Why choose Odyssey batteries? Are they worth it? How long do they last? Where can you find them? The Internet has questions, and Captain Don Dingman, Jacksonville charter captain, TV host and longtime Odyssey ambassador, has the answers. Captain Don serves as our search engine, schooling us on why Odyssey is his go-to battery. With …
As America grapples with an affordable housing crisis, some lawmakers are eyeing public lands in the West as potential housing developments, and they’re looking for ways to make it easier to put those public lands into private hands. These ideas aren’t new, but some proposals are now resurfacing in the halls of Congress as well …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If it weren’t for hunting blinds, I might not have killed my first deer as a kid. I was barely a teen, and had just started hunting on my own. I was anything but stealthy. My …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Using electric bikes for bucks, bulls, and long beards is a great way to leave the crowds behind and slip in tight on game. When I lived in Montana (before electric bikes became a thing for …
Cobia allotments for southern states have been reduced dramatically. Mary Reid Carter The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved major changes to management of Atlantic cobia during its summer meeting the first week of August. A shift from state-by-state to regional management along with an adjustment to recreational quota allocations could lead to more …
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In November Coloradans will vote on Initiative 91, which would ban the regulated hunting of mountain lions and bobcats in the state. Filed by the animal advocacy group Cats Aren’t Trophies, it’s the latest high-profile ballot measure in Colorado that seeks to revoke wildlife management decisions from state biologists and turn them over to the …
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Big fish eat little fish. The entire sport of angling is predicated on this natural fact. If predatory fish survived any other way, people like Lauri Rapala and Fred Arbogast would never have become icons. And, seeing how much the tackle industry thrives on lure sales, fishing would not likely be as popular as it …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Spotting scopes represent one of the largest investments a hunter or shooter makes, so it’s natural that we spend a disproportionate amount of time and energy researching different brands, models, designs, and sizes before we make …
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Dedicated tarpon hunters know it’s a 12-month season for this trophy species. Kevin Dodge Florida tarpon fishing is as diverse as the state’s waters. Different fisheries shine at different phases of the species’ annual turns along the coasts. Together, four fisheries for four seasons tell something of the mystery—and magic—of the tarpon’s life story. Spring’s …
The author came to Canada from England in 1923 as a 23-year-old greenhorn. During the next five years he traveled in the wilds of Canada and Alaska and discovered gold near Frances Lake in the remote southeastern Yukon. In the June OUTDOOR LIFE Money told about a 650-mile dogsled trip back to his cabin at …
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Born on the West Coast, rail-rod techniques help anglers exert maximum pressure on tuna while taking the strain off of arms and backs. Jessica Haydahl Photography My first experience with rail-rod fishing occurred far from its origins. The technique was born in the tropics of Mexico, where West Coast long-range sport-fishing boats have used it …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Backpacking tents are our home in the wild. Inside, we can spread out our gear at the end of a long day and shut off our minds to get that eight (or 12) hours of sleep …
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American hunters often feel like we’re in the minority. And statistically speaking, we are. The same could be said about hunters in the United Kingdom, where a pro-hunting group has launched an ambitious legal campaign that seeks to defend the nation’s dwindling hunting rights by relying on this very notion. The pro-hunting group Hunting Kind …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While forward-facing sonar is the subject of much discord among bass anglers, it only impacts a small percentage of bass chasers with enough money and time to invest in it. The dirty little secret of the …
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Catching trophy kings like this one doesn’t require long runs offshore in mid-Atlantic waters. Ric Burnley Things were looking up from the start. I’d loaded the livewell with pork-chop menhaden on the first throw of the cast net, and shortly after I reached the wreck— 15 miles off Virginia Beach—and put out the first livey, …
Two Montana couples went out for a leisurely day of salmon trolling on Fort Peck Lake on Aug. 9. Fishing aboard James and Nancy Fauth’s 25-year-old pontoon boat, Tony and Emily Simonsen were enjoying a bright and calm morning on the large reservoir. The only hitch was that none of them had caught a fish …
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For every American whitetail hunter, Western elk hunting is aspirational, calling to them the way Cooperstown calls to a Little Leaguer. The impossibly heavy and branching antlers of bulls are as alluring as the soaring mountains where they live, and the mythology of elk is filled with Western romance: canvas wall tents, the creaking leather …
Officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced they located and killed a black bear that attacked a three-year-old girl in a campground near Red Lodge on Sunday. The young girl was asleep inside her family’s tent when she was attacked, according to a Facebook post from the agency. Officials have not released any information …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Available in 7mm PRC, .308 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, and several others, the Browning X-Bolt Hunter is currently $150 off. This bolt action has an adjustable trigger, 60-degree bolt life, and typically weighs 6.5 to 6.75 pounds. …
