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North Carolina Angler Catches Giant Red Hind That Creates a New Record Category

North Carolina Angler Catches Giant Red Hind That Creates a New Record Category North Carolina Angler Catches Giant Red Hind That Creates a New Record Category

Upland bird hunters on Kansas Nationals Wildlife Refuge

Environmental Group Sues to Block New Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on Public Wildlife Refuges Environmental Group Sues to Block New Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on Public Wildlife Refuges

The same baits will work on river and lake smallmouths.

How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Moving Water How to Catch Smallmouth Bass in Moving Water

By Kristine Fischer

A collage of the best fall bass lures

Gear

Best Fall Bass Lures Best Fall Bass Lures

By Pete Robbins

10 Knots You Must Know

Gear

10 Knots You Must Know 10 Knots You Must Know

By Outdoor Life

A near world-record shovelnose sturgeon, caught and released in Illionis.

Illinois Shovelnose Sturgeon Is Nearly a World Record—If DNA Test Confirms the Species Illinois Shovelnose Sturgeon Is Nearly a World Record—If DNA Test Confirms the Species

Nolan Sprengeler and Kevin Kray with the possible state-muskie.

Minnesota Angler Catches Potential State-Record Muskie on Last Trip of the Season Minnesota Angler Catches Potential State-Record Muskie on Last Trip of the Season

Fischer cashed a $35,000 check with her win at Eufala.

The Three Baits I Used to Win the Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions The Three Baits I Used to Win the Hobie Bass Open Series Tournament of Champions

By Kristine Fischer

Texas teens catch big Texas catfish.

Two Texas Teens Catch a 55-Pound Flathead Catfish at a Friend’s Birthday Party Two Texas Teens Catch a 55-Pound Flathead Catfish at a Friend’s Birthday Party

Logan Parks and Tucker Smith took first place in the US Open Amateur Team Championships

Two College Kids Win Inaugural U.S. Open Amateur Bass Tournament, Walk Away with $1 Million Two College Kids Win Inaugural U.S. Open Amateur Bass Tournament, Walk Away with $1 Million

Brown bullhead had 215 plastic particles inside it.

Study Finds Lake Ontario Fish Have Plastic Particles in Their Flesh Study Finds Lake Ontario Fish Have Plastic Particles in Their Flesh

Now is an ideal time to catch a big fall musky.

How to Fish for Fall Musky Just Before the Freeze How to Fish for Fall Musky Just Before the Freeze

By Kristine Fischer

Brook trout are native to the eastern seaboard and midwest, but they have been widely introduced throughout the American West

Idaho Hatches Plan to Help Native Trout by Introducing “Super-Male” Brook Trout Idaho Hatches Plan to Help Native Trout by Introducing “Super-Male” Brook Trout

Bass Angler Catches Potential Record Carp in Illinois

Bass Angler Catches Potential Record Carp in Illinois Bass Angler Catches Potential Record Carp in Illinois

Every year, millions of sockeye return to the headwaters of Bristol Bay, the proposed site of an open-pit gold and copper mine known as the Pebble Mine

Trout Unlimited Lawsuit Is a Win for Salmon, Deals Another Blow to Pebble Mine Trout Unlimited Lawsuit Is a Win for Salmon, Deals Another Blow to Pebble Mine

Aaron Martens died of brain cancer at the age of 49.

Aaron Martens, Champion and Trend-Setting Pro Bass Angler, Dies at 49 Aaron Martens, Champion and Trend-Setting Pro Bass Angler, Dies at 49

By Alan Clemons

A smallmouth bass with evidence of a largemouth bass virus.

Largemouth Bass Virus Has Been Discovered in Wisconsin Smallmouth Bass Largemouth Bass Virus Has Been Discovered in Wisconsin Smallmouth Bass

Angler Richard Nicholson caught the whopper walleye from the Youghiogheny River near his home in Pennsylvania

Son Convinces Father Not to Eat Pennsylvania’s Probable New State-Record Walleye Son Convinces Father Not to Eat Pennsylvania’s Probable New State-Record Walleye

Musky kayak fishing can be extremely productive

How to Catch Big Musky From a Kayak How to Catch Big Musky From a Kayak

By Kristine Fischer

The prehistoric shark tooth was found by the captain and experienced aquatic fossil hunter on Oct. 15

Fossil Hunter Finds Giant Prehistoric Shark Tooth While Diving in Florida Fossil Hunter Finds Giant Prehistoric Shark Tooth While Diving in Florida

The tongue-eating parasite is one of creepiest creatures living in Texas waterways

Tongue- and Brain-Eating Parasites Top the List of Creepy Creatures Living in Texas Waterways Tongue- and Brain-Eating Parasites Top the List of Creepy Creatures Living in Texas Waterways

Texas and other coastal states are enacting temporary closures to the flounder fishing season in response to declining populations throughout the flounder's native range.

