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Colorado Governor Signs Bill to Reintroduce Wolverines
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 24-171 into law on May 20, authorizing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to prepare a restoration plan for reintroducing the North American wolverine to a state that advocates say has the largest block of wolverine-ready habitat in the continental U.S., enough to shelter 100 to 180 animals at full carrying capacity.
Big Baits for Big Bass: How to Fish Glide Baits, Wakebaits, and Harnessed Swimbaits
Big baits catch big bass. It’s that simple. But knowing when and how to throw these giant lures isn’t as cut and dry. There are specific scenarios where bass respond better to larger baits and are more willing to take them. If you can dial in on these times and learn how to fish these baits properly, the chances of you hooking into a lunker are high. Big bass respond the best to big baits.
8-Year-Old’s First Turkey Is a Smoke-Phase Bearded Hen
Eight-year-old Vaughn Siver went on his first turkey hunt in early May—and it paid off big time when he bagged a bearded hen with a smoke-phase coloration, according to his dad, Cody Vaughn, who took the boy hunting on a friend’s farm in western South Dakota. The father-son...
Army Veteran’s Bear Spray Explodes When Grizzly Bites It, Stopping Brutal Attack
Shayne Patrick Burke was recently attacked by a grizzly bear in Grand Teton National Park in a harrowing incident. Burke, a disabled Veteran of the Army Reserve, was hiking in the woods of Signal Mountain on Sunday, May 19, where he hoped to spot a great grey owl. “I told...
The Cicada Report: 5 Mid-Hatch Tips to Land More Fish
We’re a few weeks into the historic 221-year co-emergence of Brood XIX and Brood XII cicadas—and anglers in the South are already capitalizing on the swarm of giant bugs. Once cicadas start hatching in any one area, they’re likely to continue to emerge for three to four weeks. While this gives anglers plenty of time to chase fish on big flies and topwater lures, it also gives fish plenty of time to adjust to fishing pressure. In other words, if you’re not catching fish, it’s probably time for you to readjust your approach and tactics.
These Retractable Scissors Cut Through Any Fishing Line—And They’re 50% Off Right Now
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. A good pair of fishing scissors is a must-have for any angler. The only issue with most out there? Not only can they be bulky but if they don’t have a sheath, their exposed blades can poke holes in your tackle bag or pocket. Enter the Rapala retractable line scissor, which solves both of those problems. Even better, the convenient tool is currently on sale for nearly half off.
First-Time Mississippi Alligator Hunter Bags 11-1/2-Foot, 557-Pound Beast
A Mississippi woman on her first gator hunt bagged a 557-pound monster after an hourlong battle that saw the 11-foot, 6-inch behemoth drag her boat, break a rod, and snap multiple lines. Susan and Shambani Watts, of Raymond, Mississippi, were among 24 hunters awarded permits for a special season organized...
How to Hunt the Best Day of the Strut No. 7: May 30
Another year of spring turkey hunting is coming to a close, but if you’re lucky enough to hunt in one of the 16 states where the gobbler season runs through the end of May—and you still have a tag in your pocket—then it’s time to end the season with a bang on the final pick in our Best Day of the Strut series, May 30th. We’ve got just the expert to help you get it done, too.
Striped Bass Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide
Saltwater striped bass aren’t very hard to catch. Many “Insta-famous” anglers and striped bass fishing influencers want you to think otherwise, but the reality is that the most difficult part of the game is knowing where to be to get your bait or lure in front of hungry bass. If you find yourself in range of fired-up stripers, it rarely makes a difference if you’re using a jig, soft-plastic shad, or live bait—they’ll eat it.
9 Key Deer Vocalizations, What They Mean, and How to Mimic Them
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. The vast majority of deer hunters are call-shy. In forty years of hunting with and talking to fellow hunters, I’m continually surprised at how few of them call to whitetails half as much as they should. And almost no one talks to muleys. Meanwhile, deer of both species walk out of their lives that might otherwise have been lured into shooting range.
Get 20% Off Sitewide at the Orvis Memorial Day Sale
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Orvis has long been one of our favorite fishing brands, known for its quality fly fishing gear and apparel. Whether you (like us) are a longtime fan or you want to see what all the hype is about, it’s a great time to save on some of the brand’s most popular pieces. Right now, during the Orvis Memorial Day sale, you can get 20 percent off sitewide online.
