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Hunter Ty Bell stands on a ridge in Idaho grizzly country.

Return to Scout Ridge Return to Scout Ridge

By Alex Robinson

types of poisonous mushrooms

5 Poisonous Mushrooms You Should Learn to Identify 5 Poisonous Mushrooms You Should Learn to Identify

porcini and chanterelle mushrooms

How to Identify 6 Types of Edible Mushrooms How to Identify 6 Types of Edible Mushrooms

how to remove a tick

How to Remove a Tick How to Remove a Tick

By Alan Clemons, Katie Hill

black widow spider

The 10 Most Dangerous Spiders in the World The 10 Most Dangerous Spiders in the World

By Tim MacWelch

Should you pop a blister?

Should You Pop a Blister When Hiking? Should You Pop a Blister When Hiking?

By Ashley Thess

Do wolves attack humans

Do Wolves Attack Humans? Do Wolves Attack Humans?

moose attacks drunk tourists

Watch: Drunk Dudes Harass Moose, Get Stomped Watch: Drunk Dudes Harass Moose, Get Stomped

Coyote attacks on humans are rare.

How Often Do Coyotes Attack Humans? How Often Do Coyotes Attack Humans?

By Bowman Leigh

Guns

The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600 The Six Best Survival Rifles Under $600

By Tim MacWelch

poisonous yew kills wildlife

Poisonous Yew: This Backyard Ornamental Kills Wildlife—and Everything Else Poisonous Yew: This Backyard Ornamental Kills Wildlife—and Everything Else

old magazine illustration of moose and canoe

A Widowed Homesteader Learns to Hunt Moose, or Die Trying A Widowed Homesteader Learns to Hunt Moose, or Die Trying

By Olive A. Fredrickson

A fire built on planks of wood to keep dry from the snow.

The 10 Best Winter Survival Tips The 10 Best Winter Survival Tips

By Tim MacWelch

video bobcat savage take down mule deer

Watch a Bobcat Savagely Take Down a Mule Deer Watch a Bobcat Savagely Take Down a Mule Deer

hunter brains bear 1

Hunter Impales Charging Brown Bear with an Ice Axe Hunter Impales Charging Brown Bear with an Ice Axe

Watch: New Jersey Woman Who’s Been “Accepted” by Black Bears Sweet Talks One Into Closing Her Front Door Watch: New Jersey Woman Who’s Been “Accepted” by Black Bears Sweet Talks One Into Closing Her Front Door

kakay trip to hawaii

Here’s What It Takes to Kayak 2,400 Miles from California to Hawaii, Alone and Unsupported Here’s What It Takes to Kayak 2,400 Miles from California to Hawaii, Alone and Unsupported

By Laura Lancaster

nushagak bear attack 1

Attacked on the Nushagak: When a Moose Hunter Gets Pinned by a Brown Bear, It’s Up to His Hunting Partner to Save His Life Attacked on the Nushagak: When a Moose Hunter Gets Pinned by a Brown Bear, It’s Up to His Hunting Partner to Save His Life

Bear charge pistol.

Charged by a Grizzly: A 10mm Glock (and Serious Practice) Saved My Life Charged by a Grizzly: A 10mm Glock (and Serious Practice) Saved My Life

By Sam Kezar, as told to Andrew McKean

A bear bit a camper's head.

“Cowboy Camper” Wakes Up with His Head in a Black Bear’s Jaws “Cowboy Camper” Wakes Up with His Head in a Black Bear’s Jaws

magazine pages showing cougar attacking hunter

My Greatest Hunting Adventure: A Cougar Nightmare, From the Archives My Greatest Hunting Adventure: A Cougar Nightmare, From the Archives

By E. Boyd Hilderbrand, as told to Ken Crandall

Taku watershed.

