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Two flintlock hunters compare rifles in the snowy woods of Pennsylvania.

Photos from Pennsylvania’s Flintlock Season, the Last of Its Kind in the Country Photos from Pennsylvania’s Flintlock Season, the Last of Its Kind in the Country

Photographs by Henry Hung, Story by Derek Horner

Mule deer emergency feeding Utah

As Snow Piles Up in Northern Utah, Hungry Mule Deer Are Getting Extra Food from the State As Snow Piles Up in Northern Utah, Hungry Mule Deer Are Getting Extra Food from the State

Shed Hunting: Ultimate Guide to Finding Antlers Shed Hunting: Ultimate Guide to Finding Antlers

By Tom Carpenter, Michael Hanback

deepfake hunting photo markhor

Deepfake Trophy Hunting Photo of U.S. Diplomat Foreshadows a Troubling Future Deepfake Trophy Hunting Photo of U.S. Diplomat Foreshadows a Troubling Future

hunting deer with dogs

Are Deer Dogs Really a Problem for Deer Hunting in the South? Are Deer Dogs Really a Problem for Deer Hunting in the South?

A bloody cougar faces off with a hound dog.

My Third and Final Showdown with the Cougar Called Bloody-Foot, From the Archives My Third and Final Showdown with the Cougar Called Bloody-Foot, From the Archives

coyote hunting lake superior

Hunting Coyotes on Frozen Lake Superior Hunting Coyotes on Frozen Lake Superior

Nez Perce butchering a bison in Montana.

Bullet Fragment Grazes Tribal Hunter in “Freak Accident” During Bison Hunt Near Yellowstone Bullet Fragment Grazes Tribal Hunter in “Freak Accident” During Bison Hunt Near Yellowstone

hunter with large mule deer

Mexico’s 200-Inch Mule Deer Are Legendary. That Doesn’t Make Them Easy to Kill Mexico’s 200-Inch Mule Deer Are Legendary. That Doesn’t Make Them Easy to Kill

By Andrew McKean

Indiana hunters tip kayaks

After Duck Hunters Flip Their Kayaks, Indiana Game Warden Recovers Shotguns with a Magnet After Duck Hunters Flip Their Kayaks, Indiana Game Warden Recovers Shotguns with a Magnet

hunter with elk out west

Solo Wilderness Hunts Are Overrated, and Always Have Been Solo Wilderness Hunts Are Overrated, and Always Have Been

By Natalie Krebs

GA crossbow booner buck

After Knocking on Dozens of Doors, Georgia Hunter Tags New State-Record Crossbow Buck After Knocking on Dozens of Doors, Georgia Hunter Tags New State-Record Crossbow Buck

Best New Bowhunting Gear from the 2023 ATA Show

Gear

Best New Bowhunting Gear from the 2023 ATA Show Best New Bowhunting Gear from the 2023 ATA Show

By Josh Honeycutt

Justin Kallusky Rocky Mountain goat world record

B.C. Hunter Smashes Rocky Mountain Goat World Record B.C. Hunter Smashes Rocky Mountain Goat World Record

Indiana taxidermist arrested and charged with theft, corruption

Indiana Taxidermist Arrested After Failing to Return Mounts to Hunters Indiana Taxidermist Arrested After Failing to Return Mounts to Hunters

OR record archery bull kaden titus 4

Oregon Bowhunter Tags a State Record Bull Oregon Bowhunter Tags a State Record Bull

kid on high elevation summit

How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors? How Far Should We Push Our Kids in the Outdoors?

By Christine Peterson

woman falling down slope

This Happened to Me: I Almost Froze to Death on a Solo Bighorn Hunt This Happened to Me: I Almost Froze to Death on a Solo Bighorn Hunt

By Cassidy Caron, as told to Scott Einsmann

Perfectly cooked wild game venison steaks in a cast iron skillet.