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Let’s call it like it is — offshore fishing is a rich man’s game. That’s not to suggest there aren’t places where giant tuna can be caught within range of your buddy’s single-engine, 22-foot center console, but by and large, getting after these fish is expensive. You either need a big, capable boat equipped to …
Avian botulism has broken out at the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex following a stretch of hot weather and water stagnation in the refuge complex’s wetlands, according to the California Waterfowl Association. CWA biologists were in the field conducting research on resident waterfowl populations when they started noticing lethargic birds struggling to keep their …
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved new hunting regulations last month to address the state’s booming whitetail deer population, and now they’re facing plenty of blowback. One of the most controversial approved changes would make the state’s youth hunts and opportunities for disabled hunters antlerless only in 2025. The change specifically targets Michigan’s Liberty and …
An alliance of hunters, birdwatchers, and public land advocates in Wisconsin are pushing back against a massive solar project that’s being proposed in Portage County because of the impacts it could have on greater prairie chicken habitat and local hunting opportunities. These groups have stopped short of trying to block the project being proposed by …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Ripping a bugle and hearing a bull respond is an experience like no other. It’s why elk hunters climb mountains every September. But don’t expect your calls to work every time. If you’re trying to pick …
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When Capt. Tom Weaver took his clients out on Chesapeake Bay on Aug. 1, it was a slick-calm day. They were about 65 miles from the ocean near Hooper Island Lighthouse in Maryland. That’s when he saw what he thought was a giant tarpon. “I looked about 200 yards away and saw a fish roll …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It doesn’t matter if you want the X-Bolt in 7mm PRC, .308 Win., OL’s favorite cartridge, the 6.5 Creedmoor, or several others, it’s on sale for a steal of a price. This bolt action has an …
Sailfishing in Guatemala has few equals. Mark Going / Columbia Sportswear Driving past the man-made hills of granular coal, I recognized Puerto Quetzal was much more than a fishing port. The towering infrastructure, including cranes and conveyors, was hard to miss. That black gold was destined for the San Jose power plant farther north in …
Rule Marine Tournament Series Livewell Pump Courtesy Amazon BUY NOW From South Florida to Southern California (and many parts in between), live bait tanks open an incredible variety of fishing opportunities for saltwater anglers. The ability to keep and transport volumes of live bait helps catch bottom fish, offshore pelagics, inshore game fish, and much …
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The Sportsmen’s Alliance filed a lawsuit Wednesday against two federal health agencies asking them to rescind a new dog import rule that went into effect Aug. 1. The Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Health and Human Services say the new rule is meant to prevent the reintroduction of dog rabies into the …
Kyle Hammond of Fort Wayne, Indiana, has been seriously chasing big gar records in his home state for three years now. He broke the Indiana shortnose gar record (which he still holds) in 2021. And on July 11, he added a second state-record gar catch: a 9 pound, 11 ounce spotted gar he caught from …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › At Outdoor Life we test hundreds of products throughout the year including optics, bows, trail cams, rifles, and even EDC gear. In our head-to-head gear tests we award an editor’s choice winner for the best performing …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Polarized sunglasses are essential accessories for efficient angling because they allow you to see fish and, most importantly, see how they react to your lure. If you want to see fish underwater or reduce eye strain, …
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Casting lures around rocks in a spectacular backdrop of inlets and islands near Kuri Bay is an unforgettable experience. Adrian Gray You know you’re not in Kansas when: 1. You ask your guide about the 8-foot length of bamboo in a gunwale rod holder, and he says, “Oh, I use that to discourage aggressive crocs …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › We recently tested the Sig Sauer Zulu6 binoculars at our annual optics test (read the review). We were blown away at how these 16-power binos were incredibly stable without a tripod. Their ergonomics take some getting …
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The most important bowhunting skill is the ability to get so close to game that the archer can almost smell it. The bowhunter should hunt silently all the time. I ignored that rule on September 12, 1970, and it cost me a chance at a giant bull elk. Everything was in my favor. Wrinkled clouds …
The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board just released a new open-source photo filter for smartphone users called “Selfie Control.” The aptly named photo filter, which can be found on Instagram, was designed to help people maintain safe distances when viewing and photographing wildlife. The benefits go both ways, of course, by also helping protect …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Save on trail cameras to scout deer on your hunting property. The Bass Pro Sops Fall Hunting Classic 2024 sale features deals on top models. We found the best discounts on cellular trail cameras to keep …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Save $250 on a Garmin ECHOMAP UHD 74sv Fish Finder/Chartplotter with GT54 Transducer. It’s now $350. Save $150 on a Humminbird HELIX 10 CHIRP GPS G4N Fish Finder/Chartplotter Save $150 on a Humminbird HELIX 9 CHIRP …
