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Sportfishing boats will often run 20 miles or farther to reach productive fishing grounds. Tim Donovan / FWC Offshore anglers, charter captains, and other members of the East Coast sport fishing industry are continuing to push back on the federal government’s proposed speed restrictions along the Atlantic Coast. The proposed speed limit would require all …
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Ticks are especially active in the spring and summer months while deer and other cervids feed on tall grasses. Tom Koerner / USFWS While chronic wasting disease ranks high on the list of risks the future of deer in North America, ticks aren’t high on the list of threats to wild deer. (After all, deer …
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Capt. Jeff Shoults and crew with the heaviest blue marlin ever weighed at the tournament. Courtesy of Jeff Shoults The sun was still a promise early on May 19 as Capt. Jeff Shoults and crew started a day of marlin hunting in the Gulf of Mexico. Competing in the Orange Beach Billfish Classic aboard the …
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Getty Images (photo) / Outdoor Life (text) This story, Buffalo Bill’s Last Interview, ran in the May 1917 issue of Outdoor Life. The author reportedly saw William Frederick Cody a few days after they spoke, by which time the 70-year-old had entered a coma. Buffalo Bill Cody died of kidney failure in Denver on January …
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The family of three (plus one dog) who stayed in this tent noted that it was a similar square footage to the 10-person tent they usually used, just layed out in more of a squat rectangle than tents with similar square footage. Laura Lancaster We may earn revenue from the products available on this page …
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Massive oil rigs are havens for a variety of species. Ryan Morie 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. The pain in my right forearm had become unbearable. I shook it to relieve the discomfort. The spool …
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Mike Wherley hoists the giant Pennsylvania flathead. Courtesy of Mike Wherley / via Lancaster Online A mid-morning fishing trip for Pennsylvania angler Mike Wherley produced a giant flathead catfish last Sunday. Caught from the Susquehanna River, the catfish weighed 66 pounds, 6 ounces. It should be more than heavy enough to replace the standing state-record …
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Goad shares the honor of his record longear sunfish with a yearling cow who needed a drink. John Goad, via MDC Jefferson City resident John Goad was having a slow day of throwline fishing on Frieda Lake in Crawford County, Missouri. Then Goad, who is in his 70s, ended up tying the state’s alternative-method longear …
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There’s no better way to end a bachelor party than fishing the remote waters of the Gulf of California. Sam Lungren 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. It was 6 a.m. on day five of a …
Williams, right, with his 230-inch nontypical. Courtesy of Darin Williams On a cold and windy November morning, Darin Williams climbed into his truck long before daylight. The 51-year-old checked his cell for trail camera photos, and he was stunned to see a picture of a colossal Kansas buck that had crossed a food plot and …
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David / Adobe Stock Anyone who wants to hunt moose or bighorn sheep in Montana knows just how hard it is to compete for such limited tags. Considering the .9 percent success rate for 2022 moose tags and the 1.4 percent rate for sheep, a successful 2023 draw for either species might feel too good …
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The authors favorite concealed carry caliber is the 9mm. Federal Premium We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › In the last few years, many folks across the U.S. have considered buying or have bought their first gun. And most of these new gun …
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Courtesy of Joe Cermele LIVE BAIT is cheating. If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it 10,000 times. The level of cheating, of course, varies by species and age. Any child under 15 can use live bait for whatever he or she wants. A grown man using live shiners for largemouth bass isn’t even considered …
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Reuben “Lunar” Stugart stands at the northern terminus of the Continental Divide Trail wearing the Osprey Levity. Reuben “Lunar” Stugart We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you’ve gone backpacking anytime in the last decade you’ve probably noticed that thru hiking backpacks …
Some poisonous mushrooms, like this death cap, might not look harmful right away. Jolanda / Adobe Stock There are lots of delicious edible mushrooms that grow across North America. There are even more poisonous mushrooms that foragers should leave alone. When it comes to safe, successful foraging, knowing which mushrooms to avoid is just as …
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Shooting all six rounds fast and accurately requires a rock-solid stance and grip. Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Bill drill is one of the most simple and common drills for checking key pistol shooting skills—even if it might …
The poachers thought they only shot one cub twice, until they realized they shot two cubs once. Andrew / Adobe Stock A 52-year-old woman and her 29-year-old son are paying off a $15,000 fine after poaching two black bear cubs in northwestern Oregon last year. Both lost their hunting privileges until February 2026, and they …
