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A mule deer doe stands in tall grass.

Man Shoots Deer that Attacked His Pregnant Daughter in Her Own Backyard Man Shoots Deer that Attacked His Pregnant Daughter in Her Own Backyard

A black bear paw.

A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History

What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves?

What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves? What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves?

cartel ambush in mexico

I Was Nearly Killed By a Drug Cartel While Turkey Hunting in Mexico I Was Nearly Killed By a Drug Cartel While Turkey Hunting in Mexico

By Scott Haugen

A cow moose with a calf.

‘I Felt Like I’d Been Body-Slammed by an NFL Linebacker.’ Idaho Turkey Hunter Shoots Charging Moose in Self-Defense ‘I Felt Like I’d Been Body-Slammed by an NFL Linebacker.’ Idaho Turkey Hunter Shoots Charging Moose in Self-Defense

Grizzly bear attack victim in the woods and in the hospital.

Hiker Attacked by Grizzly Says He Only Survived Because the Sow Bit His Bear Spray Canister Hiker Attacked by Grizzly Says He Only Survived Because the Sow Bit His Bear Spray Canister

A wildlife photographer in Alaska.

Alaska Wildlife Photographer Killed by Cow Moose Died ‘Doing What He Loved Most,’ Family Says Alaska Wildlife Photographer Killed by Cow Moose Died ‘Doing What He Loved Most,’ Family Says

A grizzly bear in the woods near Elkford, BC.

B.C. Black Bear Hunter Hospitalized After Killing a Grizzly in Self Defense B.C. Black Bear Hunter Hospitalized After Killing a Grizzly in Self Defense

A knife beside a morel cut in half in preparation for cooking morel mushroom recipes.

The Best Morel Mushroom Recipes The Best Morel Mushroom Recipes

13 solar chargers went head to head in testing

The Best Solar Chargers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Solar Chargers of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Laura Lancaster

A grizzly bear; Campbell and his doberman that saved him from a grizzly.

‘I’m About to Be Killed.’ Dog Defends Canadian Hiker from Charging Grizzly Bear ‘I’m About to Be Killed.’ Dog Defends Canadian Hiker from Charging Grizzly Bear

two canoeists pull canoe along in river from the rocky bank

Six Against the River: Canoeing 600 Miles Through the Canadian Wilderness Six Against the River: Canoeing 600 Miles Through the Canadian Wilderness

A texas fisherman in a cypress tree.

Texas Fisherman Rescued from Cypress Tree After a Gator Chased Him Up There Texas Fisherman Rescued from Cypress Tree After a Gator Chased Him Up There

A female grizzly on a snow-covered ridge.

Shed Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly with a Handgun in Montana Shed Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly with a Handgun in Montana

A close-up of an alligator in Florida.

Florida Man Runs Over Gator to Save His Neighbor Florida Man Runs Over Gator to Save His Neighbor

A fossil hunter with a shark's tooth; the fossil hunter recovers in the hospital.

Fossil Hunter Fights Off Gator Attack, with a Screwdriver, While Trapped Underwater Fossil Hunter Fights Off Gator Attack, with a Screwdriver, While Trapped Underwater

Anglers evacuate a float plane that crashed near the Chandeleur Islands.

Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot Charter Captain Rescues Floatplane Pilot and 3 Anglers Who Literally Crashed His Fishing Spot

How to Sharpen an Axe How to Sharpen an Axe

By Drew Conover

The Rogue River Trail in southwestern Oregon.

16 Stranded Hikers Rescued in Oregon After Blisters Prevented Them from Hiking Out 16 Stranded Hikers Rescued in Oregon After Blisters Prevented Them from Hiking Out

A California sea lion tries to steal fish from spearfisherman.

Watch: Spearfisherman Gets in a Vicious Fight with Sea Lion That Tries to Steal His Fish Watch: Spearfisherman Gets in a Vicious Fight with Sea Lion That Tries to Steal His Fish

Two brothers who were attacked by a mountain lion in California.

