Lila with his catch-and-release record pike. Minnesota DNR Brad Lila of Hudson, Wisconsin, was ice fishing on the sprawling 132,000-acre Mille Lacs Lake on Jan. 22 when he caught, measured, and released a big northern pike. The Minnesota DNR has certified the fish at 46.25 inches long as a tie for the state-record in the …
Riders of a certain age can remember when tank pads first gained wide popularity, moving from being little more than stickers guarding the interface between the abrasive zippers of riding gear and the delicate paint of the gas tank. The genesis of intricate pad designs was the advent of the high-backed tanks that appeared during …
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Boucha, after wrestling the laker through the ice. Courtesy of Sam Boucha It was a long and cold fight, but worth the effort when lifelong angler Sam Boucha hauled an estimated 57-pound lake trout through a hole in the ice on March 3 from an unnamed lake near Red Lake, Ontario. Boucha and her boyfriend, …
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Game Boy’s “Pocket Sonar” unit. Gaming Historian Electronics are a hot button topic in fishing lately. Over the last few years, the advent of technology like side-scan, down-scan, and forward-looking sonar has a lot of folks asking if the sport is getting ruined because we’re giving fish no place to hide. The answer, naturally, depends …
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Sean Murphy (left) and Greg Hamilton and getting after it with their long guns during a training session. Tanner Denton If you want to get better at something, it’s worth learning from the best. As a guy who likes to shoot at small pieces of steel at very long distances, I’m always looking to up …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Spring camping is on the horizon. We found the best Amazon deals on tents and hiking boots to upgrade last season’s camping essentials for less. Arguably two of the most important gear purchases for spring are …
A worker cleans sargassum seaweed from a beach in Mexico last year. Artur Widak / NurPhoto via Getty Images A massive floating jungle of sargassum seaweed—so large it can be seen from space—is on a collision course with the North America mainland. It’s most likely hitting land somewhere on the Gulf of Mexico shoreline, according …
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Mitch Rompola with his giant Michigan whitetail. Richard P. Smith Editor’s Note: Richard P. Smith is a longtime outdoor writer and editor from Michigan. What follows is his perspective on the Rompola Buck, one of the most controversial whitetails of all time. The author has covered the story of this buck since the very beginning. …
Ben Lilly—the last of the mountain men, portrait by W. Herbert Dunton. This story originally appeared in the May 1948 issue with illustrations by Bob Kuhn. Outdoor Life This story, “Last of the Mountain Men,” originally ran in the May 1948 issue of Outdoor Life. Ben Lilly, a legendary hunter and houndsman of the American …
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Bluefin tuna often inhale clear poppers, exposing the leader to their teeth, but heavy fluoro minimizes bite-offs. Courtesy Clear Choice This scenario repeated itself time and again this summer off the Southern California coast: Boats would pull up on huge schools of surface-feeding bluefins—known as foamers for the vigorous way they churn up the water—charged …
News flash: Suzuki is still selling the DR-Z400SM. Can you believe it? One of the early adopters of the street-legal supermoto craze, Suzuki had a lot of people excited with this bike. Unlike former MOron Sean Alexander in his ride story below, I was less than thrilled with the bike. Anemic and heavy, it dulled …
Harley-Davidson has officially revealed the X 350 for the Chinese market, a small displacement flat track-inspired roadster produced with Qianjiang Motor (QJ Motor). As of this writing, the X 350 is only confirmed for China, though a modified variant known as the X350RA will be used in Harley-Davidson Rider Academy programs in the U.S. QJ …
The gator entered the homeowner’s backyard through a broken fence. jeremy / Adobe Stock An unidentified homeowner had a terrifying experience in his backyard when a large alligator charged and grabbed his dog in its jaws this week. The incident happened in Deltona, Florida, which is just north of Orlando, according to Fox35 Orlando TV. …
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Josh Kelsey tagged the bull in September 2022. Courtesy of Josh Kelsey It took Josh Kelsey more than two decades of hunting and a half-decade spent chasing the same bull to grasp the most important lesson of all: If you want to kill the biggest elk in the woods, you have to be the biggest …
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The desert outside Los Angeles. David McNew / Getty Images A LONE DOVE soared over us, and Kent abruptly stopped his Tacoma on the side of a dirt road. He and I debated whether to get out. We’d hiked 5 miles that morning in futile pursuit of doves and jackrabbits and were about ready to …
