Read the latest articles from Outdoor Life (Page 11)

Big Game Hunting

Misguided Adventures: My 5 Craziest Hunting Guide Stories

In nearly 70 years of outdoor writing, I've hunted with many guides. Here are the most memorable, forgettable, and regrettable mishaps

Bass Fishing

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Bass Anglers Make

These are the little things that will make or break your day of bass fishing

Animal Attacks

72-Year-Old Hiker Is Hospitalized After Grizzly Attack. Authorities Are Not Attempting to Capture the Bear

Grizzly attacks have doubled in the province since bear hunting was banned in 2017

Elk Hunting

I’ve Hunted Elk for 50 Years. Here’s How It’s Changed (and How It Has Stayed the Same)

The author started elk hunting in 1976 and plenty of things have changed since then

Crappie Fishing

Catch Crappies on Summer Nights Using This Old-School Tactic

This tactic works incredibly well, but not all states allow it

Elk Hunting

The Best Elk Hunting Boots of 2026, Field Tested and Reviewed

Having the right pair of boots can make or break your next elk hunt. These are our top picks

Wild Game Recipes

How to Identify These 6 Edible Wild Mushrooms

Here's how to find—and safely recognize—the tastiest types of edible mushrooms in the U.S.

Panfish Fishing

The Secret to Catching More Big Fish? Target Little Ponds

All you need is a small boat and plenty of grit to catch big fish in unpressured waters

Panfish Fishing

“Biggest Pumpkinseed I’d Ever Seen.” Shore Angler Catches (and Releases) Record Breaking Panfish

This is the second time the West Virginia pumpkinseed record has been broken in just three weeks

Whitetail Deer Hunting

15 Secrets for Patterning a Big Buck Before the Season

Early-season whitetail hunting starts to get exciting once you've got a good buck patterned. Here's how to do it

Hunting Gear

The 25 Best Deals of the Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic

Save on optics, rifle scopes, hunting gear, and trail cameras during the Bass Pro Shops Fall Hunting Classic

Deer Hunting

We Moved to Alaska to Live Off the Land — and It Was a Lot Tougher Than I Expected

We bought a house boat and plan to live off venison, but I had to shoot some deer first

Semi-Automatic Rifles

LWRC IC-9 Review: One of the Best 9mm PCCs We’ve Ever Shot

This innovative pistol caliber carbine withstood a weeklong torture test and came away with Outdoor Life's highest award

Opinion

A Return to Market Hunting Would Be a Reckless Solution for Overpopulated Deer Herds

The recent push to legalize the sale of native wild venison is a 'knee-jerk reaction' to deer overpopulation. Here's why that's an ill-conceived idea, and what the real solution is

Survival Skills

How to Tie a Slip Knot: The Incredibly Simple Knot That Every Outdoorsman Should Know

Put a handy loop at the end of a rope in seconds with this simple knot

Deer Hunting

This Deer Hunting Tool Is Better Than a Corn Pile and It’s Probably in Your Garage

Use this tip to create your own deer highways right past your stand or trail camera

Adventure

We Got Caught in a Tornado While Fishing Lake Superior. We Were Lucky to Make it Out Alive

"The seas ran twenty to thirty feet high. In One minute we were thrown up on a crest and could see the inferno of foaming water stretching away on all sides"

Camping

Ultimate Guide to Camping Hacks: 51 Clever Tips and Tricks for Your Next Adventure

Camp smarter, not harder

Big Game Hunting

My Wife and I Made Every Mistake Possible on Our First Mountain Goat Hunt

What we hadn't figured on was the weather and more important still, our stupidity

Deer Hunting Gear

First Look at the Tactacam Wind Sensor: This Trail Camera Accessory Could Change How You Deer Hunt

Get real-time wind data with this new trail camera accessory