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Coyote bodies after a wildlife killing contest in Salmon, Idaho

Wildlife killing contests abandon fair chase and science in favor of spectacle and cruelty

Harmful to wild game populations, these outdated events feature mass killing purely for entertainment

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A fish named Dave

“Have you named it yet? I'd be honored if you'd name it Dave because I feel like I know it now, too.”

Dave Delisi—who at the time served as my...

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Orvis and CEO Perk Perkins on Investing in the Great Outdoors

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Maybe I'll fish tomorrow

PHOTOGRAPHY

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Words: Todd Tanner. Images: Tim Romano and Jeremy Roberts.

There are days when I’m not convinced our society can tell the difference between a blessing...

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER - Natural Beauty - by Hayden Clark

Maui Jim Photo Contest - The Winners

Oregon Summer Steelhead

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Lake effect: Patagonia isn't just about its rivers

Patagonia, by all accounts, is preeminent trout country. The southern thirds of both Chile and Argentina boast some of the world’s top trophy trout rivers. From the Malleo...

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The most important man in Patagonia

Winston Ostrow with a Lower Wisconsin smallmouth bass

Life abundant

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On your own on the Maya Riviera

The home flat

CONSERVATION

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A non-native Columbia River walleye with a partially digested fish in its mouth

Walleye are the latest threat to Snake River salmon and steelhead

Righting wrongs is a tough proposition in the world of fisheries conservation. Too often, the challenges outweigh expectations. Just as frequently, reality sets in, and...

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An alligator in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

USFWS seeks to expand Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

Chinook salmon spotted in an upper Klamath River tributary

First salmon in 112 years return to upper Klamath River

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Slam dunk

The fight for an invisible fish

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Review: Hardy Averon fly reel

Hardy seems to cycle through its product lineup quicker than many other manufacturers. I have a wonderful 9’9” 3-weight Ultralite LL rod that’s no longer produced, and...

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Review: Korkers Stealth Sneaker wading boots

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Gear we love right now: August 2024

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Review: Skwala Fusion 3/2 Puffy jacket

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Review: Fishpond Storm Mountain Gear Bag

TIPS

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Using a mono rig and jig streamers for fall fishing

Typically, fall is the time to cast sinking fly lines and large streamers for aggressive fish. Some fish are preparing to spawn while others, like musky and bass, are...

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