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There are times when you need your buck to more or less fall where he stands. Here’s where to aim with a rifle to make that happen

These white sturgeon are true behemoths—and all of them are over 10 feet long

The Biden Administration’s Interior Department has withdrawn more than 200,000 acres of public land in northeastern Minnesota from all federal mine leasing

Even the most promising hunts may not go as planned. But you never know what hunt will be your last, so enjoy the one you’re on

Chris Alberini dumped the 196-inch whitetail while popping a squat. And, get this, it should be the state’s new No. 2 nontypical bow buck. Really

Dalton Smith put the hammer down on two giant fish on an impromptu fishing trip in December

The USDA decision will prohibit logging and mining in nearly 50 percent of the nation’s largest national forest

Customers wait three years to get a bird mount back from Harden’s Taxidermy. Here’s how he mounts a rooster pheasant

Thomas Steel III pleaded guilty to intentionally sabotaging another hunter on public land in Northern Michigan. He is serving jail time and received an indefinite hunting ban

Colorado Parks & Wildlife has responded to three separate mountain lion attacks on dogs in the Grand Lake area since December

The latest crop of affordable compounds offers both a ton of adjustability for new shooters and impressive performance for seasoned archers

Whether you’re seeking thrills or fodder for the ultimate fish fry, these unwanted species should be on your radar

Whether you want to hunt pigs up close or from across a corn field, our shooting editor has the right hog hunting rifle for you

You may have been told that certain cartridges drop game faster, but in six decades of hunting, our rifles editor has not seen the evidence

Dan Parrott was 50 yards away from the massive bruin when he dropped it with a perfect shot that hit just behind the shoulder. Here’s his story

Over the past decade, paying sharpshooters has become the primary method of deer population control near Cleveland

Remington’s 360 Buckmaster is a hunting cartridge made for deer hunters in straight-wall-cartridge states

Yes, fish are “animals,” but what about when a gator grabs your popper or an otter eats your bait? Do you know what to do?

Cane toads are one of the most damaging invasive amphibians on the planet

Campbell Keenan hooked into the apex predator in 120 feet of open water while using dead tuna for bait

Our hunting editor was there for the long-awaited reintroduction of the Marlin 336 at last week’s SHOT show—and he has good news for all you lever-gun nuts

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says it’s the first time the agency is taking this action since 2017

The perfect pig-shooting handguns for just about any hunting situation

The new Ballista Bat Reverse Draw Crossbow Pistol shoots 13-inch arrows at an impressive 420 fps

Shane Johnson caught the jumbo fish while jigging in a spillway beneath a dam on the Missouri River

Suspects allegedly spoke of a plan to release deadly non-native snakes into the wild, where they could easily live and breed in Florida’s subtropical climate

Whether or not you believe moon phase matters in deer hunting, you can’t help but be impressed with Adam Hays’ record of success

Taxidermist Edward Harden and his team are in high demand. Here’s a look at why their small downtown storefront is a destination for top-notch work

The latest findings suggest that every wild fish swimming in our country is packing a dangerous dose of “forever chemicals.” But I’m not trashing my fryer just yet

After capturing the rare footage, Canadian shed hunter Derek Burgoyne snowshoed into the remote location to retrieve the moose’s massive antlers

These well-deserved poaching penalties delivered strong doses of poetic justice

This year at SHOT Show, we’re seeing plenty of non-toxic shotgun loads, the comeback of the 28-gauge, and a brand-new straight-wall rifle cartridge

The author’s first-ever Hungarian partridge comes with a fresh outlook on the future

According to local wildlife officials, the bears were disoriented and partially blind

The Benelli Montefeltro has a new look and feel for 2023

Some argue that with today’s archery equipment, shoulder shots on deer are just fine. But data from nearly 50 professional deer trackers suggests otherwise

According to Alaska State Troopers, the bear was shot and killed by a local just moments after the fatal attack

Just how big can a wild pig grow? Here are some of the heaviest ever taken, including three 700-plus-pound porkers, and the almost mythical “Hogzilla”

A cross between wild boars and domestic pigs, these feral swine can survive cold climates and could create a whole new pig problem for northern states

The latest crop of cams is one of the best in years, including one unit that claims eliminate false triggers. Here are the new year’s top models

Jen Zuppe’s massive 23.4-pound tautog should be a new line-class world record for female anglers

Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023

A perfect storm of conditions resulted in one of the highest mallard counts in the Arkansas Delta in recent years

The new crop of crossbows is out, including a reverse-draw pistol and a surprisingly affordable flagship. Here are the top 2023 models

Some folks call them hermaphrodites while others swear that they’re antlered does. Here are five of the craziest-looking “antlered does” we’ve seen in recent years

Elk are likely dispersing from neighboring states into the Hawkeye State

Sometimes, just when you think it’s all over for another year, the hunting season gives you one last gift. Here’s how eight F&S writers recall their most memorable parting shots

If approved, the Range of Light National Monument would transfer a large swath of national forest to the management of the National Park Service

The .30/06 and 7mm Magnum are both proven big-game cartridges, but which one is better?

This one-pot meal slow-cooks tough cuts of game into tender meat loaded with Southeast Asian flavors

A new study shows that fear of traffic is likely preventing a significant amount of deer and elk from using wildlife crossings

Can you use a 3-season tent for winter camping? Yes! You’ll just need to add a few things. Here’s how to do it.

Logan Ennis caught the record white grunt while bottom fishing with cut squid in 80 feet of water

Are you a big-woods hunter who loves his Remington pump gun? Great. F&S rifles editor David E. Petzal thinks you will probably not rot in hell for it

An unnamed angler in Oregon did just that by collecting bounties on northern pikeminnows. Is it time to quit your day job?

The bobcat has a genetic condition called melanism that caused its unusual coloring

Spoiler alert: The airline did not allow the serpent aboard its plane

A history of “flures” and a time of harmony between fly and conventional anglers

Authorities began investigating the man after he posted a photo of an 8-point buck that he poached on the Facebook page of a local bank

The deceased fin whale was 30 feet long and weighed nearly 15,000 pounds

Are you a big-woods hunter who loves his Remington auto? Okay, well, David E. Petzal thinks your rifle sucks and is going to tell you why

From optic-ready turkey guns to the comeback of the 28-gauge, here’s what’s new in scatterguns for 2023