Venison Facts Amid the Lion Diet TikTok Craze and World Carnivore Month Venison Facts Amid the Lion Diet TikTok Craze and World Carnivore Month

By Alex Robinson

black bear on bait

Federal Agencies Continue to Cut Hunting Opportunities in Alaska Federal Agencies Continue to Cut Hunting Opportunities in Alaska

Bowhunters caught hunting with poison pods

Poisonous ‘Pods’ Are Still a Problem in Bowhunting Poisonous ‘Pods’ Are Still a Problem in Bowhunting

original magazine spread of a coyote attacking a hunter

Hunting Coyotes with Hounds, Snowshoes, and an Old-School Snowmobile Hunting Coyotes with Hounds, Snowshoes, and an Old-School Snowmobile

By Roy Chambers, as told to Ben East

turkey hunting gear

Gear

Turkey Hunting Gear Essentials Turkey Hunting Gear Essentials

Iguana hunters in Puerto Rico.

Hunting the Invasive Iguanas of Puerto Rico Hunting the Invasive Iguanas of Puerto Rico

By Andrew McKean

bear hounds rescued

Volunteer Firefighters Rescue a Pack of Bear Hounds from an Icy Hollow in the Appalachians Volunteer Firefighters Rescue a Pack of Bear Hounds from an Icy Hollow in the Appalachians

what colors can deer see

What Colors Can Deer See? What Colors Can Deer See?

Hunter and whitetailed deer

How I Snapped My Big Buck Losing Streak How I Snapped My Big Buck Losing Streak

By Scott Einsmann

montage of bowhunter, goats, mountains, birds

Making the Shot on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Mountain Goat Hunt Making the Shot on a Once-in-a-Lifetime Mountain Goat Hunt

By Alex Robinson

wolves attack dog video

When Wolves Kill Man’s Best Friend When Wolves Kill Man’s Best Friend

north dakota buck

Bowhunting in -30 Wind Chill on the Frozen North Dakota Prairie Bowhunting in -30 Wind Chill on the Frozen North Dakota Prairie

By Darron McDougal

old magazine opener spread

The Rookie Coonhound of Boone County, from the Archives The Rookie Coonhound of Boone County, from the Archives

Arkansas hunters scammed in private hunting land lease

Arkansas Landowner Scams Dozens of Hunters Into Leasing the Same 50-Acre Property Arkansas Landowner Scams Dozens of Hunters Into Leasing the Same 50-Acre Property

21 Hunters on the Lucky Charms They Can’t Hunt Without

21 Hunters on the Lucky Charms They Can’t Hunt Without 21 Hunters on the Lucky Charms They Can’t Hunt Without

crazy stories of 2022

The 15 Craziest Outdoor Stories and Videos of 2022 The 15 Craziest Outdoor Stories and Videos of 2022

By Outdoor Life Staff

the hunting public

Tips from The Hunting Public: Hunt Buck Bedding Areas as a Team Tips from The Hunting Public: Hunt Buck Bedding Areas as a Team

By Derek Horner

cuts of venison

How to Cook Venison: The Best Ways to Prepare Every Cut How to Cook Venison: The Best Ways to Prepare Every Cut

By Jamie Carlson

A group of rabbit hunters.

Where to Hunt Rabbits: 3 Overlooked Hot Spots Where to Hunt Rabbits: 3 Overlooked Hot Spots

By Alex Gyllstrom

grado buck feature

Iowa Hunter Tags a 20-Point Buck, Waits to Track It So His Wife Can Be There, Too Iowa Hunter Tags a 20-Point Buck, Waits to Track It So His Wife Can Be There, Too

coyote hunting gear

Gear

Coyote Hunting Gear: Everything You Need to Get Started Coyote Hunting Gear: Everything You Need to Get Started

By Colton Heward

An older yellow Lab returning with a wild rooster.

A Lesson from the Bird Dog Who Turned Me Into a Hunter A Lesson from the Bird Dog Who Turned Me Into a Hunter

By Christine Peterson

public land hunting

Tips from The Hunting Public: Find Buck Bedding Areas Using Ridgelines Tips from The Hunting Public: Find Buck Bedding Areas Using Ridgelines

By Derek Horner

The Biggest Whitetail Bucks of 2022 The Biggest Whitetail Bucks of 2022

By Alex Robinson

alex robinson with whitetail buck

What It Took to Kill the Biggest Buck of My Life What It Took to Kill the Biggest Buck of My Life

By Alex Robinson

Garmin Alpha 200i

Gear

Garmin Alpha 200i, Tested and Reviewed Garmin Alpha 200i, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

