Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Centerpoint Wrath 430 won the best value crossbow at our 2022 crossbow test because it blew us away with its build quality, accuracy, and speed. This crossbow usually sells for $750, but Pyramid …
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One way to eat carp is to grill the fish whole and pick around the bones. nazariykarkhut / Adobe stock Americans can be picky about their fish, and if you ask a typical seafood lover if you can eat carp, you might get a puzzled look in return. This isn’t because carp aren’t edible. They …
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An ODWC intern removes aquatic vegetation from a pond edge with a Weedoo. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation / Outdoor Life The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has made a big splash on social media with their witty captions and funny remarks to followers, but a video they posted August 2 was met with extra …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Cabela’s is having a preseason sale with huge savings on binoculars and rangefinders. You can get $400 off Leica Geovid rangefinding binoculars or 16 percent off Swarovski EL binos. Check out all the best deals below. …
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Lonnie and Donnie (from left to right) Fountain hold up one of the blue cats that helped them brothers secure a first-place finish. via Facebook A fishing tournament that took place in Vicksburg, Mississippi over the weekend has officially raised the bar for payouts on the competitive catfishing circuit. Twin brothers Donnie and Lonnie Fountain …
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Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Low-profile baitcasters tend to be highly specialized, which makes it difficult to find one that’s well suited for all-purpose use. Shimano has been dabbling with solving this problem for years, and I think they’ve …
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Warning: This article contains graphic images. via Facebook One of the three women who was brutally attacked by a river otter in Montana last week has shared graphic photographs of her injuries along with her account of the attack on Facebook. In a detailed post on Aug. 4, Jen Royce tells the story of how …
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Hank the Tank perches outside a home in South Tahoe, California. California Department of Fish and Wildlife After months of debate between California wildlife officials, the public, and animal advocates, a 500-pound female black bear notorious for leading her cubs on home invasions around South Lake Tahoe, California, is being relocated to Springfield, Colorado. The …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Wicked Ridge makes some of the best crossbows for the money. The Wicked Ridge M-370 is on sale for $300 off at Cabela’s and Bass Pro. Wicked Ridge M-370 Specs Bolt Speed: 370 fps Kinetic Energy: …
Wicked Ridge makes some of the best crossbows for the money. The Wicked Ridge M-370 is on sale for $300 off at Cabela’s and Bass Pro. Wicked Ridge M-370 Specs Bolt Speed: 370 fps Kinetic Energy: 118 ft. lbs. Draw Wt: 180 lbs. Power Stroke: 13.8″ Length: 35″ Width: 9.5″ (cocked) 14″ (uncocked) Weight: 5.8 …
Forget trim tabs. Seakeeper Ride and its VACS technology eliminates pitch and roll, creates the perfect running angle and responds instantaneously to changing conditions. Being banged around by heavy machinery is nothing new, so we brought in a group of grizzled testers with experience in harsh, intense, bumpy rides to try it out and share …
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What happens when new landowners fence off what the public long thought belonged to them?. Katie Hill The history of America’s West is marred by disputes over land ownership—if not all-out wars—and so too will be its future. During the COVID-19 pandemic, well-off residents from California, Washington, and Texas sought their own slice of the …
Outdoor Life IF THERE IS any country wilder, more isolated, or harder to fly into than the Wrangell Mountains of Alaska, I have yet to see it—and I’m not sure I want to. Never again, I had sworn, would I make the nerve-racking flight east from Anchorage over and through the Chugach Range, across the …
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Jeff and Jen McCoy with the Delaware state record king mackerel. “I never thought it would be a state record,” Jeff says. Courtesy Jeff McCoy Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Sometimes, catching a trophy fish …
This boat is propelled by the dependable strength of a marine battery, embracing the harmony of nature and technology. Courtesy ODYSSEY Battery Marine starting batteries have a singular, but all-important job — to reliably crank over your engine whenever you turn the key or press the start button. As that moment could be the start …
Nock On Media Your bow, arrow, and broadhead don’t matter if you shoot an elk in the wrong spot. Whether you spend three grand or 200 bucks on your setup, the result will be the same: a few drops of blood that leads to nothing but disappointment. It’s the responsibility of all elk hunters to …