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I’ve been wearing Alpinestars Copper Denim Pants in one form or another for seven years, and while I’ve been quite happy with how they looked like traditional jeans and provided comfort off the motorcycle, none of our staff of MOrons have put them to the ultimate test until now. If you’ve read my recent 2024 …
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New Yorkers had big fish, a lot of fish, and then a lot more big fish blasting bait off the beach all season. Capt. John McMurray 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. We were fishing big …
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Fishing reefs and wrecks in Marathon and the Florida Keys is as common as the postcard sunsets. But bottom fishing can bring with it an all-too-common sight: a deep water fish floating away after being released. It’s called barotrauma, where the fish’s body cavity expands and distorts, leaving them helpless at the surface. Initiatives are …
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P.J. Reilly of Lancaster Archery shooting the PSE Carbon Levitate in 2022. Natalie Krebs We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › How do you pick a compound bow when every top manufacturer makes an excellent flagship? Simple. You round up the field of …
Approximately 200 pronghorns have died from the disease so far. WGFD The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced Thursday that it’s investigating a rare disease outbreak that has killed roughly 200 pronghorn antelope in the state over the last several weeks. These mortalities are concentrated near Pinedale, a sparsely populated town at the base of …
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Lorna Smith voted in favor of closing Washington State’s spring black bear season. Paul Thomson via Getty Images A wildlife commissioner in Washington State who has de-emphasized the role of hunters in wildlife management—instead recommending using large carnivores to control deer and elk populations—is the target of a lawsuit filed this month by the Sportsmen’s …
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Fresh off of winning the 2022 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship, Indian has gone and done it – Indian is offering a super-exclusive opportunity to actually buy yourself a Challenger RR. This is an exact replica of the bike Tyler O’hara used to win the KotB championship. Yes, an exact replica. Meaning if you …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Bass Pro Shops is running one of its biggest sales of the year on fishing rods, reels, lures, tackle storage, and fish finders. We’re not talking 5 percent off that new fish finder. There are huge …
Mike Dragon holds up a stud rainbow from the Kvichak River, where our fishing lodge was based. Dac Collins THE BEEF GOT REAL when they cut the lines on our boats and sent them drifting down the Alagnak River toward Kvichak Bay. Fortunately for us, the boats didn’t make it very far before spinning out …
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The CWD outbreak remains contained in the western part of Manitoba. Tom Koerner / USFWS On March 6, the Manitoba Department of Natural Resources and Northern Development announced the discovery of the province’s first and second cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in whitetail deer. These two cases join 18 other mule deer cases to …
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Wild game chefs tend to like their meat a little rarer than what federal agencies might advise. HLPhoto / Adobe Stock If you’re ordering beef at a restaurant, you can expect the question: “How would you like that cooked?” Maybe you’re the type who wants a bloody steak. Maybe you prefer a burger that could …
Great white sharks are rarely caught from shore. Big John Shark Fishing Adventures Shore-based charter shark fisherman John McLean led a group of four angling clients to the catch of a lifetime on Feb. 12. The group hooked, battled, landed, and promptly released a large great white shark from Pensacola Beach in Florida’s far western …
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Anglers in New Jersey are no longer permitted to gaff striped bass with the passage of a new law in January 2023. Joe Albanese It had been a long time since I’d seen it, but this past November I watched a gaff sink solidly into the side of a hefty striped bass on a nearby …
My love for the KTM 790 Duke has been well documented on MO, but the reality is that had KTM been a little less tight-lipped when I was laying down my hard-earned cash for the bike, I might never have owned it. Instead, an 890 Duke R would probably be parked in my garage. That …
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Pointing your rod tip at a jumping tarpon makes it harder for the fish to throw your hook. Jason Stemple 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. History counts many notable kings on land, but there is …
Michael Byers WHAT STARTED as a normal morning in the deer woods turned out to be the scariest day of my life. It was March 2020, and my friend Billy Phillps and I were hunting one of the suburban properties we have permission on in northern Virginia. Our state has an extended urban antlerless season …