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A word of warning: If you’re afraid of snakes or blood-sucking insects, then this video showing a giant python being eaten alive by hundreds of ticks will almost assuredly give you nightmares. But you should probably watch it anyways. Mike Kimmel, a nuisance wildlife trapper who’s better known as the Python Cowboy, recorded the video …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Beretta A300 Ultima is a great shotgun for the money, and it’s an even better value on sale. During the Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic you can get the True Timber camo versions for $280 off, …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Trail cameras can be a pricey investment, especially considering the amount you want to cover your entire hunting area. Save some money on top models during the Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic 2024 sale. We found the …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Moultrie Mobile Edge won “Best App” in our annual trail camera test, and you can get a two pack of them for $100 during Cabela’s Fall Hunting Classic. That’s $50 per trail cam and an …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › You thought you needed forward-facing sonar to catch more fish, so you bought a unit and got it installed. Then you went to the lake, only to discover that operating forward-facing sonar looked way easier on …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Hot-shooting 22-caliber cartridges are nothing new, so what might newcomers like the 22 ARC or 22 Creedmoor offer that is different? After all, classic medium-sized cartridges like the .243 Win., .250 Savage, .25/06, and others have …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The world of bass fishing has been flipped over, tossed about, shaken up and turned on its head over the last decade. The rise in popularity of forward-facing sonar (FFS) has no doubt had a lot …
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Two men are facing felony charges in Maui for allegedly stealing a pig from a local animal sanctuary and staging a fake hunt for it on social media. The men then entered the 250-pound pig named “Eddie” into a local hog hunting contest in May and won it, according to the pig’s owner Sarah Haynes, …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Just when I thought the trend of short, fast, illuminated rifle scopes was cooling comes a new class of excellent low-power variable optics that has revived my affection for these do-everything scopes that can transition between …
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A fisherman on the Texas Coast died unexpectedly in June from a flesh-eating bacteria he contracted while wading in the Gulf. The man’s tragic death could have been avoided, according to his daughter, who now joins state health officials in warning the public about the bacteria and how to avoid infection. “It’s real,” Brandy Pendergraft …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Most of us judge a laser rangefinder by its obvious attributes. When we peer through the lens and press the ranging button, does it deliver an accurate and consistent distance to the target. Done and done. …
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With triple Mercury 400 hp Verado V-10 outboards, the 357 LXF achieved a top speed of 72.2 mph. Courtesy Scout Scout Boats recently replaced its popular 355 LXF with the new 357 LXF S-Class—part of a nine-boat lineup of luxe cruisers aimed squarely at the higher-end slice of the outboard offshore fishing market, appealing to …
A decade-long mystery of a dead bear cub that was discovered in New York’s Central Park has been solved after presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. admitted to dumping the carcass there in 2014 as part of what he views as an elaborate prank. Kennedy posted a video of his confession on his X account …
Whether you call them crappies or croppies, or freckles, specks, or papermouths, white and black crappies have enticed America’s anglers since the advent of cane fishing poles. Their allure isn’t necessarily because of the incredible fight they put up or the degree of difficulty in catching them. It is mainly because these prolific fish are …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › When is an inexpensive piece of gear a raging bargain, and when is it just cheap? That’s the question we tried to answer in our test of the best rifle scopes under $250. Optics are among …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Since the popularization of forward-facing sonar, many bass anglers have found success using new ways to fish old techniques. But, it should be no surprise that a few new techniques have evolved along with this new …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The story of the 9mm vs .45 ACP is kind of a strange one. If you asked even self-described “gun people,” they would likely say that the 9mm is the newer cartridge, and the .45 ACP …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s rare to see a truly innovative lure introduced into the bass fishing space, but such is the case with the Geecrack Bellows Gill. Though this Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) lure has been out for a …
I’m covered in mud. Wet, sticky, mud. And blood, and salt from sweat and tears. But I’m still moving. Hobbling like I’m headed to breakfast in a nursing home, but moving, nonetheless. The wind blows dirt in my face and the sun beats down on my head. My knee hurts so bad I can’t even …
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A northern Minnesota man faces two felony animal mistreatment charges for allegedly shooting his neighbor’s dog while the German shepherd was in an outdoor kennel. The charges stem from evidence found while the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources was looking into poaching allegations against the man, identified as 26-year-old Brandon Mutchler. The state agency began …
