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Film: Public-Land Elk Hunters and Ranchers Can Be Good Neighbors. Here’s How

If you think politics are divisive, just listen to how Westerners describe elk. They’re “terrorists,” says Sy Gilliland. The president of the Wyoming Outfitters and Guides Association, Gilliland told the digital news service WyoFile earlier this year that overpopulations of grass-eating elk are “destroying” Wyoming’s traditional ranches. Earlier this month, the Wyoming Game and Fish …

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The Best Range Bags at Cabela’s

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A range bag isn’t exactly the coolest category of shooting-related gear.  For many shooters, a “range bag” is just whatever backpack is handy and can handle the weight they will pack into it, especially when they’re …

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‘I Was in Disbelief.’ Fishing Guide Releases Montana’s Pending-Record Smallmouth Bass

Fort Peck Lake in northeast Montana is a sprawling reservoir that holds plenty of walleyes and smallmouth bass. And it’s where part-time fishing guide Josh Johnson caught the bronzeback of his dreams on Tuesday. “I’d always wanted to catch a record-book fish, and I’d been after Montana’s smallie record since 2017,” Johnson tells Outdoor Life. …

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How to Hunt Ducks

As a new duck hunter, you have a long list of tasks ahead before your first opening day, particularly if you don’t have a seasoned hunter to guide you through the process of learning to duck hunt. To get started and set yourself up for success you need to take a hunter’s safety course, have …

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Timing the SoCal Mahi Migration

The annual migration brings big schools of mahi right into the backyard of SoCal. Kevin Dodge Autumn in Southern California marks a magical season for offshore anglers. Calm winds prevail, yet the warmth of summer still lingers amid the rich, blue Pacific waters, inviting a literal invasion of mahi from the south.  This is what …

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Last-Chance Billy: While Battling MS, a Diehard Hunter Draws a Once-in-a-Lifetime Mountain Goat Tag

Justin Christensen used to run all over the Utah mountains. Back in the day, his buddies dubbed him “the Mountain Goat” for his ability to cruise through the most treacherous backcountry terrain at a stunning pace. After decades of chasing big mule deer bucks in the Wasatch Range, Christensen knew the terrain and the habits …

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Wisconsin Duck Hunter Shoots, Kills One of Five Gray Wolves That Surrounded His Blind

A 19-year-old Wisconsin duck hunter shot and killed a gray wolf at point-blank range on Sept. 21 while hunting on public land in Oneida County, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Chase Melton, who was with two other teenagers at the time, has told reporters he had no choice but to pull the …

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Lawsuit Accuses Pennsylvania Officer of Snooping on Private Property, Seeks to Limit Powers of the Fish and Boat Commission

A federal lawsuit filed Monday against the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission seeks to strike down a state law that gives PFBC officers broad authority to conduct warrantless searches on private land. The lawsuit was filed by Pennsylvania resident Tim Thomas, who accuses a waterways conservation officer of snooping around his lake house, harassing him …

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Fishing South Padre Island, Texas

Redfish are just one of the numerous shallow-water- feeding species available to anglers every month of the year. Dave Lear “OK, we’re gonna cross some really skinny stuff now,” Capt. Luis Flandes shouted over the noise of his jacked-up outboard. Glancing beyond the boat’s low gunwales, blades of sea grass and every fleeing minnow were …

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Where to Fish in October

If you could only target one gamefish species this month, what would it be? That’s the question we put to five top skippers from Connecticut to Oregon. See what these experts will be out chasing in October. Quicklook: Best Bets for Anglers in October Northeast: Striped bass Mid-Atlantic: Striped Bass Southeast: Redfish Gulf of Mexico: …

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Labradar LX Review: Can This Compact Chronograph Dethrone the Garmin Xero C1 Pro?