Shed Hunter Killed in California Mountain Lion Attack Died Protecting His Brother Shed Hunter Killed in California Mountain Lion Attack Died Protecting His Brother

A brown bear runs down the street in a village in Slovakia.

Brown Bear Identified with ‘Biometric Drone’ Killed 10 Days After It Attacked 5 People in a Slovak Village Brown Bear Identified with ‘Biometric Drone’ Killed 10 Days After It Attacked 5 People in a Slovak Village

A dead California mountain lion lying in the dirt.

Mountain Lion Attacks California Shed Hunters, Killing One and Injuring Another Mountain Lion Attacks California Shed Hunters, Killing One and Injuring Another

A morel mushroom on a normal camera and a thermal imaging camera.

Foraging & Gardening

Watch: Man Uses Thermal to Find Morels, Gets Skewered on Instagram Watch: Man Uses Thermal to Find Morels, Gets Skewered on Instagram

An ice fisherman watches the ice break off in the January 1951 Outdoor Life story, Frozen Terror.

Frozen Terror, One of the Greatest Survival Stories of All Time Frozen Terror, One of the Greatest Survival Stories of All Time

A coyote bites a man's hand in a parking lot.

Watch: Skier Sticks His Hand in a Coyote’s Face, Seems Surprised When It Bites Him Watch: Skier Sticks His Hand in a Coyote’s Face, Seems Surprised When It Bites Him

A man fells a tree.

How to Fell a Tree How to Fell a Tree

old magazine pages

Trying to Stop a Brown Bear Attack with a .38 Special, from the Archives Trying to Stop a Brown Bear Attack with a .38 Special, from the Archives

An alligator lays on a golf course.

Gator Bites Off Fisherman’s Hand on a Florida Golf Course Gator Bites Off Fisherman’s Hand on a Florida Golf Course

Dallas Seavey with his team of sled dogs.

Iditarod Musher Gets Time Penalty for Poorly Gutting the Moose He Killed in Self-Defense Iditarod Musher Gets Time Penalty for Poorly Gutting the Moose He Killed in Self-Defense

A Canadian man in a hospital bed.

A Hiker Says He Was Attacked by a Cougar. Officials Say It Never Happened A Hiker Says He Was Attacked by a Cougar. Officials Say It Never Happened

A sow black bear and three cubs sit near a tree.

Black Bear Attacks Pennsylvania Woman in Her Own Backyard Black Bear Attacks Pennsylvania Woman in Her Own Backyard

Iditarod musher Dallas Seavey with his team of dogs.

5-Time Iditarod Champion Kills a Moose, Guts It Mid-Race 5-Time Iditarod Champion Kills a Moose, Guts It Mid-Race

A search and rescue training operation

Hikers and Backpackers in the American West Hit Their Garmin InReach SOS Button Most Often Hikers and Backpackers in the American West Hit Their Garmin InReach SOS Button Most Often

Magazine spread

An Ontario Moose Hunt Turns Into a 10-Day Survival Ordeal, From the Archives An Ontario Moose Hunt Turns Into a 10-Day Survival Ordeal, From the Archives

By Elwyn “Bud” Myers

A survival instructor sips rainwater out of a rock. Photo by Benjamin Rasmussen

This Survival Instructor’s Lesson? The Wilderness Isn’t Out to Get You This Survival Instructor’s Lesson? The Wilderness Isn’t Out to Get You

Story by Andrew McKean, Photographs by Benjamin Rasmussen

An illustration of the last grizzly bear in Colorado attacking a hunter.

I Killed the Last Grizzly in Colorado I Killed the Last Grizzly in Colorado

Illustration of caribou, hunter, and blizzard

Miracle on the Tundra: How One Caribou Hunter Survived a 5-Day Blizzard Miracle on the Tundra: How One Caribou Hunter Survived a 5-Day Blizzard

A Wolf Attacked My Dog and Then Charged at Me A Wolf Attacked My Dog and Then Charged at Me

By Richard P. Smith

A snarling mountain lion leans on a fallen tree.