Deputy Fernandes launched himself into the runaway boat to get it under control. Pinella County Sheriff’s Office A Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office patrol boat intercepted an out-of-control, unmanned twin-engine fishing boat speeding across Tampa Bay on July 30. Body camera footage from that day shows Deputy Travis Fernandes pulling off a stunt straight out of …
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A dead brown found on the Big Hole this June. Big Hole Lodge In May, a coalition of more than 30 fishing guides sounded the alarm about the historic trout declines taking place in Montana’s Jefferson River Basin. Fed up with what they saw as a slow response to a serious problem, the guides wrote …
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A Tanana Uplands Dall ram. The Federal Subistence Board is poised to cut sheep hunters out of more public lands. Tyler Freel Dall sheep season generally opens August 10 in Alaska, at which time many sheep hunters will already be in the field. If the National Park Service has its way, however, some of those …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I’ve chased elk across the West for over 20 years. During that tenure, I’ve learned a lot about the best gear for elk. Elk hunting often occurs in remote, unforgiving landscapes. The gear you decide on …
Ashley Thess We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While you might not summit a mountain in a pair of sandals, there are plenty of hiking scenarios where hiking sandals are superior to trail runners or hiking boots. Beaches, stream crossings, and canyons …
River otters can be very protective of food and offspring, experts say. jrleyland21 / Adobe Stock An evening float on the Jefferson River near Cardwell, Montana, turned into a medical emergency for three residents after an otter approached the group and attacked. All three women were injured in the encounter, and one required helicopter transport …
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The triplet fawns battled each other for milk as the doe tried to walk away. Goats of Anarchy / Instagram A goat sanctuary in New Jersey posted a rare non-goat video to their social media profiles on July 20 that instantly went viral, amassing 7.6 million views on Facebook in two weeks. The footage documented …
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Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › After a long day of backpacking, there is nothing more satisfying than swapping out your hiking shoes for a pair of comfortable, breathable camp shoes. While some people consider camp shoes a so-called luxury …
Jake Ormand holds up the new state-record longnose gar. Louisiana Sportsman / Instagram It was mid-afternoon on July 17 and bass pro Jack Ormond of Sterlington, Louisiana was giving a fishing lesson to a young angler in his boat. The two were on a big oxbow lake off the Ouachita River near his home. Ormond, …
A first-person perspective of the Great White shark leaping out of the water. Courtesy Rick Austin via Facebook Rick Austin is glad he had his camera running while kayak fishing off the coast of Nova Scotia on July 30. If it wasn’t for the footage he recorded, nobody would believe that he caught an 8-foot-long …
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It’s time to figure out which high-heat technique works best. Jack Hennessy The quest for perfectly cooked venison never ends. For every degree past medium-rare, flavor potential drops exponentially. But we still want that hearty crust on the exterior to give us that, as you steak lovers might call it, “desired mouthfeel.” Logically, this would …
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The Model 110 Carbon Predator made long-distance hits on steel an easy affair. Tyler Freel We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Savage Model 110 was first introduced in 1958, and it’s since been a steadfast platform for the company. Despite some …
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Marrow-rich bones are an excellent choice for this nutritious homemade stock. Esin Deniz / Adobe Stock If you’ve ever caught yourself standing in the soup aisle at the grocery store skeptically eyeing the Tetra Pak of beef bone broth—which costs, say, $10 for a scant 16 ounces—maybe you’ve wondered how to make bone broth at …
AJ Frena THE BUCK we were waiting for showed up just before last shooting light. He materialized out of head-high Johnson grass just 50 yards away from the blind. I slid off the safety on my crossbow and tracked the buck as he angled toward us and into the open, then stopped broadside. I floated …
The shark attack took place near Margaret River in western Australia. Sharkdiver Martin / Adobe stock A 24-year-old Australian surfer had to put his dukes up recently when a great white shark attacked him roughly 100 yards from shore. Jack Frost, who was surfing alone that day, thwarted the attack by punching the shark in …
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ICAST wrapped up less than a month ago, and we’re all still a little dizzy from all the new stuff we encountered. We whittled the list down to 10 favorites that we think you’ll enjoy, in no particular order. But if this isn’t enough, check out our roundup of the 30 items that caught our …