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When targeting yellowfin, bluefin, or giant bigeye tuna like this one, you need to have a spinning reel that’s up to the task. Ryan Morie Months of planning, weeks of preparation, days of travel, and hours of casting all culminate in a single moment. And when a triple-digit tuna explodes on a surface popper, the …
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The author with a stud common carp caught on the fly. Joe Cermele Step back in time ten years or so and fly fishing for carp was exploding. It became so popular that it served as fodder for fly fishing films, spawned new guide services, turned previously unknown waters into destinations, and even prompted big …
Footage from the moment this Idaho moose charges a snowmobiler has gone viral. Jeremiah Bigelow / Instagram A snowmobiling trip near Palisades, Idaho intensified for a group of five riders when a moose charged the front rider on March 2. A video showing the exact moment when the moose charges the snowmobiler has now gone …
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The Banish Backcountry suppressor is designed specifically for hunting rifles where overall weight is a concern. John B. Snow The Banish Backcountry by Silencer Central is a clever little suppressor. As the name suggests, it was designed to be a lightweight option for outdoorsmen to run a silencer on their hunting rifle. In this role …
Clam We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re a newbie to the sport of ice fishing or a seasoned angler, everybody needs that one ice fishing rod to handle multiple species. These versatile ice rods are sensitive enough for sunfish, crappies, …
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In honor of the beginning of the 2023 racing season, MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, has agreed to give two lucky entrants a subscription MotoAmerica Live+ for the 2023 season and a pair of three-day passes to the MotoAmerica event of the winner’s choice. For those who don’t know, MotoAmerica is officially sanctioned …
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Indian Motorcycle and Jack Daniel’s have once again partnered together for a limited edition model. Developed once again in partnership with Klock Werks Kustom Cycles, the latest model is based on the Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse, and will be limited to a production run of just 177 motorcycles worldwide. Like the previous models, the …
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Tim Malek / Adobe Stock As March unfolds, much of North America is still blanketed in snow. Late-season storms churn over mountains and prairies, temperatures take sudden dives, and it feels like winter will never end. But while we humans get sick of the inconveniences that come with cold weather, wild game (mostly) avoids falling …
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A massive American alligator forces its way through a metal fence in Florida. via Facebook A video that was recently shared to social media shows how insanely strong alligators really are. The short clip was recorded last week by a person in Placida, Florida, who shared it with WINK News. WINK News meteorologist Matt Devitt …
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The Harley-Davidson vs. Indian rivalry is a great American classic on par with the likes of Army vs. Navy, Lakers vs. Celtics, Ford vs. Chevy, Pepsi vs. Coke, and even…Google vs. Bing? Ok, maybe not that last one, but you get the point. Harley and Indian have been at each other’s throats going back over …
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The illustrations for the story, which first ran in September 1950, were by Joel. Outdoor Life THE FIRST THING Ray Johnson brought out when we started on our crow hunt was a worn and battered cowbell. I stared at the noisy contraption, for the only Ohio crow hunting I’d done in Ray’s company was of …
Would you pay $50 a bite for a freshwater fish that eats nothing but fruit?. TikTok/Kerrynlee Singapore-based content creator Kerryn Lee recently spent more than $1,000 to dine on one very-hard-to-get species of freshwater fish called empurau, according to the news website Asiaone.com. In Mandarin, the fish is nicknamed “wang bu liao,” which translates to …
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I’ll be honest; the reason you’re seeing this 1995 road test of the BMW R1100RS is largely because I’m surprised our servers haven’t lost this story from MO’s very early days. Motorcycle.com was only a year old when this test debuted. It’s fun reading through these irreverent days of the site combined with the motorcycles …
Jim Edlund We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Ice fishing requires attention to gear suitable for cold, windy, and snowy conditions. At the top of the gear list is finding the ideal ice fishing suit to match where, how, and when you ice fish. Besides where in …
