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Angler holding large northern pike with red lure in autumn river setting Pike & Muskie Fishing

How To Catch Big Fall Pike On Surface Flies

By Joe Cermele— October 23, 2026

Think topwater season is winding down? One of the most abundant toothy fish in the country is still raring to jack your popper

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Downwind vs Upwind: The Ultimate Guide to Playing the Wind

By Dave Hurteau— October 23, 2026

Knowing the basics of wind direction is just the start. These 15 tips will help you master the wind to tag more critters

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Northern pintail ducks swimming in shallow wetland waters at golden hour light. Duck Hunting

How to Hunt Ducks Over Sheet Water

By M.D. Johnson— October 22, 2026

After heavy rains, scout flooded areas that hold ducks. Then use these skinny-water tactics to fill your strap

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A braided river winding through a valley in Alaska's Brooks Range. Public Lands & Waters

Mapping the Ambler Road

By Travis Hall— October 21, 2026

New data from More Than Just Parks shows what we stand to lose if the 211-mile Ambler mining road goes into the Brooks Range

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A buck works a licking branch over a scrape Whitetail Hunting

Buck Scrapes: Pay Dirt or Fool’s Gold?

By Scott Bestul— October 21, 2026

Fresh scrapes should start popping up all over the woods soon. But are they really worth hunting? Here’s everything you need to know

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This is What a Mallard’s Year Looks Like 

By Sage Marshall— October 20, 2026

Recent telemetry studies are providing insights into how waterfowl move across the landscape

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Our Favorite Gifts for Hunting Dog Owners and Their Best Friends

By Meg Carney— October 20, 2026

Because the best hunting buddies deserve the best gear—here’s what made our list this year

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Hunting Marsh Rail Birds on North Carolina’s Cape Fear River

By T. Edward Nickens— October 20, 2026

Rail hunting was once described as the “Sport of Kings” and enjoyed by the likes of Roosevelt and Ruark. While these odd marsh birds are no longer as popular as they once were, they’re still insanely fun to hunt

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A large mule deer buck with antlers stands over a resting doe in scrubland. Deer Hunting

Rut Rundown: The Whitetail, Muley, Elk, and Moose Breeding Seasons Explained

By Scott Bestul— October 19, 2026

For members of the deer family—and for hunters alike—the annual rut is the most exciting time of the year

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How to Hunt the Best Day of the Rut No. 1: October 22

By Adam Lewis— October 19, 2026

The first best day of the 2026 whitetail rut is this Thursday. Follow these morning and evening hunt plans to fill your tag now

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