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The two walleyes were stuffed with smaller fish to increase their weight. Courtesy Mark Mohr via Facebook A less dramatic version of the Weight Gate scandal that rocked the professional fishing world in October 2022 took place over the weekend in Dunkirk, New York. On July 30, a competitor in the Bart’s Cove Walleye Duel …
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The author uses a guided sharpening system for his sharpening business. Drew Conover We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I got my first pocket knife when I was five years old, and it didn’t take me long to say, “Hey, this thing …
Golden redfish stand out in the shallow marshes of Louisiana. Use bass fishing tackle and tactics to score. Aaron Benzrihem Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Fishing Louisiana’s vast array of bays, marshes and other inshore …
A security camera captured footage before and after the encounter in the dark garage. via Facebook Home surveillance videos from John Swartz’s house in rural Pennsylvania show the harrowing run-in he had with a black bear in his own garage on July 27. Swartz walked away from the encounter, but not before the 250-pound bear …
The poacher killed four bucks in less than a month. tomreichner / Adobe Stock Twenty-one-year-old Logan Bogie of East Ryegate, Vermont faces 18 criminal charges for allegedly poaching seven deer and a black bear with a suspended hunting license in October and November 2022. He’s also not the only Bogie man in trouble for the …
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Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you identify as a traditional backpacker, then you likely aren’t afraid of a heavy backpack. After all, when a backpack is well-built and comfortable then you’ll barely notice the addition of a few …
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Jeff McCoy and his wife Jen hold up the state-record kingfish. Courtesy Jeff McCoy On July 20, Pennsylvania angler Jeff McCoy went shark fishing with his wife and in-laws off the Delaware coast. He ended up catching a giant king mackerel, also known as a kingfish, that crushed a 31-year-old state record. The kingfish weighed …
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Dead coral in a turtle grass bed, photographed in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Florida. Tsado, Adobe Stock Florida is hot in the summer months, but somehow beaches always provided a dependable respite from the cooker, especially on the Atlantic Coast. Going forward, gamefish in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys National Marine …
The author takes aim with the Stevens 334 Walnut. Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Of all the rifles I get to test, I usually find myself rooting for the affordable ones. Evaluating them has opened my eyes to the …
Comparing the .308 Win. (left) to the .30-06 is a classic debate, but the differences between them are minimal. Tyler Freel We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Hunters and shooters will stick to their guns—and cartridge selection—sometimes to a fault. Yes, we …
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Kayaking safely requires some basic knowledge on what to wear. Daniel / Adobe stock What to wear when kayaking depends on two major considerations: the weather and the kind of water you’ll be paddling in. The right clothing and gear will keep you safe and comfortable while maximizing your time fishing, hunting, or just enjoying …
Clover is a preferred food source for whitetail deer. hakoar / Adobe Stock What do deer eat? It would almost be easier to answer the question “What don’t deer eat?” Deer, especially whitetails, can survive on a diverse menu that includes agricultural crops, wild native flora, and non-native plants that suburbanites plant in their gardens …
If you’re planning to shop—and possibly plunk down hard-earned money—for a center-console fishing machine this year, consider the following. Here is my must-have list of five features you cannot do without on your new pride and joy. 1. Enough Power No one has regretted having too much power, but the opposite isn’t true. Make sure …
Scout Trader holds up the record-breaking bighead carp. Courtesy Shooter’s Choice Tournament Young bowfisherman Scout Trader scored big while competing with his family in the Shooter’s Choice Bowfishing Tournament on western Kentucky’s Lake Barkley on July 16. That night, Trader arrowed a massive bighead carp that blew away the youth state record for the species, …
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Mike Kemp / In Pictures, via Getty Images This story originally appeared in the November 2002 issue. IT HAPPENS almost every year. I sit on a ridgetop in September, hunting elk somewhere in the Rockies. Flocks of geese fly high overhead in V formation, headed south to their wintering grounds. The honking seems to touch …
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These high-performance center-consoles can cover a lot of ground. Courtesy Contender Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. I remember when a run to the offshore fishing grounds went something like this: Get to the boat the …