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American Honda officially announced the XR150L dual-sport for the U.S., alongside the returning Navi and an expanded CRF300L lineup that now includes a new low-seat height variant. We’ve known the XR150L and the low-seat CRF300LS were on the way, after the two dual sports were included on a list of motorcycles certified by the U.S. …
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Olive the German shorthaired pointer brings a spruce grouse to hand in the Chugach Mountains. Peter Wadsworth FOR MOST upland hunters, Alaska’s winter effectively puts an end to their season long before regulations do. Some hunters turn to snowmachines, which are loud and cumbersome; others resort to snowshoeing, which is exhausting and inefficient. Peter Wadsworth …
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Part of the bison herd that was reintroduced to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge in 2007. USFWS In celebration of World Wildlife Day, the Department of the Interior announced Friday that it’s launching an ambitious new program to restore American bison and vital grassland ecosystems. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland’s order empowers the DOI’s bureaus …
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For the previous week, I’d anxiously checked the weather reports for updates. Sandwiched in between swaths of little sun icons were two little black clouds spewing raindrops. Naturally, those were the scheduled dates for the US press to ride the 2024 Triumph Street Triple 765 R and RS on the Andalusian backroads and the famed …
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The FN 510 is similar to the rugged 509 pistols, but chambered in 10mm Auto. Tyler Freel We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › With the recent release of the FN 510 Tactical, Fabrique Nationale has placed another brick in the wall of …
Andre Seale / VW PICS / Universal Images Group via Getty Images Dillon May was fishing for yellowfin tuna on a private boat off the coast of Venice, Louisiana, last month when the water began to churn. Soon the ocean erupted into mayhem as hundreds of sharks began a massive feeding frenzy on a school …
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Kawasaki’s answer to the Suzuki Hayabusa, the ZX-14R was all about straight-line speed – up to 186 mph, or 300 kph – the speed all the Japanese manufacturers had a gentleman’s agreement on for a speed cap. Legendary in drag racing thanks to the likes of Ricky Gadson, the ZX-14 carved quite a niche for …
Flying over the second largest island in the Mediterranean gives a view of rocky coastlines, lush greenery, small villages, and surprisingly stout topography with mountains stretching more than 6,000 ft. into the sky. Idyllic yet rugged, the isle of Sardinia boasts addictively serpentine asphalt and endlessly challenging off-road terrain. This is where we would get …
Jetties can be productive places to fish, sometimes even drawing a crowd. Joe Albanese Confrontations between shore and boat anglers can get ugly. Access to the best fishing spots is getting more and more crowded, and competition can lead to anglers losing their heads and making bad decisions. In these confrontations neither party is innocent, …
Here’s a look behind the social media influencer scene. Scott Einsmann The first rule of being a hunting or fishing social media influencer is don’t call yourself an “influencer.” The second rule? Don’t get banned. After that, well, there really are no rules. In the Wild West of influencer marketing, you’ll see these kinds of …
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Stuart Vandyk holds up the new world-record blue cat that he arrowed in January. courtesy of Bowfishing Association of America Stuart Vandyk wasn’t about to let a leg injury get between him and the next world-record blue catfish. With his right leg in a cast, the bowfisherman from Eutawville, South Carolina, hit the Santee Cooper …
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Benelli We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Best Overall Fausti Caledon SEE IT Best Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto Benelli M2 Field SEE IT Best Side-by-Side RFM Venus SEE IT The 20-gauge shotgun might be more popular now than it ever has been. From a …
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About 45 percent of the Mexican wolf population is collared, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reports. Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team On Feb. 28, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the results from the 2022 Mexican wolf population survey. The numbers are giving researchers a reason to celebrate. From November to February, the …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sunglasses are more than an accessory; they’re eye protection. Keeping spare pairs in your car, backpack, and desk means you’re always prepared to drive, hike, or recreate in sunny conditions. With the best sunglasses discounts on …
