- How To Drop a Deer In Its Tracks
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
- 8 of the Biggest Sturgeon Ever Caught
These white sturgeon are true behemoths—and all of them are over 10 feet long
- Federal Government Bans Mining Upstream of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
The Biden Administration’s Interior Department has withdrawn more than 200,000 acres of public land in northeastern Minnesota from all federal mine leasing
- A Bucket-List Hunt for Bull Canvasbacks
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
- Bowhunter Takes State’s No. 2 Buck, While Going No. 2
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
- Angler Catches Two 14-Pound Largemouth Bass in One Day on O.H. Ivie Lake
Dalton Smith put the hammer down on two giant fish on an impromptu fishing trip in December
- Feds Restore Roadless Rule for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
The USDA decision will prohibit logging and mining in nearly 50 percent of the nation’s largest national forest
- See How Master Taxidermist Edward Harden Brings a Bird Back to Life
Customers wait three years to get a bird mount back from Harden’s Taxidermy. Here’s how he mounts a rooster pheasant
- Michigan Man Cuts Straps on Another Hunter’s Tree Stand, Causing Dangerous 20-Foot Fall
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 Town Deals with Series of Mountain Lion Attacks on Pet Dogs
Colorado Parks & Wildlife has responded to three separate mountain lion attacks on dogs in the Grand Lake area since December
- The Hottest New Budget Compound Bows for 2023
The latest crop of affordable compounds offers both a ton of adjustability for new shooters and impressive performance for seasoned archers
- 5 Invasive Species You Should Be Catching
Whether you’re seeking thrills or fodder for the ultimate fish fry, these unwanted species should be on your radar
- The Best Rifles For Hunting Wild Pigs
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
- The So-Called “Killing Power” of Your Favorite Rifle Cartridge Is Total B.S.
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
- Retired Marine Tags 717-pound Black Bear While Hunting in North Carolina
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
- Professional Sharpshooters Increasingly Used to Remove Urban Deer in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Over the past decade, paying sharpshooters has become the primary method of deer population control near Cleveland
- Remington 360 Buckhammer: First Look at This Straight-Wall Cartridge
Remington’s 360 Buckmaster is a hunting cartridge made for deer hunters in straight-wall-cartridge states
- When Animals Attack—Your Fishing Lure
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?
- Australian Park Rangers Find Biggest Toad in the World, Then Quickly Euthanize It
Cane toads are one of the most damaging invasive amphibians on the planet
- 12-Year-Old Boy Catches Giant Great White Shark in Florida
Campbell Keenan hooked into the apex predator in 120 feet of open water while using dead tuna for bait
- First Look at the New Marlin 336 Classic Lever-Action Made by Ruger
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
- Utah to Implement Emergency Feeding Plan Due to Deep Snow and Poor Deer Health
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says it’s the first time the agency is taking this action since 2017
- The 8 Best Handguns for Hunting Hogs
The perfect pig-shooting handguns for just about any hunting situation
- Ballista Ballista Bat Reverse Draw: This Wild Crossbow Turned Heads at the 2023 ATA Show
The new Ballista Bat Reverse Draw Crossbow Pistol shoots 13-inch arrows at an impressive 420 fps
- North Dakota Angler Catches Massive 19-Pound State Record Burbot
Shane Johnson caught the jumbo fish while jigging in a spillway beneath a dam on the Missouri River
- Huge Venomous Snake Trafficking Ring Busted in Florida
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
- Moon Phase or Coincidence? Adam Hays Tags Another Red-Moon Monster
Whether or not you believe moon phase matters in deer hunting, you can’t help but be impressed with Adam Hays’ record of success
- A Visual Tour of the Biggest Little Taxidermy Shop in the South
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
- Does a New Study Mean You Should Stop Eating Freshwater Fish Forever?
