Freshwater 6 Best Drift-Boat Fishing Trips in the Northeast Right when you think that a drift boat fishing opportunity is out of your reach, these six places will change your mind. By Craig Raleigh
Field to Table Recipes The 11 Best Dove Recipes You Should Definitely Try this Fall Up your kitchen game this hunting season. By Megan Swinney
Turkey 6 Tips for Better Success Turkey Hunting in the Fall Your spring approach won't get you very far. By Dylan Hayward
Adventure Rattlesnake Vaccine for Dogs: Everything You Need to Know, According to a Vet By Ashley Strahm
Pets The Best Camping Gear for Dogs, Whether Car Camping or Backpacking Keep your pooch comfortable and safe sleeping under the stars. By Helena Guglielmino
Wild Animals The Biggest Bear in the World—Which Takes the Crown? All bears are big animals. But which are the largest? By Megan Plete Postol
Wild Animals Northern Water Snakes: Where They Live and What to Do If You See One The northern water snake is very common to see while hunting, fishing, camping—and thankfully it's also harmless. By Travis Smola
Wild Animals Species Profile: How Big Is a Mountain Lion? The true size of America's biggest wild cat may just surprise you. By Chelsey Cook
Wild Animals Watch: Why Do Moose Shed Their Antlers? All your questions about the big guys' racks, answered. By Travis Smola
Adventure 26 Nature-Themed Kids Books to Foster a Love for Adventuring Early Whether you have a budding outdoors-person or an ardent adventurer, these books will help kids' love for nature grow. By Megan Swinney
Freshwater Kentucky Man Hooks 283-Pound Alligator Gar, Takes Over 2 Hours to Reel In Art Weston holds over 50 IGFA records, and just (unofficially) bagged another one. By Chelsey Cook
Freshwater 10-Year-Old Catches Piranha-Like Fish in California River A boy reeled in an invasive, toothy, surprise in a California river By Megan Plete Postol
Saltwater Watch: Angler Lands 100-Pound Swordfish from a Jet Ski The haul in is truly insane. By Megan Swinney
Freshwater The 15 Best Places for Trout Fishing in the U.S. A day with gorgeous views, clean water, and promising catches awaits you. By Jess McGlothlin
Bait & Tackle 10 Best Trout Lures for Conventional Fishing, from a Decades-Long Angler You're all but guaranteed a catch with these lures for trout fishing on streams, rivers, and open water. By Craig Raleigh
Fishing Idaho Fish and Game Encourages Anglers to Take Advantage of "Golden" Opportunity The department is presenting a common fish in a new light. By Megan Plete Postol
Field to Table Recipes This Venison Backstrap Burrito Recipe Is a Must for Deer Hunting Season Pro trip: Marinate your venison overnight for extra flavor. By Jennifer Danella
Deer Hunting Everything You Need to Know About “Zombie Deer Disease” The whole truth about chronic wasting disease (CWD), from its causes to what you can do to help stop its spread. By Gabriela Zaldumbide
Big Game Hunting The Biggest, Record-Setting Moose Harvests on the Books These huge, oversized deer are a true thing of beauty. By John McAdams
Deer Hunting Listen: Every Sound a Deer Makes and What Each Means From grunts to bleats to snorts, understanding different animal noises will make you a better outdoors-person. By Travis Smola
Game 5 Things Every Hunter Needs to Have Done Before Opening Day Leaving certain to do's until Opening Day can backfire big time. By Travis Smola
Field to Table Recipes Recipe: Delicious Spicy Wild Hog Sausage Balls 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 By Jennifer Danella
Fishing Gear The 5 Best Men's Rain Jackets for Fishing Nothing can ruin your day on the water—as long as you have the right gear. By Craig Raleigh
Outdoor Gear Canoe vs. Kayak: Which One Is Best for You? Here’s what to know about each watercraft and how to choose the best option for your on-the-water adventures. By Emily Kantner
Camping Gear The Easiest Way to Poop in the Woods: How to Use a Wag Bag If you don't want to dig a cat hole, a wag bag is the easiest—and cleanest—option. By Gabriela Zaldumbide & Chelsey Cook
Fishing Gear The 7 Best Fishing Rods of 2023 Freshwater or saltwater, large fish or small, these fishing rods have earned esteem from real anglers we know and trust. By Jess McGlothlin
Hiking Gear Teva's Hiking Shoes are Reliable on Trail—and Stylish Off 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. By Kylie Gilbert
Public Lands & Water Youth Conservation Corps: How Teens Are Working Together for a Better Environment Youth Conservation Corps employs teens at national and state parks on conservation service projects. Here's how to apply. By Megan Swinney
Wildlife Trophy Hunters Who Brought CWD-Infected Deer to South Carolina Face Charges South Carolina has no known cases of CWD, yet trophy hunters transported an infected carcass back from Kansas to wall-mount. By Megan Plete Postol
Wildlife Poaching in Oregon Has Gotten So Bad, the State is Doubling Rewards for Info on Culprits The state has launched a new anti-poaching campaign with a big incentive. By Chelsey Cook
Conservation Arkansas Puts $713,000 in Poaching Fines Toward School Conservation Programs Arkansas is turning poaching fines into education dollars. By Megan Plete Postol
Freshwater A Mysterious Infection Is Killing Trout In Montana, According to Local Guides 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 By Megan Plete Postol
Public Lands & Water Invasive Smallmouth Bass Caught in Montana's Bitterroot River, Locale Deemed 'Prime Habitat' for More The FWP called the favorite game fish "a predatory and adaptable species." By Megan Plete Postol
Hiking Watch: Parent Takes Child Dangerously Close to Waterfall's Edge for a Picture in National Park
Wild Animals Montana Hunter Mauled by Grizzly, Fights Back As Jaw Is Ripped Off and Chest Scratched Open
Big Game Hunting Poacher Fined $75,000 Plus Jail for Taking 14 Elk and Deer in Oregon Under New, Tougher State Laws