Jimothy lore goes back a while now.

At this point, he’s graduated from “random raccoon” to full-time outdoor ambassador. Nobody gave him the job, but he’s somehow become the internet’s favorite ambassador for life outside. Long live Jimothy.

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onX has released an interactive map that highlights National Forest areas across the country protected by the Roadless Rule.

It shows crucial habitat areas for deer, elk, and black bear that could be fragmented by development if the Trump Administration’s plan to get rid of 40-plus million acres of inventoried roadless areas moves forward. This would impact everything from brook trout in West Virginia to mule deer in Utah and key salmon habitat in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.

We’ll continue following the proposed Roadless Rule rollback and any upcoming public comment opportunities as more information becomes available.

Full Story by @travishallmedia feat. @onx_maps ...

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It floats. It steers. It works.

There’s something to be said for a group of guys who look at a picnic table and see something nobody else thought to build.

Most people eat lunch at a picnic table. These guys decided to put one on the water instead. What started as a backyard build turned into a fully functional watercraft — complete with motor and steering. @builtdifferenttt documented the entire process from raw materials to the moment it hit the water for the first time. ...

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Learn your deer before they learn you. Scouting season starts now.

The new Field & Stream x Moultrie EDGE 3 cellular trail camera lineup is officially out now, exclusively at Tractor Supply.

Powered by Moultrie’s proven EDGE 3 platform, these cameras are built to spend more time hunting and less time fiddling with gear. Built-in memory means there’s no SD card to swap. They automatically connect to the strongest available cellular network, let you dial in your setup with Live Aim, and pin every camera on a GPS map inside the Moultrie app. You can request photos or videos on demand, while a 0.5-second trigger speed, HD image delivery, and up to 100-foot detection and flash range help you keep tabs on what really matters. If you want to leave it out even longer, the available 3.4W Solar Kit keeps the camera powered so the intel keeps rolling in. ...

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Brickyard bass. The wait is (almost) over. Our custom @23xiracing Field & Stream No. 67 is officially wrapped, and this weekend Corey Heim will take it to the Brickyard 400 with one very recognizable passenger—a giant largemouth bass stretched across the side of the car.

The design celebrates the fish that hooked generations of American anglers, pairing Field & Stream’s outdoor heritage with one of motorsports’ biggest stages. If you’re at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, keep an eye out for the fastest bass we’ve ever featured. ...

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One angler. 24 species. One shot at the title.

Kai Ludden isn’t chasing one trophy fish this season. He’s chasing them all. Through Massachusetts’ Freshwater Sportfishing Awards Program, every qualifying catch brings him closer to becoming Angler of the Year—but each species comes with a different challenge, different tactics, and a different approach.

From testing new baits to exploring new waters, Kai is documenting what it takes to complete one of the toughest fishing challenges in the state. Every pin earned is another step toward the title.

Follow along as Kai chases Massachusetts Angler of the Year, one species at a time.

Story & video: @kai_the_fish_guy ...

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She had never fired a rifle before this mule deer hunt. In 2004, writer Kimberly Hiss traded the streets of New York for the high desert of New Mexico with almost no hunting experience. Under the guidance of legendary Field & Stream shooting editor David Petzal, she learned to shoot, stalk, and prepare for her first mule deer hunt. But the hardest lesson wasn’t squeezing the trigger—it was deciding how she felt about taking an animal’s life. What followed became one of the magazine’s most honest stories about becoming a hunter.

Originally published as “Zero to Deer” by Kimberly Hiss in the August 2004 issue of Field & Stream. Join the 1871 Club to unlock stories like this from the Field & Stream archives. ...

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In August 2005, Field & Stream’s David E. Petzal put the era’s most respected premium hunting bullets through extensive testing to answer a question every big-game hunter eventually asks: Which bullet should I trust when it really matters?

From Nosler Partitions and Swift A-Frames to Barnes Triple-Shocks, AccuBonds, Ballistic Tips, and Winchester Fail Safes, Petzal broke down exactly where each design excelled, where it fell short, and how bullet construction—not just caliber—can make all the difference once the trigger breaks.

This story comes straight from the Field & Stream archives, where decades of America’s best hunting and fishing writing are preserved.

Join the 1871 Club to unlock the complete Field & Stream archive and thousands of stories that shaped the outdoors. ...

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The proposal does not remove grizzly bears from the Endangered Species Act, and it would not open grizzly hunting seasons in the Lower 48. Instead, it changes how states can respond to human-bear conflicts while federal protections remain in place.

The proposal is now entering a 30-day public comment period, and the outcome could shape how grizzly bears are managed across the Northern Rockies for years to come. Field & Stream will continue following the story.

(full story by @travishallmedia) ...

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