Texas Is the Latest State to Suspend Flounder Season as Populations Plummet Texas Is the Latest State to Suspend Flounder Season as Populations Plummet

Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish

Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish Angler Eats Potential California Record Bocaccio Rockfish

You can use a spinning rod to pull bas out of cover.

How to Rig Your Spinning Rod to Catch Bass in Heavy Cover How to Rig Your Spinning Rod to Catch Bass in Heavy Cover

By Kristine Fischer

This record blue cat was caught in Texas.

Texas Angler Hooks Record 31-Pound Blue Catfish on a Fly Rod Texas Angler Hooks Record 31-Pound Blue Catfish on a Fly Rod

Biden Administration Puts Up Roadblock on Proposed Mine Near the Boundary Waters

Biden Administration Puts Up Roadblock on Proposed Mine Near the Boundary Waters Biden Administration Puts Up Roadblock on Proposed Mine Near the Boundary Waters

By Alex Robinson

Giant Idaho Grass Carp Caught On Bass Lure Could Be a World Record

Giant Idaho Grass Carp Caught On Bass Lure Could Be a World Record Giant Idaho Grass Carp Caught On Bass Lure Could Be a World Record

georgia red grouper record

Georgia Red Grouper Shatters State Record Georgia Red Grouper Shatters State Record

By Alan Clemons

A potential new state-record flathead catfish

Potential New Michigan State-Record Flathead Catfish Caught—and Released Potential New Michigan State-Record Flathead Catfish Caught—and Released

Chad Hester caught this piebald blue cat last week.

Missouri Angler Catches 36-Pound Piebald Catfish Using Asian Carp for Bait Missouri Angler Catches 36-Pound Piebald Catfish Using Asian Carp for Bait

Joe Satkowski's landlocked salmon.

State-Record Salmon and Sheepshead Caught (and Speared) in New Jersey State-Record Salmon and Sheepshead Caught (and Speared) in New Jersey

The Outdoor Life conservation pledge, presented to Harry Truman.

From the Archives: The History of the Outdoor Life Conservation Pledge From the Archives: The History of the Outdoor Life Conservation Pledge

By Natalie Krebs

Florida Anglers Are Asking For a Goliath Grouper Season, But it May Be Too Late

Florida Anglers Are Asking For a Goliath Grouper Season, But it May Be Too Late Florida Anglers Are Asking For a Goliath Grouper Season, But it May Be Too Late

lone angler on a boat fishing for muskie

Topwater Muskie Fishing Secrets from 5 Pros Topwater Muskie Fishing Secrets from 5 Pros

By Mark Modoski

How to Piss Off A Summer Muskie into Striking

How to Piss Off A Summer Muskie into Striking How to Piss Off A Summer Muskie into Striking

By Steve Heiting

The possible new state-record catfish is a 57-pound flathead.

Giant 57-Pound Flathead May Be Pennsylvania’s New State-Record Catfish Giant 57-Pound Flathead May Be Pennsylvania’s New State-Record Catfish

Discolored water in the Indian River Lagoon was caused by algae.

Florida Designates $53 Million Annually for Indian River Lagoon Cleanup Projects Florida Designates $53 Million Annually for Indian River Lagoon Cleanup Projects

Snook are just one of 300 species of fish in the 'Glades.

Why Every Angler Needs to Fish the Everglades for Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon Why Every Angler Needs to Fish the Everglades for Snook, Redfish, and Tarpon

By Kristine Fischer

A Florida Spear Fisherman Set the State Hogfish Record with a 21.7-Pound Giant

A Florida Spear Fisherman Set the State Hogfish Record with a 21.7-Pound Giant A Florida Spear Fisherman Set the State Hogfish Record with a 21.7-Pound Giant

How to Fish a Pond

How to Fish a Pond How to Fish a Pond

By Outdoor Life

Giant Green Bay Muskies Video: More Than 100 Inches of Muskie in a Single Net

Giant Green Bay Muskies Video: More Than 100 Inches of Muskie in a Single Net Giant Green Bay Muskies Video: More Than 100 Inches of Muskie in a Single Net

Fizzing fish is not complicated.

