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Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics The hot and humid months of summer always seem to transform bass fishing lakes into a downright mess — ­impoundments chock-full of supersize cabin cruisers, runabouts, and jet-skis. Once the sun goes down, though, not too many are night fishing. The crowds generally clear out and bass that were previously inactive begin to feed heavily again. A few modifications to your tackle and gear are all it takes to get things cranking from dusk till dawn. When the sun goes down, flip on the lights and…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › It’s time to get cameras deployed and figuring out a plan for the fall. If you need new batteries, a couple extra cameras, or a solar panel to extend your battery life, here are great deals on all of those items. Note that some of these deals are not on Amazon, but they were solid prices on good gear worth highlighting. We’ve tested the Moultrie Edge and Tactacam Reveal and they’re excellent cameras. You can read about them here. Prime Day…

Sign up for This Happened to Me News on backcountry adventure and wilderness survival. This story, “Death Ran with the River,” appeared in the May 1971 issue of Outdoor Life. My wife’s excited cry reached me above the growling roar of the river. It was a cry of pleasure, but unknown to her it also carried a warning. “Look,” Rita called. “Look at those beautiful mossy-green velvet cliffs!” I looked, and the cliffs were beautiful all right. But the knowledge of what they meant went through me with a sharp shock. Velvet Falls must lie just ahead, and I had…

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Most days come and go. But every now and then, history stacks the deck—and you feel it in your gut that something’s different. That’s where we are right now with Saturday, June 14 2025 Protests. This isn’t doom and gloom. This isn’t fear porn. This is a heads-up. There’s a rare mix of symbolic, emotional, and tactical events converging this weekend that set the stage for something big—maybe even historic. And whether or not anything major kicks off on the 14th, the potential for a summer of unrest is on full display. Let’s break down what’s happening—and more importantly, what…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe Ranger mindset is simple: don’t quit, even when quitting feels like the only option. That same mindset isn’t just for elite soldiers—it’s a tool anyone can use to push through life’s toughest moments, from disasters to daily struggles. It’s about staying in the fight—mentally—even when your body, your circumstances, or the world is screaming at you to quit. It’s not locked away behind military service or extreme toughness—it’s available to everyone. You just have to be willing to buckle down and use it when the time comes. There was a lot that went…

Nearly two weeks after a red, white and blue paint job, Air Force One was delivered to the Presidential Airlift Group.The Qatari-donated Boeing VC-25B Bridge aircraft arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and will begin its initial commissioning flights, the U.S. Air Force announced Friday.“Fresh from receiving its new red, white, and blue livery and the final government modifications, the aircraft has entered service to provide critical, secure continuity for the commander in chief,” the release reads.The Air Force announced the interim presidential aircraft is on track for its summer delivery in May. The move to use the aircraft donated…

What if the next terror attack on U.S. soil doesn’t come from who you think it will? What if the fuse has already been lit—and the target is much closer to home than most people realize? We’re standing at a moment that could spiral in any number of directions. And while most of us can’t influence foreign policy, we can influence how prepared we are. That’s why I recorded this episode of the Mind4Survival podcast: to cut through the noise and help you sharpen your mindset, improve your situational awareness, and take simple steps that make you safer and stronger.…

The Army on Thursday launched a new Indo-Pacific command that combines traditional formations with some of the service’s cyber, space, unmanned systems and electronic warfare capabilities, the service announced Friday. Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord cased the colors of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Forces Headquarters and 7th ID Headquarters Support Company and uncased the 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific) Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion colors, in a merger that was first announced earlier this year. “We are merging the operational endurance, flexibility and protection of our proven Stryker formations with the long-range sensing and precision fires of our multi-domain task force,”…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIf you’re like most people in the preparedness space, you’ve stocked food, secured water, and thought through the basics. But have you prepped for the silent AI-bomb that’s already hitting your mindset? While you’re focused on the obvious—natural disasters, supply chain collapses, power outages. AI is quietly working behind the scenes to manipulate what you believe, how you react, and what you choose to do next. And the worst part? You might not even realize it’s happening. TL;DR: AI isn’t just changing what you see—it’s shaping how you think, feel, and decide. If you…

President Donald Trump headed to Camp David on Friday for a weekend of policy and political meetings as negotiations with Iran move toward an inflection point, a White House official told Military Times. Trump, speaking at an event unveiling a new Air Force One aircraft, said that if Tehran fails to agree to a final deal with Washington within the 60-day negotiating window, “We will do things that won’t make them happy.” He added, “I don’t think it’s going to get to that. I think it’s going to be very good.”The president signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…

Red Dawn (1984) opens like no other film from its era. It begins with one of the most memorable first scenes of the decade. One moment, it’s a typical morning in small-town America. The next enemy paratroopers are falling from the sky, shooting teachers, and turning a sleepy high school into a war zone. What follows is a mix of teenage rebellion, Cold War anxiety, and 1980s action-movie intensity. A group of high schoolers—played by Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Grey, and others—retreat into the mountains and slowly transform from scared kids into guerrilla fighters. It’s over-the-top…

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs made a historic first impression on Finland this month, when the service’s air crews conducted a series of unorthodox flight operations from a highway in Tervo. The aircraft, assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA-224), became the service’s first to deploy to the Scandinavian country as part of the NATO-led Exercise Ramstein Flag 2026, according to a release. The June 8-12 exercise featured 19 nations operating out of 15 locations, with the highway air operations involving the U.S. F-35s, Spanish EF-18s and Polish F-16s, according to the release.…

My grid-down hygiene hack: before every hurricane I’ve experienced, I always line my bathtub with a plastic liner and fill it with water. That’s because there is always a chance that you will lose water in a disaster. That’s not the only thing that can be disrupted: you may also not be able to wash your hands or flush your toilet, so you will have to improvise. Maintaining hygiene is super important when the grid goes down. Poor sanitation quickly leads to the spread of illnesses, infections, and diseases, especially in crowded or small living environments, such as apartments. Make…

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you’re preparing for the next power outage or an off-grid adventure, a portable power station is a great investment. Here are Prime Day deals that will save you a bundle on one of these devices. The deals include our editor’s choice winner from our head-to-head test. The Best Prime Day Deals on Power Stations from Ecoflow, Anker, Bluetti, and Jackery Save 39% on a EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station DELTA 2 — our best overall pick Save 14% on a…

What if you received a government alert stating that the world was ending in 48 hours, and you weren’t on the list to be saved? That’s the nightmare the Greenland movie throws you into. Forget zombies or out-of-this-world survival plots. Greenland is a modern world ending event: an extinction-level event, government triage, societal collapse, and families scrambling to survive while the clock runs out. It’s a brutal look at what may happen when the worst happens and people fight to survive. (Disclaimer: This article contains affiliate links for which I may receive a small commission at no cost to you if you…