Bowhunter Tags Biggest Six-Point You’ll See This Year Bowhunter Tags Biggest Six-Point You’ll See This Year

MS hunter tags buck 140

Mississippi Hunter Kills Well-Known Buck That Travels 18 Miles Every Year Mississippi Hunter Kills Well-Known Buck That Travels 18 Miles Every Year

Best Mule Deer Cartridges

Guns

Best Mule Deer Cartridges Best Mule Deer Cartridges

By John B. Snow

Wolf pack in german

After EU President’s Pony Is Killed by a Wolf, Europe Considers Easing Protections for Wolves After EU President’s Pony Is Killed by a Wolf, Europe Considers Easing Protections for Wolves

By Andrew McKean

Christmas cards for your best hunting buddies.

The Perfect Holiday Cards for Your Hunting Buddies, According to McManus The Perfect Holiday Cards for Your Hunting Buddies, According to McManus

By Patrick F. McManus

Nina Webber charged hunting incident

Wyoming Politician Nina Webber Charged with Reckless Endangerment in Hunting Incident Wyoming Politician Nina Webber Charged with Reckless Endangerment in Hunting Incident

Duck hunter wearing Sitka Hudson jacket in icy bay.

Gear

Sitka Hudson Jacket: A Hardcore Shell for Waterfowl Hunters Sitka Hudson Jacket: A Hardcore Shell for Waterfowl Hunters

By Ashley Thess

Ohio bowhunter 25 point buck late uncle's land

Ohio Crossbow Hunter Tags 25-Point Whitetail Buck on Late Uncle’s Property Ohio Crossbow Hunter Tags 25-Point Whitetail Buck on Late Uncle’s Property

Outdoor Life+ is a great gift idea for hunters.

Need a Last-Minute Gift for a Hunter? Give Them an Outdoor Life+ Membership Need a Last-Minute Gift for a Hunter? Give Them an Outdoor Life+ Membership

photo of hunters with car, hunter walking in marsh

The Golden Age of Jump-Shooting Ducks on the Prairie The Golden Age of Jump-Shooting Ducks on the Prairie

Two New Jersey black bear hunters stand with a mature sow in Jefferson Township.

Photos From the New Jersey Bear Season, the Highly Controversial Hunt That Wasn’t Photos From the New Jersey Bear Season, the Highly Controversial Hunt That Wasn’t

story by Alex Robinson, photographs by Bryan Anselm

Crazy Mountains land swap proposal Forest Service

Public-Land Hunters Object to Land Swap in Montana’s Crazy Mountains Public-Land Hunters Object to Land Swap in Montana’s Crazy Mountains

PA dagger bull 1

Pennsylvania Crossbow Hunter Tags Biggest Archery Bull in State History Pennsylvania Crossbow Hunter Tags Biggest Archery Bull in State History

kansas buck steals trail cam

Hunter Tags an Eight-Point Buck that Accidentally Stole His Trail Camera Hunter Tags an Eight-Point Buck that Accidentally Stole His Trail Camera

Ohio bowhunter 16-point one-eyed whitetail

Ohio Bowhunter Breaks 200-Inch Mark with a One-Eyed, 16-Point Whitetail Ohio Bowhunter Breaks 200-Inch Mark with a One-Eyed, 16-Point Whitetail

A giant farmland buck.

Hunting Whitetails From the Ground Makes for a Lifetime of Close-to-Home Adventures Hunting Whitetails From the Ground Makes for a Lifetime of Close-to-Home Adventures

By Andrew McKean

The Benelli M1 Super 90 was one of the best shotguns ever built.

Canada’s Semi-Automatic Firearm Ban Would Include Many Common Hunting Rifles and Shotguns Canada’s Semi-Automatic Firearm Ban Would Include Many Common Hunting Rifles and Shotguns

The Benelli SBE 3 28 gauge is one of the best duck hunting shotguns.

Guns

28 Gauge Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Review 28 Gauge Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Review

By Alex Robinson

A jar of jerky in front of a tray of jerky

Deer Jerky Recipe Deer Jerky Recipe

These are the best duck calls for beginners.

Gear

Best Duck Calls for Beginners Best Duck Calls for Beginners

By Alex Robinson