back in This Affordable Compound Bow

The new Mission Stryde brings back the smooth drawing Solocam in two new bows

Fishing

How to Catch Feisty Bowfins in Rivers and Tidal Systems

These tactics will help you catch more bowfins in moving water