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Trout Fishing

Massive Fish Kill at California Trout Hatchery Will Impact Stocking Efforts for Years

California fisheries managers say up to 80 percent of the hatchery fish were lost during the power outage, which was prolonged when the backup generators failed. It will impact future stocking efforts in the Eastern Sierras

Grizzly Bear Hunting

My Wife Wanted to Hunt Grizzlies, and No One Could Talk Her Out of It

When we finally came face-to-face with a bear, Ethie was the only one with a rifle

Public Lands & Waters

11 Incredible Wildlife Photos from Yellowstone National Park

A bobcat cache, a trophy-hunting griz, and a pissed-off cow elk

Bass Fishing

Tournament Anglers Say Their Checks Keep Bouncing. Now They’re Suing

"The number of people that have not been paid is overwhelming and the details would shock most everyone"

Fishing

Could Tiny, Edible Robots Become the Future of ‘Live’ Bait?

Recent advancements in science suggest the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds

Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Pants of 2026

The Outdoor Life staff picks their favorite hunting pants for every environment and species

Rifles

A Better Way to Zero and Sight in Your Rifle

This 20-shot method will save you time, money, aggravation, and give you a rock-solid and reliable zero

Mule Deer Hunting

Carmichel in the Backcountry: A Packtrain Pileup, Quick Shooting, and a Trophy Buck

Sheep Mountain is home to big mule deer, but it's too rugged for most hunters. That's why my buddies and I decided to tackle it

Camping Gear

The Best Trekking Poles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Hiking poles can help you save your joints, navigate rough terrain, and gain speed

Wildlife Management

A Group of Rogue Canadians Is Trying to Relocate a Problem Grizzly Against the Government’s Wishes

Officials are not on board with the plan, which could cost the locals up to $30,000 and goes against the province's guidelines

The Maven RS.6 On a Quality Carbine is a Worthy Successor to Cooper’s Scout Rifle Concept

With a best-in-class LPVO like this, you can get an amazing amount of versatility out of the hard-hitting carbine you already rely on.

Catfish Fishing

Philly Fisherman Catches Huge Flathead from Pedestrian Bridge. He Says It Weighed More Than the State Record

After landing his personal-best flathead and realizing it was a potential Pennsylvania record breaker, Daniel Brown says he decided to release the catfish instead of trying to get it certified

Bass Fishing

My Buddy Caught His Personal Best Bass During a Lightning Storm

We had no hope of catching fish on the Potomac that day. Then the weather hit

Animal Attacks

Podcast: What Happens After You Kill a Grizzly in Self Defense

Justin Lee breaks down his bear encounter with a griz in Montana last month that led to an open-and-shut federal investigation

Wildlife Management

A Bobcat (Probably) Decapitated a Giant Python in the Everglades. That’s a Good Thing

The dead snake was already cached when the trackers found it, and a trail camera captured a bobcat returning to the site to feed on the python

Shooting Gear

The Best Shooting Glasses of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested shooting glasses for comfort, eye strain, and clarity

Moose Hunting

Vampire Ticks Are Ravaging New England Moose. Hunting Could Help

With warmer winters in the Northeast, swarms of bloodthirsty ticks are turning moose into walking corpses. The solution may involve hunting more of them

Trout Fishing

We Wanted to Fly Fish. The Trout Wanted Live Bait

My buddy and I hit a three-day dry spell in Smoky Mountain National Park. When we couldn't figure out what fly they wanted, we gave in — and tried live hellgrammites

Largemouth Bass

Quick Strike Podcast: How to Ethically Target Spawning Bass

The spawn is a great time to catch the bass of a lifetime, but you’ve got to follow these rules in order to protect the fishery

Wildlife Management

Colorado Officials Euthanize ‘Chronic’ Problem Wolf That Was Killing Livestock

State wildlife managers say they made the "very difficult decision" to lethally remove the wolf, which had been relocated from another county in September 2024 due to evidence that its pack mates were preying on livestock