Four Mountain Bikers Overpowered the Cougar That Nearly Killed Their Friend Four Mountain Bikers Overpowered the Cougar That Nearly Killed Their Friend

Houndsman Killed a 400-Pound Bear with a Knife to Save His Dog and Hunting Buddy Houndsman Killed a 400-Pound Bear with a Knife to Save His Dog and Hunting Buddy

By Richard P. Smith

A mountain lion jumps over a man standing below.

Watch: A Biologist Darts a Mountain Lion. It Nearly Attacks Him Watch: A Biologist Darts a Mountain Lion. It Nearly Attacks Him

Two trail runners kneel next to a dog that was attacked by a mountain lion.

My Running Buddy and I Charged the Mountain Lion That Was Trying to Kill His Dog My Running Buddy and I Charged the Mountain Lion That Was Trying to Kill His Dog

By Pete Deneen, as told to Dac Collins

great white shark attacks feature

The Ultimate Guide to Great White Shark Attacks The Ultimate Guide to Great White Shark Attacks

white-tailed deer running in front of car

What Is the Deadliest Animal in the World? What Is the Deadliest Animal in the World?

survival movies

The 6 Best Survival Movies, Plus 2 We Hate The 6 Best Survival Movies, Plus 2 We Hate

How to Tan a Deer Hide, the Easy Way

How to Tan a Deer Hide, the Easy Way How to Tan a Deer Hide, the Easy Way

dehydrating food

Dehydrating Food: How to Make Your Own Backpacking Meals Dehydrating Food: How to Make Your Own Backpacking Meals

We tested and reviewed the top five ferro rods to help get you started.

The Best Ferro Rods, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ferro Rods, Tested and Reviewed

By Tim MacWelch

How to Tie a Slip Knot How to Tie a Slip Knot

great white shark at water surface

Great White Shark Kills Dog During Sea Duck Hunt Great White Shark Kills Dog During Sea Duck Hunt

How to Tie a Square Knot How to Tie a Square Knot

man punches kangaroo to rescue dog

Watch: Australian Man Punches Kangaroo in Face to Rescue Dog Watch: Australian Man Punches Kangaroo in Face to Rescue Dog

Rudy Noorlander post-op

Grizzly Attack Survivor to Return Home with New Jaw After 5 Weeks in Hospital Grizzly Attack Survivor to Return Home with New Jaw After 5 Weeks in Hospital

forrest boughner trail running

A Trail Running Guide for Beginners A Trail Running Guide for Beginners

How to Tie a Bowline Knot How to Tie a Bowline Knot

grizzly bear kills two banff

Grizzly Bear Kills Two Hikers and Their Dog in Banff National Park Grizzly Bear Kills Two Hikers and Their Dog in Banff National Park

adult grizzly bear yellowstone

Fisherman Shoots and Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense Near Yellowstone Fisherman Shoots and Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense Near Yellowstone

Hiker fills water bottle from stream.

How Long Can You Survive Without Water? How Long Can You Survive Without Water?

By Ashley Thess

Phone Skope Pyro Putty

The Best Survival Gear of 2025 The Best Survival Gear of 2025

By Laura Lancaster

Woman attacked by a river otter in a hospital bed, with her face blurred.

Woman Who Was Brutally Attacked by River Otter Shares Graphic Photos Woman Who Was Brutally Attacked by River Otter Shares Graphic Photos

aggressive wolf encounters

When Wolves Attack: 5 Close Calls from Wolf Country When Wolves Attack: 5 Close Calls from Wolf Country

By Richard P. Smith

chigger bites on ankle

The Best Chigger Bite Treatment The Best Chigger Bite Treatment

A beaver swimming in a Georgia lake bit a girl.

Rabid Beaver Attacks Swimming Georgia Girl, Her Father Beats It to Death Rabid Beaver Attacks Swimming Georgia Girl, Her Father Beats It to Death