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Record Fish

A 240-Pound, Century-Old Lake Sturgeon Was Caught in the Detroit River

The huge fish is thought to be more than 100 years old

Trout Fishing

The Ethics of Fishing for Spawning Trout

Every year, anglers argue over the morality of catching spawning trout. In areas where the streams are open for fishing, is it ethical to target fish on redds...or even to fish during the spawn at all?

Catfish Fishing

Louisiana Angler Catches Rare “White” Blue Catfish

Katie Purvis Johns caught this 19-pound leucistic blue catfish in the Bonnet CarrÃĐ Spillway near New Orleans

Duck Hunting

Chance Black Was an Outdoorsman, Goofball, and a Friend to Everyone

The 26-year-old duck hunter was killed on Reelfoot Lake in January

Largemouth Bass

New York Angler Likely Caught and Released a State-Record Largemouth

John Firstium's bass measured 27 inches and was estimated at over 12 pounds

Duck Hunting

The Beretta A390 Silver Mallard Was the Best 3-Inch Semiauto Shotgun Ever Built

It’s not even close. No other 3-inch shotgun is as versatile and reliable as the A390

Double Barrel Shotguns

CZ Hammer Coach Shotgun Review

Rounding out an Old-West Arsenal with a classic 12-gauge side-by-side

Turkey Hunting

Yes, Turkey Hunting Without Decoys Can Help You Kill More Gobblers

Modern turkey decoys are ultra-realistic and deadly effective. But on some hunts, you’re better off without them

Walleye Fishing

Spring Walleye Harvest to Be Allowed on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs Lake for Two Weeks

New regulations will permit anglers to keep one walleye for a limited time

Public Lands & Waters

Coral Reef Restoration Underway in the Florida Keys, Just in Time for Earth Day

A $5 million grant is helping to restore coral reefs in the Florida Keys

Survival Skills

10 Underrated Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life

Mastering the survival basics will keep you alive in the wilderness

Wildlife Management

Hunters Down 3 Tons of Feral Pig During Georgia’s “Hog Jam” Tournament

81 hunters collected 6,245 pounds of pig during a tournament for invasive feral hogs

Duck Hunting

Authorities Find the Body of David Vowell, the 70-Year-Old Tennessee Man Accused of Killing Two Duck Hunters on Reelfoot Lake

After a week-long manhunt, investigators discover the wanted man’s body near the site of the murders

Duck Hunting

After Two Duck Hunters Were Killed on Reelfoot Lake, Investigators Are Searching for David Vowell, the 70-Year-Old Suspect Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’

Warrants have been issued for David Vowell of Martin in connection to the death of two men Monday on Tennessee’s Reelfoot Lake

Camping Gear

Camp Comfortably with a Camping Pillow

Camping pillows let you get a good night’s rest when you’re outdoors

Hunting

How to Hunt for Arrowheads

Hunting for arrowheads is a pursuit for private land. Here's where to find them

Guns

Chicago Gun Ban’s Days Are Numbered

Bow Hunting Gear

Get Bow Fit

Guns

Criminalizing the Bill of Rights

Guns

Nugent and Norris Speak