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Plan to Close 60 Million Acres of Public Land to ‘Non-Local’ Caribou and Moose Hunting Stalls. But More Requests to Restrict Hunting in Alaska Are on the Way
Jun 23, 2021 3:28 PM
Hunting
For the First Time in 80 Years, Gray Wolf Pups Have Been Spotted in Colorado
Jun 23, 2021 2:46 PM
Conservation
Here’s What Most Bass Anglers Don’t Understand About Their Lures
Jun 23, 2021 10:09 AM
Fishing
How to Tag a Velvet Whitetail Buck (and the Best States to Make It Happen)
Jun 22, 2021 5:33 PM
Hunting
Can You Mentor a New Hunter When You’re Still Learning to Hunt Yourself?
Jun 22, 2021 12:25 PM
Hunting
The 6 Best Hunting Shotguns of All-Time
Jun 22, 2021 9:46 AM
Guns
Whitetail Doe With Fawn Chases Down Woman, Sends Her to Hospital
Jun 21, 2021 5:35 PM
Hunting
Chronic Wasting Disease Outbreak in Texas Deer Breeding Facilities Could Be a Major Issue for All Deer Hunters
Jun 21, 2021 12:58 PM
Conservation
Smith & Wesson CEO: The Ammo Shortage Will Continue
Jun 21, 2021 9:22 AM
Guns
22 Conservation and Gun-Rights Groups Oppose President Biden’s Pick for ATF Director
Jun 18, 2021 4:50 PM
Guns

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By Jun 18, 2021
Fishing

Fishing Pressure Increased During COVID. Is That a Bad Thing for Gamefish Populations?

Increased participation has anglers and fisheries managers worried about pressure, harvest, and survival rates
By Jun 16, 2021
Deep Dives

Jim Shockey on the Real Trouble With the Border Closure: Here’s Why It’s Not So Easy to “Roll Over” Your Outfitted Canadian Hunt

Jim Shockey, a legendary Canadian outfitter, on the grim reality of how the border closure has rocked the guiding industry—and created major losses for American hunters
By Jun 16, 2021
Conservation

The Outdoor Life Podcast: Meet the Godfather of Hawaiian Market Hunting

This native sharpshooter is spotlighting and culling non-native axis deer, then selling that venison to the public. Here's why it's a win-win for everyone
By Jun 8, 2021
Guns

California’s 30-Year-Old “Assault Weapon” Ban Was Overturned. Here’s What You Need to Know

Assault weapons, including the AR-15 have been banned in California for 30 years, but a judge just ruled the law unconstitutional
By Jun 4, 2021
Deep Dives

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

As Lyme disease spreads, outdoorsmen and women are at risk of catching long-term Lyme disease cases which are difficult to treat, and even detect. Here’s what you need to know
By May 28, 2021
Deep Dives

Why Do States Have Such Different (and Obscure) Hunting Regulations? It’s Partly Because We Can’t Agree on What’s Ethical

State hunting regulations vary widely and leave plenty up for ethical debates
By May 5, 2021
Guns

Do Sanctuary Gun Laws Disqualify States from Receiving Federal Wildlife Management Funds?

In Arkansas, the potential loss of $18 million in Pittman-Robertson funds was averted by political brinksmanship. Here's how such laws might affect other states' funding
By Apr 27, 2021
Deep Dives

What Really Happened to the Duck Hunters Who Were Killed on Reelfoot Lake?

After the mysterious deaths of three Tennessee hunters, confusion, rumors, and accusations engulfed the waterfowling world and devastated a community. Now the only survivor of the incident tells his story
By Apr 12, 2021
Deep Dives

How to Buy Ammunition Online (Without Getting Totally Ripped Off)

Good deals from shady sources might be tempting during an ammo shortage, but it pays to stick with well-known websites
By Apr 2, 2021
Guns

Is Marlin Firearms on the Brink of a Comeback?

After years of setbacks under Remington, expect to see new Marlin rifles later this year