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Whitetail Deer Hunting

The 5 Most Controversial Trophy Bucks in Recent History

These are some of the biggest whitetail bucks ever taken, and they’ve created some of the biggest hunting controversies of all time

By Alex Robinson

Gear Reviews

Guns

Rifle Ammo

The Most Accurate Rifle Ammo, Range Tested

Factory ammo is as good as ever right now, and these are some of the most consistent (and precise) loads for hunting and target shooting

By John B. Snow

An illustration of a grandpa and his grandson sitting by the fire looking at a shotgun
Shotguns

9 Old Wives Tales That Masquerade as Shooting Lore

By Jim Carmichel

Rounds of .223
Ammo

Why Does Ammo Keep Getting More Expensive?

By Natalie Krebs

range testing the Accuracy International rifle
Precision Rifles

The Best Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

The setup the author used to hunt black bears with a 6.5 Creedmoor
Elk Hunting

I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round?

By John B. Snow

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Hunting

The Best Turkey Hunting Boots of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Adam Moore

The Best Dog Collars of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

Watch: Man Wrestling a Wild Turkey in Cemetery ‘Not a Good Look,’ Says Investigating Game Warden

By Natalie Krebs

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Kristine Fischer holds up a big smallmouth bass
Fishing

Fisherman Catches a Jaw-Dropping Bull Shark That Would Have Obliterated the State Record

By Dac Collins

‘I Panicked,’ Says West Virginia Fisherman Who Just Caught the New State Record Black Crappie

By Bob McNally

This State-Record Bass Won’t Make the Books Because Oregon Doesn’t Recognize It as a Game Fish

By Dac Collins

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Shooting Editor John B. Snow rings steel with a lever-action rifle.
Guns

The Best Red Dots for Shotguns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Alex Robinson

Who Killed the Side-by-Side Shotgun?

By Jim Carmichel

Steiner TOR-X Laser Trainer Review: The Ultimate Dry Fire Practice Tool

By Dave Maccar

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A greenhead flying in a gray sky.
Conservation

Idaho Hunter Self-Reports Bear Identification Error After Mistaking a Grizzly for a Black Bear

By Alice Jones Webb

An Amendment to Sell Thousands of Acres of Public Land in Nevada and Utah Just Slipped into a House Budget Bill

By Andrew McKean

Too Much Public Land Is ‘Landlocked’ by Private Property. This New Program Is Helping Hunters and Anglers Access It

By Dac Collins

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Adventure

Camping Gear

The Best Hiking Daypacks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Find the right backpack for your next adventure

By Rachel Cavanaugh

A blue illustration of two men caught in a strainer when their canoe rammed into a beaver dam.
Paddling

My Brother and I Are Expert Paddlers. We Nearly Drowned Anyway

By Thomas E. Appel

We tested the best portable power stations.
Camping Gear

The Best Portable Power Stations of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

Pairing your smallest adventurer with a safe outdoor-ready sleep sack and a comfortable sleeping pad is a winning combination.
Camping Gear

The Best Air Mattresses for Camping of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

One of the best camping mattresses for couples sits in Crosstrek.
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Mattresses for Couples of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster, Ashley Thess

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Survival

Animal Attacks

Days Before Florida Considers a Bear Hunt, the State Suffers Its First Fatal Black Bear Attack

An 88-year-old Florida man and his dog were mauled to death by at least one black bear just days before wildlife officials revisit the state’s first bear hunt in a decade

By Alice Jones Webb

A child holds up a giant morel mushroom with several huge morels sprawled across a tailgate.
Foraging & Gardening

Young Mushroom Hunter Finds a Giant Morel the Size of His Head

By Alice Jones Webb

A hunter packs out a buck; a busted ankle injured during the hunt.
Mule Deer Hunting

I Fell in a Hole While Packing Out My Buck in a Storm. This Old SOS Trick Saved Me

By Kubie Brown

An illustration of a bull moose charging a hunter on a horse.
Wilderness Survival

A Dozen Times I Should Have Died While Hunting and Fishing

By Charles Elliott

Two anglers in a bass boat look toward an oncoming storm.
Natural Disaster Survival

We Fished Through a Tornado Until It Flipped My Boat. I Only Survived by the Grace of God

Brian Johnson, as told to Dac Collins

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Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners

Tips for New Sporting Dog Owners

Everything you need to know to start strong and build a lifelong bond with your new hunting companion.

By Pro Plan Experts

What American Gun Owners Should Know About Freedom Munitions

What American Gun Owners Should Know About Freedom Munitions

This Idaho-based DTC ammo maker is American owned.

By Outdoor Life Brand Team

Evoke by Christensen Arms: Precision Has Never Been This Accessible

Evoke by Christensen Arms: Precision Has Never Been This Accessible

This sub-$1,000 bolt-action shoots above its class, delivering when it matters most.

By Outdoor Life Brand Team

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