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These caribou got a ride on some river ice. Brenda Frost, via Facebook In the far north, spring is an event more than it’s a season. In central and northern Alaska, we call it “breakup.” The transition from winter to summer is rapid. Just a week ago, in early May, I was staring at about …
Marine-grade systems enable global communications so boating anglers can stay connected. Bertosz Kosowski / Debut Art 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. The ability to stay electronically connected has profoundly changed the way we live, work, …
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David Hunsicker holds up the big rainbow he caught from Pohopoco Creek. Courtesy of David Hunsucker / via Facebook David Hunsicker was fishing Pennsylvania’s Pohopoco Creek on April 29 when he caught a heavy rainbow trout on a small jig. Hunsicker’s fish reportedly weighed over 15 pounds, which means it might have replaced the state-record …
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A clean reload is key for shooting the El Presidente drill. Tanner Denton We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The El Presidente drill is one of the most widely-known and useful drills for testing your pistol shooting skills. It was created by …
Kreed Keele holds up the specially marked mule deer shed he found on public land in Utah over the weekend. Courtesy of Kreed Keele / via Instagram A shed hunter in Utah recently found a mule deer shed worth $10,000 in the Cricket Mountains near Delta. This makes Kreed Keele, of Price, the second winner …
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Guide John B. Goff and Roosevelt stand over the first cougar taken on this five-week trip. Courtesy of the Boone and Crockett Club (photo); Outdoor Life By the time this story ran in the March 1901 issue of Outdoor Life, Theodore Roosevelt had been sworn in as the Vice President of the United States under …
Feral pigs commonly displace whitetails. Kyle Barefield America’s hunters and wildlife managers are well into the feral hog war. More than 6 million wild pigs roam the country, gobbling down native flora and outcompeting native fauna. They’re also hell on agricultural crops. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hogs cause $1.5 billion of damage …
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The TenPoint Flatline 460 has the right balance of speed, accuracy, and handling. Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The TenPoint Flatline 460 isn’t the fastest, lightest, or even most accurate crossbow I’ve tested, but it is one of the …
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The giant hammerhead shark weighed more than 1,000 pounds. Courtesy of Glenn Laskowski Jr. Veteran surf fisherman Glenn Laskowski Jr. and his buddy JR had their hands full on May 5, when they hooked a beast of a shark from shore on the South Texas coast. The two anglers were fishing from JP Luby Beach …
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A wildlife photographer discovered the dead grizzly on May 1. Facebook / Wild Love Images A federal investigation involving a dead grizzly bear that was found near Yellowstone National Park earlier this month has been resolved. The man who killed the grizzly, Patrick M. Gogerty, admitted to illegally shooting the grizzly bear. Gogerty came forward …
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Hevi-Shot recently introduced a reduced recoil turkey load. Derek Horner We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The hottest magnum 12-gauge turkey loads are incredibly effective, but they aren’t always necessary. At 30 yards, a 3.5-inch turkey load delivering a 2 ¼-ounce payload …
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Adequate fuel capacity proves critical for anglers to reach distant waters and spend time trolling once they get there. Courtesy Yamaha 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. One of the worst feelings in boating is the …
Baker with the 118-pound bighead. Courtesy of Bryan Baker Fishing guide Bryan Baker, 50, of Miami, Oklahoma, snagged a huge invasive bighead carp this week that has been declared the new Oklahoma state-record for the species. “I was in 12-feet of water when I spotted the huge fish on my boat’s Livescope sonar, made a …
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The author and his mom with a trophy red squirrel. Alex Robinson My dad taught me to shoot a rifle, follow a blood trail, and gut a deer. And that’s simply the way it was for many kids who grew up in hunting families. It was up to dad to teach the kids to hunt. …
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With a block of ammo placed to the left of his action, the author is ready to work the bolt with his right hand and run off five shots before the wind changes. Raymond McCrea Jones We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › …
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Gar, catfish, buffalo, bowfin, and pickerel make up the Trash Slam. Kelsey Dake Slams are often overrated, especially if you take them too seriously. But there’s something to be said for setting a goal and testing yourself—all in the name of fun, of course. Here are a handful of summer fishing slams that don’t require …
This aiming point would produce a deadly double-lung shot. Read more below. Tyler Freel Among game animals, bears possess an aura unlike any others—especially when it comes to toughness. Hunters talk about them as if they are supernatural specters of the woods, and far more difficult to kill than a deer. Their phantom-like qualities (both …
Rigging live bait the right way will pay off. George Poveromo 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. Anglers fish in so many different conditions: prime ocean with features for specific pelagics; bottom structure where currents influence …
