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Types of Catfish

By M.D. Johnson— June 13, 2024

From 400-plus pound Mekong-River monsters to 8-inch bullheads, catfish provide excellent sport and fine table fare, too. Here’s a rundown of the most sought-after species

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How Long Do Deer Live?

By Scott Bestul— June 13, 2024

In rare cases, wild whitetails can live for 20 years or more. But the average age of deer, especially bucks, depends a lot on the choices hunters make

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The Bonefish Revival

By T. Edward Nickens— June 13, 2024

No one is quite sure when, why, or how it happened, but for the time being, the bonefishing in Florida is as good as it’s ever been

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Male white-tailed deer buck grazing on lush green clover field outdoors. Wildlife Conservation

What Do Deer Eat? Top 20 Favorite Foods

By Dave Hurteau— June 13, 2024

Deer eat hundreds of plant species, but what are their favorites? Here are 20 top foods you need to know about

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The Beginner’s Guide To Muskrat Trapping

By M.D. Johnson— June 13, 2024

Muskrats are one of the easiest species to start trapping. Here’s everything you need to know to get started

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Watch: Tourists Swarm Grizzly Bear with Two Cubs in Yellowstone National Park

By Travis Hall— June 13, 2024

Plus five other clips of tourists behaving badly inside National Parks

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Two hunters posing with harvested whitetail bucks with unusual antler formations in woods. Wildlife Conservation

What is a Cactus Buck and Why Do They Grow Such Funky Antlers?

By Scott Bestul— June 13, 2024

Cactus bucks have unusual antlers that never lose their velvet. Here are some reasons why the strange phenomenon occurs

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Potential Record-Breaking Buck Seized by Ohio Game Wardens

By Sage Marshall— June 13, 2024

Ohio DNR officials are investigating Christopher J. Anderson for allegedly failing to obtain written permission to hunt private property where he bagged a bruiser typical whitetail

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Killer Whale vs Shark

By Steven Hill— June 13, 2024

Even against great white sharks, orcas have the upper hand. A closer look at these two apex predators explains why

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Our River: Meet the Hunters and Anglers Fighting to Save the Klamath River Basin

By Sage Marshall— June 13, 2024

Dams, record-breaking drought, climate change, and overuse have pushed the Klamath Basin to its limit. These four individuals are fighting to save one of the West’s greatest watersheds

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