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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Old School Tactics for Hunting Big Bucks During Big Storms

"Weather" you like it or not, hunters who are out and about when a storm's moving may just be enjoying their best chances to punch their tag

Animal Attacks

A 10mm Glock and Serious Practice Saved My Life During This Grizzly Charge

Sam Kezar was able to fire seven rounds amid a split-second grizzly bear charge. Those shots, plus a well-placed round from his buddy, saved him from being mauled

Big Game Hunting

Tick Disease Nightmare: If You Became Allergic to Venison Would You Still Go Hunting?

Here's what hunters need to know about Alpha-gal, the red-meat allergy spread by ticks

Shotgun Ammo

 ‘Season of Steel.’ Here’s Why the Premium Waterfowl Ammo Market Crashed  

Tungsten and bismuth have become prohibitively expensive, prompting most manufacturers to refocus on their steel offerings

Optics

8 Great Deals on Vortex and Leupold Optics: Scopes, Binos, Rangefinders, and Spotting Scopes on Sale

We found deals that save you hundreds on optics from Leupold and Vortex

Saltwater Fishing

A Mysterious Sea Monster Was Vexing Fishermen. We Set Out to Catch It

What was smashing everyone's tackle out on 'The Hump'? Nobody knew, but we decided to find out

Elk Hunting

This Insane Photo Series Shows a Rutting Bull Attacking a Cow Elk

A wildlife photographer captures the violent encounter between a cow elk and a rutting bull in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Elk Hunting

The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026

With more than a century of great elk cartridges to choose from, there's room for both the classics and modern options

Elk Hunting

Elk Hunting with a 6mm Creedmoor and 93-Grain Bullets

Elk have a reputation as tough critters, but it's usually not the cartridge that's to blame

Big Game Hunting

Jack O’Connor Dodged Hungry Lions to Take His First Leopard

Even the legendary Jack O’Connor had the occasional mishap during a big hunt

Fishing Reels

The Best Musky Reels of 2026, Tested on the Water

These reels are built to throw giant baits all day and battle big fish to the boat

Fishing Reels

The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These reels were tested for months in Virginia and Florida

Whitetail Deer Hunting

The 27 Worst Excuses for Not Getting Your Buck This Year

There are plenty of ways to screw up a perfectly good deer season. Don't let one of these hold you back

Mule Deer Hunting

A Hunter’s Ethical Dilemma: The Buck I Was Snow Tracking Broke Through the Ice

When a buck falls through a frozen pond and becomes stuck, the author must make a decision about hunting ethics and fair chase

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Wisconsin Angler Lands Record-Breaking Muskie on Green Bay

“I’ve had some 55-inch muskies come aboard before, and some heavier, but never one that length"

Elk Hunting

Record Elk Now In Question After Hunting Guides Are Charged With Trespassing

Hunter Mike Skvarla shot a massive bull on his 40th birthday after drawing a once-in-a-lifetime tag. He had no idea his guides were allegedly trespassing

The New Holosun HE507 ProMax Takes Competition Pistol Optics to a New Level

The new red dot and reticle makes getting into competitive pistol shooting easier than ever before.

Bow Hunting Gear

The Best Trail Cameras of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested the best cellular, non-cellular, and security cameras

Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Biggest Myths About Deer Rifles, Cartridges, and Shooting

OL’s shooting editor John B. Snow tackles some of the biggest myths about deer hunting rifles

Moose Hunting

I’ve Hunted All Around the World, But This Was the Single Most Difficult Hunt of My Life

Sometimes the conditions and terrain aren't what make a hunt tough