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Shooting Gear

We Tested More Than 100 Suppressors and Brake Combos for Sound and Recoil

This revolutionary new testing protocol is the most complete look at suppressor performance yet

By John B. Snow

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Bass Fishing

The Unmaking of an Ozark Stream, and One Last Big Bass with My Grandpa

By Larry Dablemont
Smallmouth Bass

The Ned Rig: A Complete Guide to Baits, Gear, and How to Fish It

By Derek Horner
Bluegill Fishing

3 Tips to Fish Bluegill Bugs on a Fly Rod for Old-School Summer Kicks

By Joe Cermele
Moose Hunting

A Fly-In Hunt Turns into a Fight for Survival Against Wolves and High Water

By Jerry Valentine, as told to Ben East
Trout Fishing

Salmonflies: A Quick Guide to Fishing the Most Epic Hatch in the West

By Dac Collins

Videos

We Tested 100+ Suppressor Combos for Recoil and Sound

Should you make a MOVE or play it PATIENT? – The age-old turkey hunting QUESTION

The Industry Doesn't Want You to See This: Budget Bow vs Flagship Bow

Guns

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review

We shoot this new addition to the M4 family against a vintage M1 Super 90

By John B. Snow

Handguns

The 9mm Is Still the Greatest Cartridge of All Time

By Tyler Freel

Hunting Rifles

Modern Bullets Can Turn the Old .220 Swift Into an Even Better Hunting Cartridge

By Tyler Freel

Pump Shotguns

The Remington 870 Is Still My Favorite Turkey Gun. But There’s One Major Problem

By Alex Robinson

Jack O'Connor looks down the sights of a rifle

Hunting Rifles

Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle

By Jack O'Connor

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Adventure

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Chairs: Comfort from the Fire Pit to the Backcountry

Ditch your sagging supermarket knockoff for an affordable, supportive seat before your next long weekend in the outdoors

By Laura Lancaster

Camping

The 7 Best Camping Tents We’ve Tested

By Laura Lancaster

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes

Hiking

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

By Laura Lancaster

An illustration of a woman riding a horse by a moose getting attacked by wolves

Adventure

I Raised 3 Kids Alone in the Heart of Wolf Country. These Are the Tough Lessons We Had to Learn

By Olive A. Fredrickson

Hiking

‘Better a Live Coward Than a Dead Hero.’ My Lifetime of Grizzly Bear Encounters

By Jack Turner

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Survival

Foraging & Gardening

Minnesota Mushroom Hunters Haul in 1,500 Morels from One Spot

A reliable morel spot delivered again for a group of dedicated Northwoods mushroom hunters. Here are their tips for finding morels yourself

By Dac Collins

A teenager in a hospital bed; a tree that was struck by lightning.

Natural Disaster Survival

I Was Just Struck by Lightning While Catfishing. Here’s What It Felt Like

By Dac Collins

Animal Attacks

Missing Hiker Found Dead in Glacier National Park Was Likely Killed by a Grizzly

By Dac Collins

A grizzly bear sow in Yellowstone National Park.

Animal Attacks

Yellowstone Hikers Evacuated by Helicopter After Bear Attack in the Front Country

By Kris Millgate

An illustration of a man taking cover behind a log

Survival

“Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk?” There Was a Time When Hunting Was Much More Dangerous

By Jack O'Connor

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Hornady Precision Hunter: The Ultimate Do-It-All Ammo for Every Game Animal

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By Outdoor Life Brand Team

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Videos

We Tested 100+ Suppressor Combos for Recoil and Sound

Should you make a MOVE or play it PATIENT? – The age-old turkey hunting QUESTION

The Industry Doesn't Want You to See This: Budget Bow vs Flagship Bow

Tactical Upgrade: Benelli M4 EXT Review

The 9mm Is Still the Greatest Cartridge of All Time

Modern Bullets Can Turn the Old .220 Swift Into an Even Better Hunting Cartridge

The Remington 870 Is Still My Favorite Turkey Gun. But There’s One Major Problem

Jack O’Connor’s Final Word on How to Choose a Deer Rifle

A 7-Year-Old Picked Up a Shed Antler. It Had a GPS Tracker Attached — and His Dad Got a Ticket

I Grew Up on Safari. The Most Dangerous Game Isn’t What You Think

17 Sneaky Late-Season Turkey Hunting Tips for Targeting Pressured Toms

Where to Find Slab Crappies During the Spawn

‘Shocked at What We Caught.’ Florida Fisherman Pulls in a New State-Record Catfish on His Home River

How to Use Forward-Facing Sonar to Catch Crappie

Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect

9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe

The Ultimate .25-Caliber Shootout: Newcomers vs The Classics

Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Sues Montana FWP Over Corner Crossing

Montana’s Lt. Gov. Says Corner Crossing Is Illegal. Critics Say the Law Isn’t Clear

Can Ticks Kill Fawns? As Ticks Get Worse, More Young Deer Could End Up Like This One

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The Best Camping Chairs: Comfort from the Fire Pit to the Backcountry

The 7 Best Camping Tents We’ve Tested

After Hiking 1,000+ Miles in The Best Barefoot Shoes, This Is What We Actually Wear Everyday

I Raised 3 Kids Alone in the Heart of Wolf Country. These Are the Tough Lessons We Had to Learn

‘Better a Live Coward Than a Dead Hero.’ My Lifetime of Grizzly Bear Encounters

Minnesota Mushroom Hunters Haul in 1,500 Morels from One Spot

I Was Just Struck by Lightning While Catfishing. Here’s What It Felt Like

Missing Hiker Found Dead in Glacier National Park Was Likely Killed by a Grizzly

Yellowstone Hikers Evacuated by Helicopter After Bear Attack in the Front Country

“Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk?” There Was a Time When Hunting Was Much More Dangerous

Sponsored Content

The Ultimate All-Season Tire for Your Truck or SUV

Vortex’s New LRF Binocular and Weather Meter Will Change Long-Range Shooting

Hornady Precision Hunter: The Ultimate Do-It-All Ammo for Every Game Animal

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