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We review the top compressors to refill your PCP air rifle

In this episode of the Outdoor Life Podcast, an ultralight backpacker and a sheep hunter weigh in on gear

Investigators are asking the public for additional information as they work to determine who the shooter was

His LiveScope showed a few crappie holding near the hood. He caught the crappies first, then called the cops

A compact, powerful, and good looking .45/70 lever action

Kody King pulled the monster brown-brookie hybrid from the Montpelier Reservoir in southeastern Idaho

When all the little things go wrong on the water, these pieces of kit will get you out of a jam

Both encounters happened in Avon, Connecticut, where a woman was bitten last month. Locals still insist “there’s nothing to worry about” and “they’re afraid of us”

According to state officials, sightings of great whites in the area have “increased dramatically” in recent years

“He probably thought: ‘I hear food noises and see something moving in there. I’ll go see what that is.’ Then he tried to go through the window”

“It jumped out of the water, and all the sudden I see this golden fish”

Does bleeding fish actually matter in terms of flavor, or does it just make fillets look prettier on Instagram?

The legendary aviation pioneer flies her plane to Wyoming for a high-country fishing trip

One of the Iberian orcas has taught at least nine other whales to attack and destroy rudders

The District Court of Wyoming found that four hunters did not trespass while crossing from one corner of public land to another

Breathe easy during fire season with one of these air purifiers designed to cut down on smoke particles

Three adults and three minors face a combined 486 charges for wildlife violations

The suspect allegedly fled after shooting a Washington hunter who was tracking a bear

The fisherman beat a 5-year-old state record for the notoriously difficult to catch species by almost three pounds

The dogs ate muddy grass that was possibly contaminated with cyanobacteria

Snag these top discounts on Garmin devices

At seven, I was already obsessed with hunting, and dreamed of getting my own bear. So this season I worked hard to make that a reality for my son

The Helix 7 is loaded with features, is easy to learn, and costs under $1,000

Save hundreds on a new smoker or grill with these deals

“You’re gonna get excited when you see it, but you try to just stay calm, moving very slow”

Save money on the perfect tent for a fun-filled summer

We found great deals on electric chainsaws that were featured in our recent chainsaw test

You can use one box of ammo and these three drills to improve your pistol shooting skills

Along with parts from 60 animals, the convicted felon was found in possession of multiple illegally owned firearms

The tourist picked up a bison calf that had gotten separated from the herd. Officials had to euthanize it

Between drought, disease, and the worst winter in years, many states have slashed tags ahead of hunting season

Great deals on Sitka Gear

We got to test drive this high-capacity, fully enclosed side-by-side

“Boating and fishing trips won’t just take longer to occur, they simply won’t happen. This would decimate the boating and fishing industry”

SOF veterans’ top recommendations for night vision goggles and binoculars

Shortly before his death in 1917, the soldier, showman, and sharpshooter gave one last interview

Find the best deals on fishing and camping gear at Bass Pro through the end of May

“The marlin just charged the bait and took off on a blistering run”

New research has found that ticks can ingest “transmission-relevant amounts” of CWD prions and may pose a risk to cervids

Cabela’s is having a huge Memorial Day sale on tents, grills, smokers, backpacks, coolers, fish finders, and more.

Find the best camping gear for less at Bass Pro through the end of May

Save 25 percent on this top family tent

We interviewed night vision experts to get their picks on scopes and devices that fit a range of uses and budgets

After getting an official weight and measurement, angler Mike Wherley released the catfish back into the Susquehanna River

“For an old guy and a veteran, I’ve seen a lot of things, so I was excited about this record”

“If I’d known I was going to get an eight-yard shot at that buck, I’d have brought my compound”

In the second big-game draw glitch in two years, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks accidentally awarded 64 bighorn and moose tags over set quotas

The 9mm Luger dominates the .380 ACP in almost every performance category. So why would anyone opt for the .380?

The most important baitfish in the ocean will fast track you to the striper of a lifetime

We chatted with four thru-hikers to see what they carried for their first thru-hike, and what they’re still carrying now

These poisonous mushrooms cause vomiting, hallucinations, and even death. Here’s how to identify them so you can steer clear

The Bill drill seems like it’s all about speed, but it’s actually a tough test of several handgun shooting fundamentals

“This is a loss to Oregonians and to those who respect, value, enjoy, and manage our state’s wildlife resources”

This group of caribou got caught in the “breakup” on the Porcupine River

Had it been officially weighed, the trout might have replaced the standing Pennsylvania state record

This classic drill will test a variety of pistol shooting skills

Some Western shed hunters are still searching for three antlers worth $10,000 apiece, but critics question the wisdom of further commercializing shed hunting in the aftermath of a brutal winter

Yeah, Theodore Roosevelt was an OL fan

According to these land managers, there’s still hope in the war against wild hogs

We test the new Flatline 460 for speed, accuracy, and handling