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The recently introduced Labradar LX is a significant upgrade over the original Labradar, now called the Labradar V1, which for many years had been the go-to chronograph for serious shooters. The V1’s legacy is substantial. It …

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‘I Wasn’t Going to Kill That Bass.’ Tournament Angler Releases Possible State-Record Smallmouth

Dante Piraino already had a pair of 2-pound smallmouth bass in his boat’s livewell when he hooked a heavy fish in 30 feet of water at 9 a.m. on Sunday. Piraino was competing in a qualifying tournament on New York’s St. Lawrence River, and he needed some real weight to move up in the rankings. …

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Quick Strike Podcast: Catching Striped Bass on the Fly, from Shore Is Easier Than You Think

Surf fishing and flyfishing are both challenging. It might be easy to assume, then, that combining the two would present the ultimate angling test. But in reality, it’s a lot less daunting than many people believe. Those who live within range of migratory striped bass on both coasts have the perfect targets for breaking the …

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FX DRS Classic Review: The Best Looking and Most Ergonomic Air Rifle on the Market

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I love shooting air rifles. They’re quiet, you can shoot them in your backyard, they’re accurate, and they make great small game guns. But, I don’t like the way they look. With their chunky profiles, and …

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Understanding Fish Migrations

Species such as tarpon don’t have stock assessments, partly because they’re not commercially harvested. That’s when nongovernmental organizations step up to track the fan favorite. Kevin Dodge Roxanne Willmer hears a lot of fish stories. As the tagging director for Gray FishTag Research, Willmer is in regular contact with anglers, often on the boat with …

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Catfish Trafficking Ring Busted in the South Allegedly Smuggled Trophy Cats into Pay Lakes and Across State Lines

Law enforcement officials have cited a series of pay lake operators, catfish anglers, and other suspects in a multi-state trafficking bust. The suspects were allegedly involved in harvesting catfish illegally and selling them to various pay lakes — sometimes transporting them across state lines to do so. A total of nine perpetrators were cited for …

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The Best Gun Cases of 2024

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The best gun cases of 2023 cover a lot of territory. There are heavy-duty cases for traveling with rifles, cases that protect your firearms from rust, cases that transport your firearms discreetly, and cases with modular …

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How to Catch Mahi Mahi Inshore

On menus and in fish markets across the country, you’ll see them labeled under their Hawaiian name, mahi-mahi, more than anything else, but these fish have several monikers. In Southern California, Mexico, Central and South America, they are dorado. In the Gulf of Mexico, around Florida, and into the Northeast, they are dolphinfish — often …

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The Largest and Least-Funded Public-Land Agency in America Is Finally Getting Backup

The Bureau of Land Management is having a moment. The largest public-land manager in the country is replacing gas wells with solar farms, elevating wildlife habitat to the same status as livestock grazing, and — starting this year — implementing provisions of the landmark Public Lands Rule, which aims to “restore” public lands that have …

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‘I Didn’t Even Try,’ Says Florida Diver Who Speared 915 Lionfish to Win Annual Tourney

The FWC Lionfish Challenge in Florida saw record-breaking participation and harvest numbers this year. Some 285 divers removed 31,773 invasive lionfish from fragile coral reef ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, according to a press release from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. One of those scuba divers was 46-year-old …

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Hunter Criticized for Letting Grizzlies Feed on Elk Carcass Didn’t Do Anything Illegal, Officials Say

There are a few reasons why you shouldn’t leave your legally harvested elk carcass within reach of a family of grizzly bears. You’re guaranteed to lose some part of the animal, and you’ll be teaching the bears a bad lesson (that backyards are good places to score easy meals). You could also catch some heat …

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Cobia 265 CC Open

Rod holders abound, with optional kite rod holders also available. Courtesy Cobia Boats Visit Cobia Build Your Cobia Find a Cobia Dealer My immediate thought when I first saw the new Cobia 265 CC Open was “I need more rods!” There were so many rod holders, including optional leaning post rod holders, optional kingfish rod …

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Single Pin vs Multi Pin Bow Sights for Deer Hunting: Here’s What Bowhunters Need to Know 

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › With the rise of more accurate bowhunting gear, the popularization of long-range 3D tournaments, and social media hype about shooting far, the single pin sliding sight is trendy right now. But for most whitetail hunters, bowhunting …

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The Best Binoculars for Hunting of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › As optics companies race to put electronics in their products and replace traditional glass with digital screens, it’s refreshing to see many brands are investing in heirloom-quality binoculars that don’t have power buttons or integrated circuits. …

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$100,000 Fine for Releasing a Smallmouth Bass in Canadian River: Do Mandatory Catch-and-Kill Orders Actually Help Population Control?