Raymond Bunn in his element ; Bunn shows his injuries from the hunting accident. David Joy / Sandra Bunn Raymond Bunn of Sylva, North Carolina is, as they say in the western part of the state, “mountain.” He’s self-reliant in the extreme, quick to help another, and deeply at home in the woods. A man …
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Chase Cominsky and Jacob Runyan talk with police (left). Tournament director Jason Fischer sliced open the walleye to find the hidden weights. Zach Callahan / Facebook (left) Lake Erie Walleye Trail (right) Two professional walleye anglers received fines and jail time Thursday morning for cheating in a walleye fishing tournament on Lake Erie last year, …
Valentin Popov is the owner of Tower Lodge Outfitters in Saskatchewan. Andrew McKean WHEN WE WERE INTRODUCED, Valentin Popov declined my handshake. He was preoccupied with reattaching the severed tip of a finger, which he had hacked off earlier in the day with a machete as he trimmed birch branches above a bear bait. Over …
According to the National Council on Pet Population and Policy, a household pet goes missing every two seconds. That’s 10 million missing pets a year. You’ve invested a lot of money—and even more love—in your dog. Some dogs stay close to home by themselves. Most follow their noses wherever a scent leads them. They’re escape …
Shooting a pistol accurately isn’t easy. Tanner Denton We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you’re wondering how to shoot a pistol accurately, you’re not alone. Handguns are the most difficult firearms to shoot precisely. They’ve got short barrels, compact sight radiuses, …
A grizzly bear in Wyoming. The hunter mistook the grizzly he shot for a black bear. Eric Johnston / NPS A Wyoming hunter has been fined $10,000 for mistakenly killing a grizzly he thought was a black bear. This punishment likely would have been worse had he not self-reported the incident as soon as it …
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Live shiners are one of the best baits for a variety of species. Here are the three best ways to hook a shiner. Joe Cermele If you own a bait shop and don’t sell live shiners, can you really call yourself a bait shop? When all else fails it’s hard to beat a live shiner …
Trumpeter swans descend into a valley at sunset. Adobe stock One of the most popular waterfowl hunts in the West, swan season on Utah’s Great Salt Lake, could be tweaked to allow both more and less swan hunting this fall. According to a plan that will be considered by the state’s Wildlife Board next month, …
The 260 LXF mixes a sleek profile with numerous fishing features. Courtesy Scout Boats 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. Scout’s new 260 LXF, which replaces the 255 LXF, boasts a maximum power rating of 400 hp, …
One of the alligators was reportedly hacked to death with a machete. Adobe stock Since January, at least four alligators have been killed illegally in Pasco County, Florida, which is located on the Gulf Coast near Tampa. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is currently leading two separate investigations into the incidents. One investigation involves …
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Though the solstice takes place in June, May is the unofficial start of summer in much of the coastal United States. And in the northern reaches, many fishing seasons are just kicking off. Whether you chase inshore favorites like striped bass or snook, prefer bottomfish like flounder, or pursue pelagics, odds are good that you’re …
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After harvesting the buck in Wisconsin, the hunter brought the intact head back to his home state of Kentucky. Adobe stock In an unprecedented move, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has filed a lawsuit against a resident hunter for bringing the head of a CWD-positive deer into the state. The agency is …
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Porcinis and chanterelles are two popular, delicious wild mushroom species. Here’s how to identify them and others. sabino.parente / Adobe Stock Foraging for common types of edible mushrooms is all the rage these days. The pastime is gaining attention on TikTok and growing in popularity nationwide, driving more folks to discover the appeal (and challenge) …
The 26-foot Sea Pro center console boat powered by twin Suzuki DF140 outboards made the run from Jacksonville, Florida to Washington, DC over 10 days. Courtesy Suzuki Marine Suzuki Marine marked the completion of a 940-mile northward run along the Eastern Seaboard to demonstrate the viability of a partially renewable new marine fuel, as well …
Species such as redfish used to be a top sight-fishing target in Florida Bay. These days, they’re tough to spot in cloudy water on the flats. Anglers have a better shot of blind-casting under mangrove overhangs to hookup. Courtesy Columbia Sportswear Some call it the birthplace of skinny water sight fishing. Others just know it …
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Scott Enloe holds up one of the biggest lake trout ever caught on record. Courtesy of Hunter Enloe / via Instagram Colorado outdoorsman Scott Enloe caught and released what is likely a new world-record lake trout while fishing with his son, Hunter, on May 5. The fish weighed 73.29 pounds, according to the handheld scale …
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This story first ran in the November 1972 issue of Outdoor Life, with this original illustration by Tom Beecham. Outdoor Life SUNDAY, JULY 25, 1971, began like any other summer Sunday in the quiet mountain village of Collbran, Colorado, where I operate a guiding-and-outfitting business. I was trimming a wild-rose hedge in my yard. Bear …