A Tournament Angler’s Case for Safely Fizzing Bass Before Release A Tournament Angler’s Case for Safely Fizzing Bass Before Release

By Kristine Fischer

Trout Unlimited Calls on Biden Administration to Save Snake River Salmon and Steelhead

Trout Unlimited Calls on Biden Administration to Save Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Unlimited Calls on Biden Administration to Save Snake River Salmon and Steelhead

The new New Jersey state-record tilefish could be a world record.

The New Jersey State-Record Tilefish May Be a New World Record The New Jersey State-Record Tilefish May Be a New World Record

Berkley crankbaits

Gear

Here’s What Most Bass Anglers Don’t Understand About Their Lures Here’s What Most Bass Anglers Don’t Understand About Their Lures

By Jeff Johnston

Brown trout caught in a Western stream.

The Future of Trout Fishing in the West Could Be in Hot Water The Future of Trout Fishing in the West Could Be in Hot Water

By Christine Peterson

This 80-pound Arizona flathead catfish was cut up for a fish fry.

Fishermen Catch Arizona’s Would-Be Record Flathead Catfish, Then Fry It Fishermen Catch Arizona’s Would-Be Record Flathead Catfish, Then Fry It

Grayling caught from the eddies of Lake Creek river in Alaska.

Waters of Plenty: Rafting and Fishing Alaska’s Overlooked Lake Creek Waters of Plenty: Rafting and Fishing Alaska’s Overlooked Lake Creek

By Christine Peterson

The new Alabama state-record bonito, or little tunny.

Alabama Fisherman Accidentally Cuts the New State-Record Bonito into Shark Bait Alabama Fisherman Accidentally Cuts the New State-Record Bonito into Shark Bait

Two Non-Residents Set Minnesota Pike and Muskie Records This Summer

Two Non-Residents Set Minnesota Pike and Muskie Records This Summer Two Non-Residents Set Minnesota Pike and Muskie Records This Summer

Bizarre Spanish Hogfish Catch Off the Coast of North Carolina Is a World Record

Bizarre Spanish Hogfish Catch Off the Coast of North Carolina Is a World Record Bizarre Spanish Hogfish Catch Off the Coast of North Carolina Is a World Record

Invasive Gobies are killing St. Lawrence River Muskies.

St. Lawrence River Muskies Are Under Attack By Invasive Gobies St. Lawrence River Muskies Are Under Attack By Invasive Gobies

The author targets small water for big bass.

How to Catch Big Bass in Small Creeks How to Catch Big Bass in Small Creeks

By Kristine Fischer

A filefish caught in Tampa Bay earlier this year.

Tampa Bay Angler Catches a Filefish That He Thought Was a Trash Bag Tampa Bay Angler Catches a Filefish That He Thought Was a Trash Bag

White sturgeon caught in British Columbia.

Retired NHL Goalie Catches a Record Half-Ton White Sturgeon in British Columbia Retired NHL Goalie Catches a Record Half-Ton White Sturgeon in British Columbia

Western drought and wildfires spell bad news for wildlife.

The Outdoor Life Podcast: Will Wildlife Survive Extreme Drought and Wildfires? The Outdoor Life Podcast: Will Wildlife Survive Extreme Drought and Wildfires?

By Natalie Krebs

It's safe to eat fish from the Illinois river.

Illinois River Fish Are Now Safe to Eat for the First Time Since the 1970s Illinois River Fish Are Now Safe to Eat for the First Time Since the 1970s

Michigan Will Attempt to Return Arctic Grayling to State Waters

Michigan Will Attempt to Return Arctic Grayling to State Waters Michigan Will Attempt to Return Arctic Grayling to State Waters

Snakehead are invasive in North America.

3 “Rough Fish” Species That Are Getting Recognized as Game Fish 3 “Rough Fish” Species That Are Getting Recognized as Game Fish

By Kristine Fischer

Rare Record Salmon Caught By Lake Erie Fishing Guide

Rare Record Salmon Caught By Lake Erie Fishing Guide Rare Record Salmon Caught By Lake Erie Fishing Guide

Commercial Fishermen Remove 10M Pounds of Asian Carp from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes

Commercial Fishermen Remove 10M Pounds of Asian Carp from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes Commercial Fishermen Remove 10M Pounds of Asian Carp from Kentucky and Barkley Lakes

By Alan Clemons

You can land a giant bass by following these rules.

How to Never Lose Another Giant Bass Again How to Never Lose Another Giant Bass Again

By Kristine Fischer

Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp

Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp Biologists Have Discovered a New Way to Control Invasive Carp

There are some giant fish lurking around shorelines.

No Boat, No Problem: How to Catch Fish From the Bank No Boat, No Problem: How to Catch Fish From the Bank

By Kristine Fischer