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Sam Vassar captured footage of a brown bear taking down a moose. Sam Vassar via Instagram Fisherman Sam Vassar recently posted a wild video to Instagram of a brown bear chasing down and killing a cow moose along a rushing river in Alaska. The video was captured in the Bristol Bay area of the state. …
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The cape buffalo jabbed his horns into the lion’s body three times. savageanimall / Instagram It’s not every day that a camera captures an adult male lion getting its butt kicked. Most videos show the lion licking its bloody chops after taking down a gazelle or another plains game animal. But sometimes the tables are …
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Rock fish are among the most popular species in California. Anglers only need to be concerned with minimum lengths for members of this clan. Sam Hudson Slot limits are a fact of life for anglers in coastal states around the country, with one glaring exception. Federal and state fisheries management agencies widely use this regulatory …
The marlin flew right into the stern of the boat. via Instagram Catching billfish is all fun and games until a live one flies into the boat. At least that was the takeaway for the few anglers who nearly got skewered by a marlin recently while fishing in the Pacific Ocean. A video shared to …
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Alpha-gal Syndrome has commonly been associated with bites from Lone Star ticks, but researchers are still learning about the causes and effects of AGS. ondreicka / Adobe stock If you don’t know what Alpha-gal Syndrome is, you’re not alone. According to two studies published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, scientists …
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The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire is a great option for ground squirrels and small game. Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire proves that you can never have too much of a good thing. …
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Due to Nebraska’s small elk population, elk hunting is limited to residents and nonresident landowners. Brandon Jones / USFWS One bull elk, three cows, and two calves were illegally killed and left to waste in Gross, Nebraska. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission announced the poaching incident on July 22, the same day they received …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › For many hunters, the BB gun was a distinct pillar of childhood. Generations of us learned basic marksmanship and firearms safety with a BB gun, and there was never a more formidable tool when tin cans …
Anglers who make the boat run to the Dry Tortugas can target less-pressured species, such as this scamp grouper. Although, with today’s fast center-consoles, even these bottomfish now see their fair share of hooks. Denes Szakacs Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year …
A small portion the handmade crankbaits belonging to Elite Series bass pro Bill Lowen. Matt Nager We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › SONNY MCFARLAND has disappeared. I shouldn’t have been surprised. The East Tennessee region where he made his name is notoriously …
The tiger population of Nepal has tripled since 2010. World Travel Photos / Adobe Stock Tempers are flaring in Nepal after Minister of Forests and Environment Birendra Mahato suggested allowing limited tiger hunts to manage the country’s fast-growing tiger population. During a podcast interview in June, Mahato floated the idea of selling these hunts to …
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Newport Vessels We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Lithium Don’t Die SEE IT Compact Optima Blue Top SEE IT Kayak Dakota SEE IT Choosing the best battery for your boat used to require relatively few brain cells or discretion, as there were …
Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,653-mile trail that traverses the United States, from the Mexican border in California to the Canadian border in Washington State. It includes some of the most iconic landscapes …
Burkett holds up the new state-record channel cat. West Virginia DNR Lighting struck twice for West Virginia angler Allen Burkett. On July 20, he caught a giant channel catfish that broke the state record—which he set in the same lake last June. You read that right. For the second year in a row, the same …
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The confrontation took place at a well-known trout fishing lake in Central Oregon. raresb / Adobe stock A shotgun-wielding angler who allegedly shot at boaters on an Oregon lake was arrested on June 8. Nicholas Clifford Ervin Fetters, of Bend, was charged with multiple felonies, according to court documents filed in Deschutes County Circuit Court …
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The show floor of ICAST 2023 was jam-packed with products and people. Courtesy American Sportfishing Association ICAST ranks as an annual watershed moment for new recreational fishing products. This Orlando, Florida, trade show that takes place in July gives buyers, retailers and members of the media a chance to a multitude of new items, as …