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The 400CC mixes fishability with performance. Courtesy Blackfin 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. The 400CC is Blackfin’s biggest boat yet, an offshore center-console designed and built with a Michael Peters two-stepped running surface. Power comes …
Armadillos are popping up in new parts of the country. Are they eating turkey eggs in the process?. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Nine-banded armadillos are coming to a Midwestern woodlot and pasture near you—or perhaps they already have. As climate change has created a trend of milder winters, the leathery little relatives …
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Remington chambered the Model 7 in the .17 Fireball for a spell. Pat Mundy We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › As any good reloading manual will tell you, the first successful (commercially at least) attempt to neck the .221 Fireball case down …
This piebald black bear was caught on camera in southwest Washington State. @nativedude1 / via TikTok Recent video footage out of Washington State shows a rare quadruped walking across a clearing in the woods: a piebald black bear. The short clip was shared to TikTok (and then re-shared on Facebook) earlier this week, where it’s …
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The Van Staal VS X2 Series reels are built using the same machined 6061 aluminum one-piece chassis that anglers have appreciated for 30 years while adding some improvements. The fully sealed body holds a titanium main shaft and stainless-steel spiral-bevel gear system that won’t bend even when battling a bluefin. A new anti-reverse clutch ensures …
Largemouths have big maws and they aren’t afraid to use them. Joe Cermele Take one look at a 5-pound largemouth bass and you can tell right away these fish were built for eating. Sure, you could say the same about other freshwater species. But can you fit a grown man’s fist inside the mouth of …
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The principal’s trail camera captured the footage (and audio) of opening the dumpster. Courtesy of James Marsh For Zela Elementary School principal James Marsh, Monday morning was one he won’t soon forget. At 7:15 a.m. on May 1, Marsh was going through his normal routine and opening the school’s dumpster out back. As he unlocked …
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The Tactacam FTS is a plug-and-play way to record video through your scope. Scott Einsmann We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › We all know how much fun it is to squeeze a trigger and watch a distant piece of steel react to …
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A wildlife photographer discovered the dead grizzly on May 1. Facebook / Wild Love Images Wildlife photographer Amy Gerber took to Facebook on May 1 to spread word of a dead grizzly bear she saw near the North Fork Highway and the North Fork of the Shoshone River, 14 miles east of Yellowstone National Park …
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Gobbles are becoming scarcer in states that were once turkey hunting hotspots. John Hafner Not many seasons ago, the Great Plains states of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma were revered as turkey hunting hotspots. There were booming gobbler numbers, plenty of places to hunt, multiple tags, and three different subspecies to target in the region. But …
The OL team tested a pile of handguns to find the best ones in 2022. Tanner Denton We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › What better way to determine the best handguns than to head to one of the top handgun training facilities …
Two components, the reel and motor, combine to create a 12- or 24-volt powered tool that makes deep-dropping easier. The pieces attach and detach quickly using a couple of fasteners. Chris Malbon We hand-cranked swords for a number of years, but the ability to use an electric reel has been instrumental in expanding the fishery,” …
James Schmid with a record-class chinook salmon he caught in Argentina. Courtesy of IGFA Traveling angler James Schmid caught and released a huge chinook salmon while fishing the Caterina River in Argentina on March 3. The fish is now a pending world record, according to the International Game Fish Association, which is currently reviewing the …
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The new regulations set up a slot limit of 28 to 31 inches for striped bass along the Atlantic coastline. Joe Albanese States have until July 2, 2023 to implement tighter striped bass bag limits. At the May 2, 2023 Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission meeting an emergency measure that would prohibit the harvest of …
Lone hiker Evan Ray Nielsen grabbed a rock and fought for his life. Courtesy of Evan Ray Nielsen via Facebook With clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s, April 27 was a perfect day for a hike in central Utah. Evan Ray Nielsen, 70, took advantage of the spring weather and trekked solo into the …
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Did you kill this buck, or harvest it? It depends on the hunter. John Hafner I never heard the term “harvest” used in reference to hunting until I was an adult. Growing up, the term we used for killing a deer was just that: “killing,” or maybe “shooting.” We kept our descriptions literal. The first …
Albert arrowed the drum in February. It was confirmed as a state record in April. Courtesy of Phillip Albert via Facebook Phillip Albert knew he had a good chance of sticking some big fish the evening of Feb. 20, when he headed out alone on Sangchris Lake in central Illinois. Hunting from his boat in …