The proposal would poke holes in unguided non-resident hunter access to what some dub the “Final Frontier” of waterfowl hunting, experts say. Carly / Adobe Stock Proposed bird hunting restrictions in Manitoba have rendered American waterfowlers quite unhappy and very confused. A proposal to cap foreign migratory game bird hunting licenses and transition to a …
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Robert Rush holds up the eighth heaviest largemouth ever recorded in Louisiana. courtesy of Robert Rush Bussey Brake has been one of Louisiana’s top-producing bass lakes for years, but the action there has been especially hot this winter, with anglers breaking the lake record twice in February. Todd Herrington of Bastrop caught a 13.58-pound largemouth …
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As we expected, Husqvarna announced a new Norden 901 Expedition, adding a more adventure-capable model to its lineup. Equipped with longer-travel suspension and coming standard with a number of accessories such as waterproof luggage, the Norden 901 Expedition carries an MSRP of $15,799, a $1,300 premium over the regular Norden 901. The engine remains the …
Michael Byers This is a story in our This Happened to Me series, which is based on our long-standing adventure comic first published in 1940. I HAD ALL the primal cuts spread out on the table and countertop. I was only a few sips into my first can of beer. My knife was still shaving-sharp as I sliced away …
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Reagan Farquharson (left), Carson Bottoms, and Drake Cannon were arrested in February. KLTV / Cass County Jail, Gregg County Jail, Titus County Jail In early February, wildlife officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department arrested three men in East Texas as part of a three-year investigation into a poaching ring that allegedly shot over …
Lithium battery systems can power marine electric cooktops, fridges, air conditioning, microwaves and more. Courtesy Richard Steinberger Amid the sweltering heat and bustling throngs of boat shoppers during the Palm Beach International Boat Show two years ago, I reached a moment of clarity. It was then, while attending the introduction of Scout Boats’ new 350 …
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Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The demand and popularity of .22 pistols continues to rise with each passing year. Manufacturers have taken note of this expanding market and have produced a wide array of .22 pistol configurations. Rimfire handguns …
Josiah, all smiles with his big, deep-country bull. This elk offered only a fleeting, difficult shot opportunity. Good training and equipment made the difference. Aram von Benedikt DAWN COMES crisp and cold, gray light reaching tentative fingers across the canyon. Frost hangs in the air and settles on our horses’ backs, crackling faintly in the …
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Tough guy: One of the most elongate members of the snapper clan, the green jobfish eagerly attacks any lure or bait that it sees. This one was caught from a boat anchored in the Andaman Islands. Doug Olander QUESTION: What is a jobfish, where can I catch one, and why would I want to? ANSWER: …
The author believes that catching tuna on light tackle is the only way to go. Capt. John McMurray Disclaimer: Before reading any further, know that this is going to be an incredibly one-sided, biased piece. I’m a pretentious jerk. I’m making the case for a style of fishing that I love. But don’t take it …
Indian pulled no punches and left no doubt when it came to the bike it had in its crosshairs when developing its latest model. Usually at press intros, we all know what other model(s) could be considered competition, but it’s very rare to have the host manufacturer come out and say it. They usually resist …
Center console boats have become the darlings of boaters for good reason. The basic arrangement lends itself to crowd-carrying capacity, ease of movement around the boat and versatility. Capitalizing on these facts, Formula Boats introduced two new center consoles: the 387 Center Console Sport and the 387 Center Console Fish. Each of these new Formula Boats can be personalized to suit …
The 285cc is fun to fish and easy to run. Courtesy Everglades Boats Everglades Boats‘ new 285cc is built with the company’s unsinkable RAMCAP variable-deadrise deep-V hull for high durability, top performance and superb fishability. With twin Yamaha F300 outboards and a 200-gallon fuel capacity, the 285cc offers a range of more than 312 miles …
Christine Peterson We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Best Overall Ruffwear Flagline Dog Harness SEE IT Best for Pullers Easy Walk No-Pull Harness SEE IT Best For Dark Kurgo On-Trail Run-Lite Vest SEE IT We all dream of living somewhere our dogs …
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Victory had enough staying power that I actually thought it was going to give The Motor Company something to worry about. With the might of Polaris behind it, that theory actually had a little weight to it. We all know how that turned out, though one can make the argument that the challenge is stronger …