Smallmouth bass and chain pickerel. They’re both common across much of the United States — so much so that few people give much thought as to how they might expand their range. If you were to catch one in a lake or river where you hadn’t previously, you’d probably shrug it off as a fluke …

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The Best Rain Jackets for Women

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The rain jackets that work best for women are not the same as those that work the best for men. Because women typically sweat less, their rain jackets often skip the pit zips (a major waterproofing …

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Squirrel Hunting Tips and Tactics

The sounds of frenetic scratching on pine bark pulled my eyes skyward. Scanning the uppermost branches for any tell-tale movement, I expected to see the subtle shimmy of pine needles or a twitching bushy tail. But the canopy was still. As I reached for binoculars, a flurry of lacy white flakes fluttered down from directly …

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Contender 23Bay

Spacious elevated casting decks fore and aft offer sure footing and plenty of room to fish. Courtesy Contender Visit Contender Find a Contender Dealer Contender’s new 23Bay boasts a 12-inch draft and a 15.5-degree deadrise with a double-step bottom. Its lines are sleek and crisp, and response is immediate. In the light wind chop of …

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Missouri Hunters Can Now Use Drones to Recover Deer, Turkeys, and Other Game

Starting Sunday, Missouri hunters will be able to use drones to track and recover wounded deer, elk, black bears, and wild turkeys. The rule change was included in the Missouri Department of Conservation’s 2024 hunting regulations book, and the MDC reminded hunters of the change in a Sept. 6 announcement. Archery seasons for both deer …

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No, YouTube Hasn’t Banned Firearms Content and Sponsorships, at Least Not Yet

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › As 2024 draws to a close with a contentious presidential election, companies that make firearms and gun accessories, ammunition manufacturers, retailers, hunting and shooting publications, Olympians, and just regular folks who like to hunt and shoot …

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Where Are All the Ducks?

Last year waterfowlers across the country commiserated about one of their worst duck seasons ever. The ducks, they said, just never showed up. Or when birds did come through their areas, they were in smaller groups rather than the historically massive flocks. That’s why many waterfowlers were stunned when the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service …

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The Glock G43 vs G43X

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › When you’re having the Glock 43 vs. 43X discussion with a buddy, your spouse, or the person behind the gun counter, what you’re really talking about is handgun ergonomics. And to have a civilized discussion about …

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Velvet Mule Deer Buck from Colorado Could Be a New Archery World Record, but Questions Around the Hunt Remain

A velvet mule deer buck that was killed with a bow in Colorado on opening day could be a new world record, according to a recent Instagram post by beast_broadheads. The buck was taken by resident hunter Seth Craft and measured as a typical, with an unofficial green score of 238 6/8 inches. If the …

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Slow-Pitch Pollock

Pollock schools stack up throughout the lower portion of the water column, making them good targets for slow-pitch techniques. Kade Gewanter While some anglers find joy in a marsh teeming with redfish or trolling seamounts alive with wahoo, my happy place is on the pulpit of a headboat off the coast of New England in …

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The Bush Plane Engine Died Mid-Flight — and Other Close Calls While Flying the Alaskan Wilderness

Darkness loomed on the remote Alaskan tundra. Skies to the west were much darker than five hours prior. It was comforting to finally hear the distant buzz of a bush plane’s engine that Pat, Tim, and I had been anxiously awaiting all afternoon. Earlier that day we checked in with the plane service in Kotzebue …

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Mississippi Alligator Breaks 2 State Records; Could Be New World Record

Alligator hunter Jason Ullendorf landed a massive, record-breaking gator on the Pascagoula River on Saturday, the last weekend of the 10-day Mississippi season. Ullendorf’s female gator measured 37 inches around the belly, had a tail girth of 32 inches, and was 11 feet, 3/4 inches long. The massive reptile weighed in at 324 pounds, according …

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