Texas is home to more deer breeders than any other state, according to the National Deer Association. Houston Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty Images Texas is seeing an “unprecedented” increase in Chronic Wasting Disease cases in deer breeding facilities. This uptick has led to a new emergency order expanding mandatory live CWD testing statewide, TPWD reports. …
These five outdoorsmen had close calls with wolves. Getty Images Wolves killed a trailing dog in northern Wisconsin earlier this month, according to the state’s Department of Natural Resources. While wolf attacks don’t make headlines very often, close calls with aggressive wolves in the Upper Midwest seem to be happening more than usual. Just ask …
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Made for elite anglers that demand the most from every cast, the King Tide 8 features a full wrap with removable side shields, and zero-fog venting. Top of the line sweat management drains keep your view dry and unobstructed while the Non-skid hooding means they stay in place on any surface wet or dry. …
The fully extended mouth of the John Dory is striking, with its oversize, long protrusible tube. Courtesy Trapman Bermagui Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. While commonly taken by anglers in some regions, many are unfamiliar …
Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Best Overall Kammok Mountain Blanket SEE IT LEARN MORE Summary A versatile fleece blanket that’s as warm as any blanket on this list. Best Wool Ibex Wool Blanket SEE IT LEARN MORE Summary Extremely …
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The bull shark rammed the fishing boat eight times. @blacktiph / via Instagram Bull sharks are known to be aggressive, but a recent video from the Florida coast shows a whole new level of hostility. In the video that was shared to Instagram on July 24, a bull shark attacks a fishing boat while the …
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Alex Robinson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Best for Hunting Browning Citori Hunter Grade I SEE IT Best for Clays Browning Citori 725 Sporting SEE IT Best for Gun Collectors Browning Citori High Grade 50th Anniversary SEE IT There are more …
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The desert whip snake’s body transitions from a copper color to blue and back to copper near the tail. Mark Hutchinson / Wikimedia Commons After being misidentified countless times as one of the 14 other species of venomous whip snakes that live in Australia, the desert whip snake has received its own classification, researchers from …
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Nitto We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The last snow we got this year was a doozy—about a foot of heavy snow that set up like cement in my driveway. With thoughts of spring, I poured a mug of coffee, wrapped myself …
Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been backpacking for decades, and have based the …
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Muskies (top) and pike (bottom) look similar, but the two species have different colorations and patterning on their sides. vitaliy_melnik, Adobe stock / USFWS Anglers looking to tangle with big, toothy predators in fresh water would be hard pressed to find better targets than muskie and pike. The two game fish are closely related, and …
New wildlife commissioners in Colorado have backgrounds in animal welfare. John Hafner Colorado Governor Jared Polis last week appointed three new members to the state’s Parks & Wildlife Commission that have common experience in various aspects of animal welfare, if not grounding in traditional wildlife management. One of the new commissioners, Jess Beaulieu, is the …
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Guides Vic and Bill take a look at my bull moose and change their minds about hunting bows. Knick, a fellow archer, stands by. Outdoor Life Editor’s Note: This story was originally published in the June 1953 issue of Outdoor Life and it reflects the language and stereotypes of the times. A COLD OCTOBER drizzle …
The team of anglers caught the shark on their way back to the weigh-in. via Facebook It took Brett Rutledge nearly an hour to boat one of the biggest sharks in Alabama history on July 22. While competing with a team of anglers in the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, Rutledge hauled in a tiger …
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Investigators have yet to find any bears in the area. Jim Peaco / Yellowstone National Park A hiker discovered a woman’s body on the Buttermilk Trail near West Yellowstone on the morning of July 22. Tracks, wounds, and the location of the incident are consistent with a grizzly bear kill, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks …
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The M1 Garand is a classic service rifle that everyone recognizes, but M1 knowledge is quickly becoming forgotten. Tyler Freel We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › With nearly 20 years of active infantry service and accredited by General George S. Patton as …
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Lipless trolling plugs such as the Nomad Madmacs 200 became the hottest-selling lures in Southern California last season after anglers discovered that Pacific bluefin tuna of all sizes could not resist them when trolled at high speeds. Product shortages and price gouging grew rampant as anglers scrambled to get their hands on a Madmacs or …