The Story of Sheslay Free Mike, an Infamous, Mad, and Murderous Woodsman of the North Country The Story of Sheslay Free Mike, an Infamous, Mad, and Murderous Woodsman of the North Country

The Best Ways to Use Bear Fat The Best Ways to Use Bear Fat

Ella the Labrador fought off a mountain lion that threatened the family home in Cedar Hills, Utah

Labrador Retriever Fights Mountain Lion to Protect Family Home Labrador Retriever Fights Mountain Lion to Protect Family Home

Deer hunters dragging a buck.

How to Get Into Shape for Deer Hunting (and Avoid Heart Attacks and Injuries This Season) How to Get Into Shape for Deer Hunting (and Avoid Heart Attacks and Injuries This Season)

black bear follows BC family

“Do Not Run!” Family Stalked by a Black Bear on Hiking Trail “Do Not Run!” Family Stalked by a Black Bear on Hiking Trail

By Kristen A. Schmitt

Ryker Webb was found in Montana.

3-Year-Old Boy Found After Missing for Two Days in Rural Montana 3-Year-Old Boy Found After Missing for Two Days in Rural Montana

Bristol bay watershed

Klutuk, the Mad Trapper of Bristol Bay Klutuk, the Mad Trapper of Bristol Bay

black bear attacks woman in new jersey

New Jersey Woman Attacked by a Young Black Bear, Just 50 Miles from NYC New Jersey Woman Attacked by a Young Black Bear, Just 50 Miles from NYC

Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why You Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear

Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why You Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why You Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear

Morel mushroom hunters from Iowa

Two Iowa Men Find Nearly 200 Pounds of Morels Two Iowa Men Find Nearly 200 Pounds of Morels

Thick trees in the fog

When a Lost Kid Wanders into Your Hunting Camp When a Lost Kid Wanders into Your Hunting Camp

By Nick Fasciano

A grizzly steps out from behind a tree into a meadow.

Are Grizzly Attacks Really on the Rise? Are Grizzly Attacks Really on the Rise?

By Natalie Krebs

Frank Glaser's Story Will Wolves Attack A Man?

Will Wolves Attack a Man? A Story from the Archives Will Wolves Attack a Man? A Story from the Archives

By Frank Glaser, as told to Jim Rearden, introduction by Tyler Freel

Granola bar cut up on an Alaska map of Dall sheep country

Stranded in Sheep Country with Bugs, Bears, and No Food Stranded in Sheep Country with Bugs, Bears, and No Food

shooting a 44 Mag.

Bear Gun Shootout: 10mm vs .44 Mag. Bear Gun Shootout: 10mm vs .44 Mag.

By John B. Snow

cougar and sheep fall to their deaths

From the Archives: Mountain Lion and Ram Fall to Their Deaths From the Archives: Mountain Lion and Ram Fall to Their Deaths

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

california teenagers saved from drowning

Watch: California Fishermen Save Two Teenagers from Drowning in Monterey Bay Watch: California Fishermen Save Two Teenagers from Drowning in Monterey Bay

Find a plate full of morels jsut walking around the block.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Morel Mushrooms in Your Subdivision The Ultimate Guide to Finding Morel Mushrooms in Your Subdivision

The vast Alaskan forest

The Tlingit Legend of the Kóoshdaa Káa The Tlingit Legend of the Kóoshdaa Káa

two bodies recovered toledo bend 2

The Bodies of Two Louisiana Fishermen Have Been Recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir The Bodies of Two Louisiana Fishermen Have Been Recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir

bear henry via facebook

Missing Person Found After Surviving Nearly Three Months Alone in the Vancouver Island Wilderness Missing Person Found After Surviving Nearly Three Months Alone in the Vancouver Island Wilderness

A moose attacked a sled dog team.