A hunting outfitter in British Columbia is facing international outrage after the web developer he hired to build his company’s website used photos of a famous wolf on the page outlining their wolf hunting services. Terminus Mountain Outfitters offers hunts for moose, stone sheep, elk, and mountain goats, in addition to a variety of combo …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › When Vincent Hancock, the only shooter to ever win four Olympic gold medals in international skeet, won his first gold at the 2008 Beijing Games, he did it with a production-line Beretta DT11. There was no …
If you could only target one gamefish species right now, what would it be? That’s the question we put to five top skippers from Rhode Island to California to find out how top pros target their favorite gamefish species over the next two months. See what these experts will be out chasing this time of …
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The floatplane pilots do their best to spot fish from the air to deliver anglers in the most target-rich spots. Courtesy Cajun Vista Lodge As we made our approach approximately 200 feet over the Gulf, I could spot schools of reds and bait between Louisiana and the Chandeleur Islands. There were bigger silhouettes as well, …
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The range we conducted the 2024 bow test at sits right next to Casey Kaufholds home range. During the test, she was out practicing and putting us to shame as she shot out the gold center of her target from 70 meters away with her recurve bow. We were shooting compounds at 50 yards and …
Tyler Rutherford reeled in a new state-record channel catfish on July 21 while fishing his family’s farm pond in Wayne County, West Virginia, according to a recent announcement from the state’s Department of Natural Resources. He knew from the moment the fish hit his bait that it was a monster, and the big cat easily …
West Virginia Angler Smashes State Catfish Record Using His Daughter’s Pink Kiddie Rod Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I’m not sure when the first 9mm carbine was assembled, but not long after the cartridge debuted in the Luger pistol, people recognized the benefits of running the cartridge through a shoulder-fired gun. Early 9mm carbines …
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife must go back to the drawing board to find a new source of gray wolves for the second phase of the state’s voter-led reintroduction efforts. The move comes after their original source, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation in Washington State, rescinded its offer to provide Colorado with wolves. On …
Korean archer Lee Wooseok knew he needed to shoot an arrow into the 4.8-inch diameter 10 ring to win his opening Olympic match. The target was 76.5 yards away and he’d have to judge the 5 mph crosswind as well execute flawless form to score a 10. Winning meant he could keep chasing his dream …
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Steve Brewster holds a North Carolina southern flounder from a previous season. This year’s flounder season is closed. Steve Brewster Anglers in North Carolina may get a four-day flounder season later this year, pending approval from the state’s Rules Review Commission. On July 25, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) announced the short season …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › In one of the more entertaining twists of the 2024 Paris Olympic games, a dressed-down 51-year-old shooter from Turkey has become an internet sensation almost overnight. After taking silver in the 10m mixed air pistol event …
On July 3, a 19-year-old in Arroyo County, California, suffered a minor concussion after he was attacked by what he claims was a mountain lion. After conducting an investigation, however, wildlife officials say forensic evidence points to something much less intimidating: an ordinary house cat. The teen, whose identity has not been released, told officials …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary is the most significant variation of the 2020 that we’ve seen, and is a nod to those who prefer a classic hinged-floorplate-style hunting rifle. This form doesn’t mean a throwback to …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Unlike gunhunters, bowhunters need a bow case to protect the much more fragile parts of their setup. Bow cases aren’t just for storage, they’re vital to protect your bow and keep it in operating condition. That …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Ultraview Archery entered the arrow market today with a hunting arrow that’s a size no one else is making and utilizes a type of carbon no one is using. Why would a company that’s known for …
The group that mobilized to end mountain lion and bobcat hunting in Colorado apparently has collected a sufficient number of signatures to place the hunting ban on the November ballot. According to a “Statement of Sufficiency” provided by the Colorado Secretary of State’s office today, the “proponents and designated representatives of Proposed Initiative #91” submitted …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Drop shotting has gone from a fringe technique, looked down upon by some hardcore bass anglers, to a staple for catching largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass. While it’s known as a limit-getting presentation, it’s remarkably effective …
Hunter education, the state-managed pipeline that reliably delivers more than a half-million freshly certified hunters to the woods and fields of America every year, is undergoing a transformation of technology, consolidation, and bare-knuckle competition as various players vie for eyeballs, public funds, and students. Just last month, the biggest provider of hunter education in America …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Responding to a lawsuit filed on behalf of a local sportsman, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has agreed to strike a law that bars fishermen from carrying firearms while on the water, according to the …
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“Bull coming in.” I sent that text to my hunting buddies on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023 at precisely 4:15 p.m., as we sat, separated by several hundred yards, on a north-facing meadow in the mountainous terrain of southeastern Kentucky. It’s a text I never expected to be able to send, mainly because I only had …