The Zeiss LRP S5 5-25X56 is the company’s flagship long-range scope. John B. Snow We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The first-focal plane Zeiss LRP S5 5-25×56 is a refreshing optic for a number of reasons. Though it joins a crowded (and …
Today’s Friday Forum Foraging post comes to you from New Salem Borough, Pennsylvania and the KTM forums, where we find this fine example of a 2019 KTM Super Duke R. Looking at the pictures alone, it seems like this owner has taken good care of his SDR. Having long been one of our favorite streetfighters, …
Nick Gahagan holds up one of the biggest pike ever landed in the U.K. via Facebook The first time Nick Gahagan fished Chew Valley Lake in Somerset, England, he caught a northern pike that set a new waterbody record and nearly broke the British record. This was last Thursday, Feb. 16. The 43-year-old stone mason …
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Tens of thousands of dead fish, minnows, and other aquatic life are washing up along Bull Creek, near where chemicals from a Norfolk Southern train spilled following a derailment on Feb. 3. Michael Swenson / Getty Images Earlier this month, 38 cars of a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed from a track in East Palestine, …
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The author with her first deer. Karli Gill Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on first deer hunts. We partnered with the National Deer Association’s Field to Fork program to mentor two of our gear editors last fall. Read Part 1 here. Failure is ingrained in hunting. If you’ve ever had …
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Looking for deer sign in Missouri. Laura Lancaster Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on first deer hunts. We partnered with the National Deer Association’s Field to Fork program to mentor two of our gear editors last fall. Read Part 2 here. “So are you going to take the heart?” I …
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Black sea bass have some of the most hotly contested regulations in the Northeast. Courtesy NOAA For the average angler, keeping track of regulations covering fish size limits, possession limits and seasons is not an easy process, although there are some apps such as Fish Rules or FishVerify that can help. Add into the mix …
Jim Chapman We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Small game hunting and plinking reactive targets with an airgun is an absolute blast, no matter what your age. And because airguns generate lower power and can be very quiet, they provide a means …
The S 248 Sport is packed with fishing features. Courtesy Pursuit Boats Pursuit Boats’ new S 248 Sport is a class-leading entry-level center-console packed with features. It’s powered by a single Yamaha F300 outboard with electronic controls and steering. The S 248 cruises comfortably at 28.9 mph with a range of 261 miles. Top speed …
Islamorada is the quiet fishing village with a big nickname – the Sport Fishing Capital of the World. A great percentage of its residents are fishing captains and anglers. From sailfish to swordfish to bonefish, species are abound. How much is a Florida Keys bonefish worth? The answer: approximately $75,000 over its lifetime. But mishandling …
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We take a trip to the Dry Tortugas, 70 miles from Key West, one of the most popular offshore fishing spots in the Florida Keys. What makes this destination unique among the many top-notch Keys fishing spots is its backdrop: Dry Tortugas State Park. See how recreational fishing and this remote nature preserve coexist, and …
Choose your hunting dog’s name carefully. John Hafner After picking out your pup, picking out a name can be a big decision. If you leave it up to the kids, you could get stuck with something ridiculous like Snickers or Princess. If you get lazy, your dog could end up with the same name as …
A view from both inside (left) and outside the tractor. via Facebook A snow goose hunt that was interrupted in northeast Arkansas on Feb. 17 has since spilled over into the public eye. This is mainly because the interruption—to put it mildly—was caught on video and shared widely on social media. The video shows a …
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Editor’s Note: We originally published this piece in July of 2022. But the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved a rule at its February 22, 2023 meeting aimed at increasing survival of reef fish by minimizing the effects of barotrauma. The new rule, which goes into effect immediately, requires that all vessels targeting …
This griz’ ear tags indicate it’s been captured and released by biologists at least once. moosehenderson / Adobe Stock THE GRIZZLY had already managed to trip, and escape, two metal box traps. It had even swiped a piece of the nasty roadkill-deer bait from inside the trap and escaped before the door closed. It had …
Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Best Overall KEEN Targhee SEE IT Best for Arch Support Merrell Moab SEE IT Best for Extra-Wide Feet New Balance Fresh Foam Hierro SEE IT For plenty of hikers, there are almost too many …
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