“He Was Charging Full Speed Right at Me.” The Alaskan Musher Attacked by a Moose Shares Her Story “He Was Charging Full Speed Right at Me.” The Alaskan Musher Attacked by a Moose Shares Her Story

By Natalie Krebs

hiking with a backpack

The Average Joe’s Training Program: Get Into Backpacking Shape for Mountain Hunts The Average Joe’s Training Program: Get Into Backpacking Shape for Mountain Hunts

By Jace Bauserman

A group of rescuers on a mountain standing over someone in a litter

Gear

Wilderness Medicine and First-Aid Courses Save Lives in the Backcountry Wilderness Medicine and First-Aid Courses Save Lives in the Backcountry

By Samantha Silverman

Bull elk kills cow in Smoky Mountains

Photos: Rutting Bull Kills Cow Elk in Great Smoky Mountains Photos: Rutting Bull Kills Cow Elk in Great Smoky Mountains

By Joe Subolefsky

Stopping a Grizzly with a 220 Swift and Other Legendary Frank Glaser Tales

Stopping a Grizzly with a 220 Swift and Other Legendary Frank Glaser Tales Stopping a Grizzly with a 220 Swift and Other Legendary Frank Glaser Tales

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care Dangerous Fish: 10 Fish You Need to Handle With Care

By Gerry Bethge

South Dakota angler Todd Thesenvitz was the victim of a freak fishing accident.

South Dakota Angler Nearly Dies When Bottom-Bumper Rig Pierces His Heart South Dakota Angler Nearly Dies When Bottom-Bumper Rig Pierces His Heart

improvised torch

7 Improvised Lighting Hacks: How to Make Light When the Power Goes Out 7 Improvised Lighting Hacks: How to Make Light When the Power Goes Out

By Tim MacWelch

Black legged tick on a leaf.

The Mysterious Chronic Lyme Disease Nightmare: Why It’s So Hard to Detect and Treat The Mysterious Chronic Lyme Disease Nightmare: Why It’s So Hard to Detect and Treat

By Tom Gerencer

Western diamondbacks are known to have a nasty disposition.

The Most Dangerous, Venomous Snakes in the U.S. The Most Dangerous, Venomous Snakes in the U.S.

By Tim MacWelch

A hunter holds a traditional bow and runs through an open field.

This Ultra-Runner Is on a Quest to Persistence-Hunt a Pronghorn This Ultra-Runner Is on a Quest to Persistence-Hunt a Pronghorn

By Christine Peterson

Know how to navigate the woods without a GPS.

10 Underrated Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life 10 Underrated Survival Skills That Will Save Your Life

By Tim MacWelch

To find arrowheads study up on the region you live in and see if native tribe once inhabited the same area.

How to Hunt for Arrowheads How to Hunt for Arrowheads

6 Most Common Mistakes Rookie Foragers Make 6 Most Common Mistakes Rookie Foragers Make

By Tim MacWelch

8 Wild Game and Fish Parts That Will Fertilize Your Garden 8 Wild Game and Fish Parts That Will Fertilize Your Garden

By Tim MacWelch

How to Harvest and Make Your Own Maple Syrup (and Utilize Syrup from Other Tree Species) How to Harvest and Make Your Own Maple Syrup (and Utilize Syrup from Other Tree Species)

10 Uses for Animal Fat in the Wild 10 Uses for Animal Fat in the Wild

By Tim MacWelch

Your dog may love you even more, if you start making your own natural rawhide products (and sending some of it in their direction).

The Ultimate Guide to Tanning Wild Game Pelts and Hides The Ultimate Guide to Tanning Wild Game Pelts and Hides

By Tim MacWelch

A collection of survival gear and a tomahawk.

Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations Tomahawks Are Back: These American Relics Have Seen a Resurgence in Military and Survival Situations

By Tim MacWelch

Piles of wood burning and turning to charcoal during a nighttime campfire.

10 New Bushcraft Skills You Should Master this Winter 10 New Bushcraft Skills You Should Master this Winter

By Tim MacWelch

A ringle propped up in the mouth of a grizzly skeleton.

The Ultimate Solutions to Secure a Remote Hunting Cabin The Ultimate Solutions to Secure a Remote Hunting Cabin

A string of sinew on a flat rock surface.

How to Process and Use Animal Sinew How to Process and Use Animal Sinew

By Tim MacWelch