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The latest generation of travel fishing rods take high performance on the road. Brian Grossenbacher Whether you’re traveling to a dream fishing destination or on a business trip and looking to make a few casts between meetings, the latest generation of travel fishing rods take high performance on the road. According to the Fishing Tourism …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The new Springfield DS Prodigy Comp is the latest in the line of double-stack 1911 9mm pistols that has really shaken up the 2011-style pistol market. The DS Prodigy was one of the first mainstream double-stack …
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Officials with the New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game say they busted a man who was in possession of 14 oversized striped bass, and who admitted that he planned to sell the illegally harvested fish in neighboring Massachusetts. The unidentified poacher was “caught red-handed” Wednesday after NHFG received multiple tips from anglers who witnessed …
Three teenagers from Louisiana were arrested on animal cruelty charges Saturday after local law enforcement learned of a Snapchat video that showed one suspect brutally abusing his Labrador retriever. The graphic footage was recorded on a duck hunt in early 2023 by a second suspect, while the third watched offscreen, according to the Tangipahoa Parish …
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An ongoing court battle over private land elk management in Montana reached a new milestone on July 22 when a judge issued a partial ruling dismissing two claims made by a large landowner group. Ferguson County District Court Judge Gregory Todd ruled that state wildlife managers were meeting their legal obligation to manage elk populations, …
Bowfin, carp, and gar come to mind first when I think of “underdog” fish. Yes, they have cult followings across the country and if you know where to look, you’ll find plenty of anglers singing their praises. They don’t have to sell me on these underdogs, because I’ve always been a fan of chasing less …
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Many of America’s hunters oppose bans on lead ammunition because of the higher cost of non-lead alternatives. Meanwhile, federal wildlife managers point to a growing body of research that shows the negative impacts of lead ammunition on fish and wildlife, and they’re looking for ways to cut down on the amount of lead that ends …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Cuts, twisted ankles, and … much worse happens. Part of being an outdoors person is being prepared for the worst, and being able to tackle minor problems before they turn into big ones. On top of …
We’d been sitting silently in the little ground blind for nine hours. It was 2 a.m., and it was cold. The sounds of the electronic caller no longer kept us awake. It’s said the roar of an African lion can be heard up to five miles away. When a jolting roar shattered the silence, the …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › As the straight-wall cartridge revolution crawls across whitetail country — with more states allowing mid-range modern rifles in their deer seasons — it was only a matter of time before optics brands capitalized on the new …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Forward facing sonar (FFS) is the bass fishing world’s latest innovation, and it’s surrounded by controversy. While some anglers have accepted that the future is here, others lag behind wishing for a begotten time before FFS …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There’s no more polarizing topic in the fishing world than forward facing sonar (FFS). At this point it’s foolish to deny its effectiveness, as professional anglers who have perfected its use have left everyone else in …
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Electric steering may well displace hydraulic systems in the future as the best choice for outboard control. Courtesy Dometic If you’ve been around saltwater fishing boats as long as me, you’ll remember when hydraulic steering systems for outboards first became popular in the early 1980s. My first one was on a 1986 21-foot center-console, and …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › This weekend Bowtech celebrated its 25th anniversary with a big 3D archery event in Kentucky, and the star of the show was a new, limited edition bow called the Honor. The spirit of this anniversary bow …
Two South Dakota scuba divers and their wives headed out on July 6 for a day of diving and boating on Pickerel Lake. The 1,000-acre lake located near Webster, South Dakota, is spring fed and a popular spot for boaters. “It was the July 4th weekend and there were plenty of other boats around, and …
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The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is heralding the good news that next week, it will stock its one billionth hatchery-produced saltwater fish, a red drum fingerling, into coastal waters. This milestone is more than 40 years in the making as TPWD has worked with marine biologists and conservationists to ensure that Texas bays have …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s easy work up a sweat hiking to your glassing point or stand. In chilly temps, that sweat is going to make you colder once you’ve stopped moving. That’s when it’s nice to have a lightweight …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While more mainstream sports usually get most of the attention during the Summer Olympic Games, we know the shooting sports are the events to watch — even if you have to stream them live at 3 …
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Canadian conservation officers say a man in British Columbia was able to fend off an attacking grizzly bear with his fists. After being knocked off his bicycle by the sow, the man punched the griz square in the face and the bear ran off. It’s not immediately clear when the attack occurred. CBC News reports …
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