Guide Lessons: 6 Rules to Follow When You Hire a Fishing Guide
My guide when I fish the Everglades is Captain Mark Cherney, owner of Blackwater Fishing Charters out of Fort Myers, Florida. He’s a big, bearded fellow who could pole a skiff to Pluto and back, but he’s a gentle soul. A class act. He’s not a yeller or cusser when a cast flies off into the ether. Or into the mangroves.
Get Up to $90 Off Coolers and Drinkware at the Yeti Memorial Day Sale
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. It’s a well-known fact that Yeti coolers very rarely go on sale. But, to celebrate the official start to summer, there’s a somewhat unofficial Yeti Memorial Day sale going on this weekend. Right now, you can get the brand’s Camp Green collection discounted 20 percent off while supplies last.
The Cicada Report: Southeast Anglers Are Crushing Carp on Brood XIX Bugs
Cicada chaos is underway in the Southeast. Swarms of Brood XIX cicadas are covering up long stretches of brush in large portions of the south. Videos of these loud bugs are making their way around social media, and anglers in the area are already taking advantage of this massive cicada emergence—experiencing excellent success while targeting bluegill, bass, and carp.
Why Minimum Hunting-Age Limits Need to Go
You could call me the archetypal proud dad. When I share a picture on social media, it’s often of my 9-year-old son, Anse, with some critter that he’s shot or fish that he’s caught. Last month, the kid bagged his first Eastern longbeard after an epic fly-down hunt in the timber. Last winter, he shot at decoying ducks for the first time and afterward declared that he wanted to be a waterfowl biologist and work at Ducks Unlimited. Back in November, he went still-hunting with me in the rain, and made a perfect shot on a big Tennessee 8-pointer.
Gear Up for Summer with the Best Memorial Day Fishing Sales—Up to 60% Off
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. The start of summer brings to mind balmy afternoons on the water, wetting a line and cracking open an ice cold can. Gear up for all the above with some of the best Memorial Day fishing sales going on right now. This weekend, save on rods, reels, and so much more at retailers like Bass Pro, Orvis, and Huk.
Three-Bird Pintail Limit On the Table for 2025-2026 Hunting Season
Duck hunters may soon be able to shoot more than one bull sprig each day during waterfowl season. This spring, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee (SRC) approved a three-bird daily bag limit as an option for the 2025-2026 season. On May 17, the SRC consulted...
Hydro Flask Water Bottles and Cups Are Up to 40% Off During the Memorial Day Sale
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›. Whether your summer plans involve hiking, camping, boating, or fishing, you’ll need a water bottle—or travel mug or tumbler—to stay cool and well-hydrated. Right now, at the Hydro Flask Memorial Day sale on Amazon, you can get some of the brand’s most popular bottles and cups at a deep discount—up to 40 percent off.
Recipe: Whole Grilled Rainbow Trout with Fingerling Potatoes
Trout plus bacon is one of civilization’s greatest formulas; it always equals pleasure. In this recipe, Atlanta chef and angler Ford Fry compounds the delight by scattering the bacon over smashed fingerling potatoes and adding a cool vegetal note with his spring onion crema. This is a dish you want to mess up on the plate—with all those flavors gathered onto a forkful, you’re just seconds away from grinning. Fry’s tip: Don’t neglect to eat the skin. “A lot of people will peel it off,” he says, “but trout skin is so thin, and it crisps up so beautifully.”
Alaskan Photographer Killed By Cow Moose: “This Was Not a Hapless Fool Stumbling Into Danger”
A cow moose killed a 70-year-old amateur photographer who was trying to photograph the animal and its newborn twins near Homer, Alaska, on May 19. Dale Chorman and a friend were searching for the moose on Chorman’s densely forested 3-acre property east of Homer when the moose burst from a thicket, prompting the men to turn and flee. The moose charged, kicking Chorman, according to an initial report of the incident by the Alaska Department of Public Safety, which dispatched State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers. Medics declared him dead at the scene.
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