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Biologists call for 'rewilding' of the West, recommend cancelling 29 percent of grazing leases

Scientists cite cattle grazing as greatest "common threat" to habitat and species diversity in the American West

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A sliver of silver

The bright, 14-inch rainbow trout launched into the air, silhouetting itself against the June sky, mirrored in the shining surface of the stream as it fell back to the...

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Welding your own loops in sink tips and fly lines

Healing

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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From the Archives

Spey Casting for Oregon Winter Steelhead

Winter Steelhead: Worth the Wait

In Search of the Golden Dorado

TRAVEL

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Ask the instructors: A fly fishing Q&A

Given the sheer amount of less-than-reliable fly fishing information floating around on the internet, it’s not always easy for anglers to know who to trust when it comes...

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Finding religion on one of Canada's last best Atlantic salmon rivers

Synchronicity

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Serendipity

In defense of pike

CONSERVATION

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Reading the Water podcast debuts

Reading the Water is a new podcast presented by Hatch Magazine, hosted by longtime...

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Lower Snake River dams are greenhouse gas factories, new study finds

Has the Okefenokee found its white knight?

From the Archives

A fly angler leashed to an Everglades snook (photo: Owen Plair).

Florida Voters Poised to Give Huge Boost to Everglades Restoration

Sockeye salmon fin through a river in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska

Biden admin will seek to reinstate permanent protections for Bristol Bay

REVIEWS

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Review: Simms Pursuit Shoe

Flats fishing is an active pursuit, and the terrain isn’t always as friendly as we wish it was. And when you’re wading, it’s all about stealth and balance. Keeping your...

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Review: Skwala Backeddy Wader

Review: Simms G4Z Waders (2024)

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Review: Patagonia 3-in-1 River Salt jacket

Review: Simms Bounty Hunter 100 Roller

TIPS

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The mysticism of peacock herl

A good friend of mine from Fredricksburg, Texas, proudly wears the mantle of “former biology nerd.” Now and again, Mick McCorcle pulls out one of his microscopes and takes...

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