The differences between English and American Labs vary, with British field Labs more closely resembling American Labs (left), just smaller. Kyle Hilton If you’re looking for a verdict on the English vs American Lab debate, I’ll tell you right now: American Labradors are the clear winner. They’ve got good looks, athleticism, and hunting drive in spades. …
John Hafner We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Point-and-Shoot Sony RX-10 IV SEE IT Digital Single-Lens Reflex Nikon D850 SEE IT APS-C Mirrorless Sony Alpha a6600 SEE IT Twenty years ago people would just ask, “Do you shoot Nikon or Canon?” Not …
The National Park Service recommends staying at least 25 yards away from bison at all times. Amit / Adobe Stock Some jaw-dropping details have emerged about a bison goring that occurred in Yellowstone National Park on July 17. Victim Amber Harris of Phoenix took to Facebook to recount the events that led up to the …
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Logan Harlan with the New Mexico state-record whitetail. Boone & Crockett On December 13, 2021, Logan Harlan carried a late-season buck tag onto New Mexico public land in hopes of finding a good-sized whitetail. After a few unsuccessful days with his dad Larry and sister-in-law Lorri, the group eventually eyed a large 6-by-6 on public …
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Fish are often found where currents collide. Here’s how to find those areas and capitalize on them. Jerry Audet Special delivery: Sign up for the free Salt Water Sportsman email newsletter. Subscribe to Salt Water Sportsman magazine for $19 for 1 year and receive 4 bonus digital issues. Sharp anglers know there are limited periods each day when the …
Russell slogs through a red gum swamp in Victoria Province, Australia. Jake Latendresse IF I COULD BE REINCARNATED, I’d come back as a used-car salesman,” Ramsey Russell says to me. It’s 5 a.m., and we’re barreling down a dark highway in Obregon, Mexico. Russell, 53, is explaining how it would be easier to sell used …
ICAST 2023 had an unbelievable amount of new tackle, gear, and apparel for anglers. Courtesy ICAST ICAST can be a bit overwhelming, with countless square feet of new products jammed into the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. It would be impossible to cover them all here, but we picked some highlights that we …
The border wall broke up ample wildlife habitat, much to the concern of wildlife biologists and enthusiasts. Wonderlane / Flickr Dialogue about the U.S.-Mexico border wall usually revolves around people. This makes sense, since the wall’s core purpose is to keep humans separate from other humans. But a handful of biologists, politicians, and conservationists recognized …
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Old Town We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The kayak fishing space has grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade, and no topic has garnered more debate in that time than propulsion methods. Whether it’s paddle, pedal, or motor, everyone …
Steven Samuelson was caught on game camera around the time he poached the moose. Colorado Parks and Wildlife After a two-year investigation that involved Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers driving four and a half hours to Oakley, Kansas, a poacher has been brought to justice for illegally killing a bull moose in Teller County, Colorado …
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The author with a snakehead. Joe Cermele Invasive snakeheads have reared their “hideous” mugs in the news again recently, this time because they’ve been discovered in Louisiana and Missouri. My reaction to these stories is always, “here we go again.” If you know anything about how these fish have proliferated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, …
A wider variety of 9mm pistols (left) is available, but the 10mm pistols (right) are part of a fast-growing category. Tyler Freel We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The 9mm and 10mm are cartridges with only a millimeter of difference in bullet …
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Here’s your guide to catching bluegills on the fly. Joe Cermele We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Fly fishing is synonymous with trout. When most people think about fly fishing, they conjure images of mountain streams and fish sipping mayflies and caddisflies …
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Shaddock and his dog Bella aboard the commercial tuna fishing boat that rescued him on July 12. Grupo Mar / via Facebook After spending three months adrift on the Pacific Ocean, Australian sailor Timothy Shaddock was rescued by a group of Mexican tuna fisherman on July 12, the Associated Press reports. Stepping on dry land …
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Charlie Clinton holds up the red-bellied pacu he pulled from a neighborhood pond. Courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation reports that a young angler caught an unusual fish from a neighborhood pond over the weekend. The short, bream-shaped fish had human-like teeth and looked a lot like …
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