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This story, “Last Gobbler,” originally ran in the April 1981 issue of Outdoor Life. John Hafner IT WAS 3 A.M. when Price Shurley’s alarm clock awoke him on the morning of April 8, 1969. Taking care not to disturb his wife, he eased out of bed, slipped into his camouflage coveralls, and double-checked his equipment. …
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A good samaritan photographs the boat thief driving down the interstate ; Seth Stewart baits a hook aboard his fishing boat. Courtesy of Seth Stewart via Facebook A fisherman in southern Indiana was devastated on Friday when someone stole his fishing boat overnight. His faith in humanity was restored the following day, however, after a …
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According to the University of Alaska at Fairbanks, moose hunting creates an estimated $78 million in revenue for Last Frontier businesses annually. batman6794 / Adobe Stock An Alaska man has been indicted for offering hunting guiding services without necessary licenses and helping two clients harvest bull moose illegally. Michael Mikhail Beans, 34, of Saint Mary’s …
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Using heavy tackle and with good boat-handling tactics, anglers can raise goliaths and bring them boatside, where photos of such behemoths are popular on social media. Doug Olander Is It Legal to Catch Goliath Grouper Around Florida? That’s something of a loaded question, since catching goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) is legal. As long as you …
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Fathead minnows jump from a scoop net at a live bait shop in Chisago, Minnesota. Marlin Levison / Star Tribune via Getty Images Minnesota has a minnow problem. As winter loosens its icy grip and anglers count down the days until the celebrated fishing opener on May 13, the state’s bait dealers are concerned there …
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Every angler knows that before you can test yourself against a worthy adversary, you must first find them. For over 80 years, Raymarine has provided reliable marine electronics that eliminate uncertainty by allowing you to see beneath the waves and beyond the horizon, ensuring that no matter what the day brings, you’ll be ready to …
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When selecting a rod for slow-pitch jigging techniques, water depth and the weight of the jig are bigger factors than the size of the fish you’re pursuing. Chris Malbon The butt section of a slow-pitch jigging rod, like the Shimano Game Type Slow J pictured above, typically consists of the bare blank terminating in a …
The white killer whale calf was in a pod with six other adults. @thedronebooth / via Instagram Herman Melville’s famous story about the white whale known as “Moby Dick” came partway to life on April 23, when a group of whale watchers spotted a white killer whale calf off the California coast. Drone footage of …
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Getting fishing line wrapped on a prop shaft is a sure-fire recipe for disaster. Jim Hendricks One of my best buddies, who is also a marine industry veteran, once proclaimed, “There are 1,000 ways to ruin an outboard, and I have seen all of them.” I, too, have seen my share, some of them self-inflicted, …
Two anglers fishing on separate boats landed two potential world record Pacific tripletails off the coast of Costa Rica in one day. Courtesy Colleen Enright and Richard Perkins Colleen Enright was feeling good. She had just watched a certified scale at Ifish Marina Pez Vela in Quepos, Costa Rica, display the number “23.06” — a …
Jana Cook poses for a portrait with armfuls of mountain lion pelts at the Wildlife Gallery in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Cook sorts finished hides and boxes them up to be shipped back to taxidermists. Nic Antaya YOU’VE JUST KILLED the buck of a lifetime. After a few quick photos, you carefully field dress and cape …
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A few cabrilla display a stunning yellow-orange color and are revered as golden grouper. Jason Arnold 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. For West Coast anglers seeking true adventure, the waters on each side of Mexico’s …
Striped bass like this one can be caught nearly year-round off New Jersey. Nick Honachefsky Montauk has long been known as “Mecca” for striped bass fishing, but I think that’s about to change. New York’s famed location is going to have to give up the title to its little brother, New Jersey. Though I am …
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Slow-pitch jigging is a great way to land large red snapper on light gear. Denes Szakacs Jigging is one of my favorite ways to target hefty bottom fish. We’re talking grouper over 30 pounds, snapper larger than 20 pounds, African pompano, and plenty of others. With slow-pitch jigging taking the world by storm — and …
Cord Smith (left) and Jacob Suarez with the new Oklahoma state-record shellcracker. Courtesy of ODWC Like a lot of other teenagers in rural Oklahoma, 16-year-old Cord Smith just wants to spend his time outside. So after Smith and his friend Jacob Suarez wrapped up their Monday classes at Cheyenne High School on April 10, they …
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The author’s biggest channel cat: 37 inches with a 23-inch girth. Joe Cermele Flatheads and blue catfish hog the spotlight. At least that’s the way I see it. I understand that both of those species grow much bigger than the lowly channel catfish, making for better Instagram fodder and sorer arms. People travel great distances …
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