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
- Man Captures Rare Drone Footage of a Moose Dropping its Antlers, Then Collects the Sheds
After capturing the rare footage, Canadian shed hunter Derek Burgoyne snowshoed into the remote location to retrieve the moose’s massive antlers
- The 5 Most Creative Poaching Punishments of All Time
These well-deserved poaching penalties delivered strong doses of poetic justice
- The Latest Rifle and Shotgun Ammo From the 2023 SHOT Show
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 Bird Hunter’s Cure for a Midlife Crisis
The author’s first-ever Hungarian partridge comes with a fresh outlook on the future
- Three Grizzly Bears Euthanized in Montana After Contracting Bird Flu
According to local wildlife officials, the bears were disoriented and partially blind
- Tested: The New and Improved Benelli Montefeltro
The Benelli Montefeltro has a new look and feel for 2023
- Need Proof That Bowhunters Should Avoid Shoulder Shots on Deer? Here It Is
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
- Polar Bear Kills Woman and Boy in Remote Northwestern Alaska Village
According to Alaska State Troopers, the bear was shot and killed by a local just moments after the fatal attack
- 5 of the Biggest Wild Hogs Ever Taken by Hunters
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”
- Population Explosion of Canadian “Super Pigs” Could Spread Into the Northern U.S.
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 Hottest New Trail Cameras for 2023
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
- Woman Lands Pending World Record Tautog Off Maryland Coast
Jen Zuppe’s massive 23.4-pound tautog should be a new line-class world record for female anglers
- The Hottest New Rifles of 2023
Straight from SHOT Show, here are the latest rifles for 2023
- Arkansas Mid-Winter Duck Survey Shows Promising Results
A perfect storm of conditions resulted in one of the highest mallard counts in the Arkansas Delta in recent years
- The Hottest New Crossbows from the 2023 ATA Show
The new crop of crossbows is out, including a reverse-draw pistol and a surprisingly affordable flagship. Here are the top 2023 models
- The 5 Most Unusual “Antlered Does” of All Time
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
- Reportings of Wild Elk in Iowa Are On the Rise
Elk are likely dispersing from neighboring states into the Hawkeye State
- How to End the Hunting Season with a Bang
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
- A Proposed National Monument Could Prohibit Hunting on 1.4 Million Acres in California
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 Springfield vs. 7mm Remington Magnum
The .30/06 and 7mm Magnum are both proven big-game cartridges, but which one is better?
- How to Make Venison Rendang
This one-pot meal slow-cooks tough cuts of game into tender meat loaded with Southeast Asian flavors
- Are Big Game Animals Too Scared to Actually Use Wildlife Crossings?
A new study shows that fear of traffic is likely preventing a significant amount of deer and elk from using wildlife crossings
- Gear Rx: Can You Winterize a 3-Season Tent?
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.
- North Carolina Angler Catches Record-Breaking White Grunt
Logan Ennis caught the record white grunt while bottom fishing with cut squid in 80 feet of water
- Take Heart, Your Remington Pump Gun is a Fine Deer Rifle
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
- How to Make $70K a Year Catching Unwanted Fishing Species
An unnamed angler in Oregon did just that by collecting bounties on northern pikeminnows. Is it time to quit your day job?
- North Carolina Man Bags Incredible Black Bobcat While Deer Hunting
The bobcat has a genetic condition called melanism that caused its unusual coloring
- Florida TSA Agent Finds Boa Constrictor in Carry-On Luggage
Spoiler alert: The airline did not allow the serpent aboard its plane
- Would You Fish a Lure On Your Fly Rod?
A history of “flures” and a time of harmony between fly and conventional anglers
- Louisiana Poacher Busted for “Big Buck Contest Fraud”
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
- Researchers Investigate Endangered Whale That Washed Ashore in Mississippi
The deceased fin whale was 30 feet long and weighed nearly 15,000 pounds
- Sorry, But Your Remington Autoloader Is a Crappy Deer Rifle
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
- The Hottest New Shotguns of 2023
From optic-ready turkey guns to the comeback of the 28-gauge, here’s what’s new in scatterguns for 2023