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Does every outdoor person need a bowie knife? We think so, and if you’re in the market, these are some of 2022’s very best bowie knife options.

Scientists say that 86 percent of tracked calves have died

The best subscription boxes for anglers of all experience levels wanting to try new lures and tactics

Ethan Evink’s fish, which he caught on the Missouri River, easily smashed a record that had stood for 16 years

The decision clears the way to ESA protections for bi-state sage grouse in California and Nevada, whose numbers do not currently support hunting seasons

You can catch more trophy pike in just a few days on the Cree River than you will all year back home

Should reaping be banned? Is TSS too effective? Does it all boil down to habitat? Our hunting editor lays out his prescription for a wild turkey recovery

After the lion attacked the woman, her dog came to defend its owner

A Texas angler caught a melanistic alligator gar in southeast Texas according to a local guide service

Can you refill single-use Coleman propane canisters? Technically, yes, but you might not want to. Here’s why and what we recommend you do instead.

Christian Haltermann caught the beast, which he says likely weighed over 1,000 pounds, at Padre Island National Seashore

Add a great timepiece to your everyday carry collection.

Talk about a bad hunt. Richard C. Harris was injured, lost, and hospitalized in January. Now, it has come out that he gut busted for poaching, too

Plenty of anglers have had a shark come for their catch, but few have had to duke it out underwater

The raccoon bit its captor as it was escorted from the stadium

Avian flu has spread into the wild turkey population out West

Young angler Callum Pettit caught the fish of a lifetime during a recent fishing trip to a private lake near Reims, France

Gear up for Spring and Summer, or start prepping for Fall.

Bowdy Gardner arrowed the giant buck almost a decade ago. Yet thanks to a recent rule change and a special panel scoring session, it’s now a new official world record

Sometimes less is more when it comes to fooling trout

Whether you’re a beginner looking to cruise near the shore, a daring runner of rapids, or fisherman looking for comfort and utility, here are the best vessels.

After testing them from 20 to 120 yards, the author says these field points are the most accurate he’s ever used. And they’re confidence boosters, to boot

Local conservation groups say that the lawsuit is a direct attack on the state’s long-standing traditions of public hunting

The best duck hunting waders to keep you warm, comfortable, and dry throughout the season

In April, angler Brett Plummber boated a 31.6-pounder—one of the biggest ever caught in Louisiana

Ski boots that don’t fit comfortably—and properly—can ruin your day on the mountain. Check out our roundup to find the right pair or any budget and skill level

The 31-inch arrow found in southern Norway had likely been frozen solid for centuries

Cheap cameras (under $150) that perform like stars

Wellingtons have been a popular work boot for over 200 years, and can still be your best choice today. Let’s take a closer look.

The right insole might be all you need to keep your feet pain free all workday long.

Whether you train your own dog or call upon one for help, a blood-tracking canine could save your deer season

A network of backroads leading to the author’s childhood home is full of hunting and fishing memories

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Local fishing guide Travis Wendt caught and released the big bronzeback while fishing Dworshak Reservoir

The black bear was believed to be 150 to 200 pounds and between a year and 2 years old

During a hike, a photographer came across a groggy black bear—and captured some once-in-a-lifetime images

Rusty Gates and Jimmy Johnson found a “continuous” carpet of morels in southeastern Iowa. They took 131 pounds on the first day and 44 more the next

While saddles, lightweight lock-ons, and climbers seem to be getting all the elevated hunting love, don’t overlook the advantages of hunting from a top-end tripod stand.

Most serious hunters tote a tried-and-true fixed-blade knife on every outdoor expedition. Here are some of 2022’s very best.

These lures might not be easy on the wallet, but they’ll put a hurt on giant bass

Get the best tent stakes to keep your tent secure no matter the conditions

Alex Robertson, a firefighter from Titusville, Florida, is taking the internet by storm by getting up close and personal with all manner of serpents

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant was training on a base near Anchorage when he was attacked and killed by a brown bear

For a brief window in the spring, the woods is full of wild, edible ramps. Here’s how to find them

An old Craigslist camper, dressed up with plastic pink flamingos out front, was the author’s first home away from home

Ben Melvin said the 13.4-pound koi fish “looked like a fire hydrant coming toward me in the water”

It was born as the homely jaeger rifle, but it evolved into the graceful Kentucky, and its accuracy helped shape our country’s destiny

Joshua Young, a recreational spearfisherman, was ambushed by a 10-foot Morelet’s crocodile during a recent spearfishing session

Fostering new recruits into the ranks has become critical for states with dwindling license sales

Proper care and maintenance go a long way with down sleeping bags. Learn how to store, care for, and clean your down bag to help it last longer.

When it’s python mating season in Australia, anything can happen

The best gifts for your graduating hunter, angler, or outdoorsman

The perfect boating accessories to make any boat more comfortable, safe, and ready to fish

It took Drury four years to tag what he describes as “the mother bear of difficult whitetails.” Here’s how he did it and what you can learn from his hunt

This fried walleye sandwich is as messy (and filling) as it is delicious

Even top herpetologists can’t name the deadliest snake, because it depends on how you define the terms. But here are the six serpents you least want to tangle with

Payton Moore subdued the gar of a lifetime on a recent fishing trip—and caught it all on camera

The shark, “Ironbound,” is an adult male great white that was last tracked to Pamlico Sound

Lester Roberts caught the 1-pound, 12.32-ounce sunfish, which has already been certified as a Georgia state record, while fishing on the Satilla River

Equal parts gear-storage room and refuge, the author’s basement is where every outdoor trip starts and ends—and where memories are savored

No occupation gives footwear a harder time than logging. We’re looking at the best logger boots that are tough enough to take it

The Bucktail Deceiver is easy to tie, light to cast, and draws in both freshwater and saltwater fish