Keep your pooch comfortable and safe sleeping under the stars.

All bears are big animals. But which are the largest?

The northern water snake is very common to see while hunting, fishing, camping—and thankfully it's also harmless.

The true size of America's biggest wild cat may just surprise you.

All your questions about the big guys' racks, answered.

Whether you have a budding outdoors-person or an ardent adventurer, these books will help kids' love for nature grow.

Art Weston holds over 50 IGFA records, and just (unofficially) bagged another one.

A boy reeled in an invasive, toothy, surprise in a California river

The haul in is truly insane.

A day with gorgeous views, clean water, and promising catches awaits you.

You're all but guaranteed a catch with these lures for trout fishing on streams, rivers, and open water.

The department is presenting a common fish in a new light.

Pro trip: Marinate your venison overnight for extra flavor.

The whole truth about chronic wasting disease (CWD), from its causes to what you can do to help stop its spread.

These huge, oversized deer are a true thing of beauty.

From grunts to bleats to snorts, understanding different animal noises will make you a better outdoors-person.

Leaving certain to do's until Opening Day can backfire big time.

Jalapenos, cream cheese, shredded pepper jack, AND ground wild hog? If these ingredients weren't enough to get your mouth watering, adding butter and parsley will

Nothing can ruin your day on the water—as long as you have the right gear.

Here’s what to know about each watercraft and how to choose the best option for your on-the-water adventures.

If you don't want to dig a cat hole, a wag bag is the easiest—and cleanest—option.

Freshwater or saltwater, large fish or small, these fishing rods have earned esteem from real anglers we know and trust.

If you’re looking for a travel-friendly, waterproof hiking shoe, Teva’s Geotrecca Low may be just the right blend of stylish and reliable.

Youth Conservation Corps employs teens at national and state parks on conservation service projects. Here's how to apply.

South Carolina has no known cases of CWD, yet trophy hunters transported an infected carcass back from Kansas to wall-mount.

The state has launched a new anti-poaching campaign with a big incentive.

Arkansas is turning poaching fines into education dollars.

The Jefferson River Basin in Montana makes up some of the most iconic and robust trout water in the West. That will change, though, if

The FWP called the favorite game fish "a predatory and adaptable species."