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Central Texas Fisherman Stumbles Upon Massive Water Snake

Just remember: when you need to steady yourself on a tree branch, you may get more than you bargained for.

How Fishing Makes You A Better Person (According To Science)

Fishing is one of the most accessible outdoor sports. Nearly anyone, no matter age, income level or even fitness ability, can easily participate. And the...

What's legal for Louisiana's primitive-firearms deer season?

Louisiana's primitive-arms deer season has undergone substantial changes since it was introduced as a way to allow hunters to target the largest game animals in the state the same way their forefathers did. When it was first implemented, only rifles that...

Learn How to Smoke Fish

I consider myself a casual, “intermediate” smoker. I’m pretty much self-taught, and I’ve figured things out through many years of trial and error. However, I recently made a batch of smoked bluefis…

Guide to Catch-and-Release Fishing

Learn how to catch-and-release fish responsibly by knowing how to handle fish, how to release them, and how to perform fish CPR if necessary.

How to Fail at Fishing: The Diary of a Birder Learning to Fish

After the Birds vs Fish debate overtook the internet, one die-hard birder decides to figure out why some seemingly sane people prefer fins over feathers.

The Definitive Guide to Eating Salmon

A new book simplifies the complicated decision of how to buy ethical salmon—and how to make it with a citrus-dill-vodka marinade.

Can flying drones save whales trapped in fishing gear?

What makes a good hunt?

Marshall Springer"Good weather makes for a good hunt. It's a prime thing. Good dog work and good people—repeat customers that have become friends over the years. I've got about a half dozen dogs, so I just rotate them all. They're all my favorites."— Springer is a co-owner of the Buffalo...

What determines success on a hunt?

Gus tells it like it is when a hunt comes up less than

How to end illegal fishing in the Pacific Ocean

The practice undermines economic development, national security, food security and human rights – and nowhere is this more starkly evident than in the Pacific.

How to Hunt Urban Turkeys

It is no secret that urbanization is progressing rapidly across the nation—often at the expense of wildlife habitat. While development can be bad news for many species that depend on undisrupted habitat, some animals flourish in urban settings, especially wild turkeys. Calling on the edge of town...

What Women Love to Hunt

The number two species women love to hunt is number one in the spring. Check out the list. Number four might just surprise you.

How to Plan a Grizzly Bear Hunt

5 Tips for Better Streamer Fishing

Once anglers achieve success with streamers, they often focus intently on fishing big flies. The reason is simple and well known: big flies catch big fish. There's also a rush that comes with streamer fishing that doesn't come with other brands of fly fishing. Streamer fishing is distinctly different than dry fly fishing and nymphing and in most respects is more dynamic and varied terrain. Unlike…

4Reel Fishing: What I am thankful for…

A gentle tick on the line that transforms into hook set. Each sunset and sunrise that occurs while I am on the water. Satisfied smiles on a child’s face when they land fish. The unique thrill that …

The love of fishing knows no age.

Whether a child of 5 or 55 years old, there is something about this pastime that people of all ages find invigorating, calming or just plain fun! This sport or hobby is one that is often passed down from generation to generation. Fathers and grandfathers love to teach the younger “age bracket” tricks and guidelines …