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A striped bass caught from the surf.
Striped Bass Fishing

How to Read the Surf and Catch More Fish from the Beach

Learn some simple tricks for finding productive fishing spots in the surf

A fish and a knotted fishing line on a black backdrop
Fishing Gear

The 9 Best Fishing Knots: The Only Knots You’ll Ever Need

These are the best knots for braid, mono, and fluorocarbon

alligator florida
Animal Attacks

There Have Been 3 Horrific Alligator Attacks In Florida Recently. Here’s One Expert’s Theory on Why

Local reports have detailed at least three serious alligator attacks in Florida during the last two weeks

largemouth bass
Largemouth Bass

In the 1990s, a Bizarre Cult Formed Around Catching the Next World Record Bass

This story from the Outdoor Life archive uncovers the strange cult that formed around giant largemouth bass in Southern California

Freel's three favorite concealed carry guns
Handguns

My 3 Favorite Concealed-Carry Guns, After Years of Handgun Testing

There are tons of great concealed-carry pistols and revolvers. I’ve carried these three more than any others

spotted pike fishing
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Fish for Muskies or Trophy Pike When Water Temperatures Exceed 75 Degrees

Catching a big musky or pike in hot water can kill the fish, even if you release it carefully

Red earthworm used as fishing bait for freshwater fish.
Freshwater

Dig Your Own Bait: Hit These Secret Spots to Find Giant Worm Colonies

Use this traditional knowledge to find a summer's worth of live bait

An illustration of men jumping ducks with an old car and gauchos retrieving them
Duck Hunting

I Tried Hunting Ducks the Argentinian Way — with Cars and Cowboys

It was chaotic, soaking, dangerous, and wildly effective. Still, I prefer to hunt ducks the American way

snowy owl
Predator Hunting

The Weirdest (and Most Delicious) Wild Game I’ve Ever Eaten

I've hunted all over the globe, and that has led to some strange and incredible wild game meals

A color painting of a packstring of horseback mounted hunters approaching a wolf pack on a caribou.
Moose Hunting

My Greatest Day in 30 Years of Guiding Backcountry Hunts

A pack of ravenous wolves, four inches of fresh snow, and three of Alaska's toughest critters in a matter of hours

Boat camping on a riverbank.
Fishing

Forget Car Camping. In This Heat, You Should Go Boat Camping

Skip the crowded and sweaty car-camping trip this summer. Trailer your boat or rent one, and hit the water with your family

montana elk
Elk Hunting

In Dependence Day: A Blind Hunter Finds His Way on an Elk Hunt

With good friends, adaptive technology, and plenty of grit and practice, a blind elk hunter recognizes his dream

An illustration of a leopard attacking a man while his hat flies off his head.
Big Game Hunting

Roosevelt on Safari: A Leopard Attack, an Ambush, and a Quest Fulfilled

Sick with a cold and cramped in a makeshift blind, Teddy Roosevelt's grandson returns to east Africa to chase big cats

illustration of gunsmith at work
Rifles

How the Kentucky Rifle Turned Frontier Hunters into America’s First Snipers

Rifles brought from Europe were of little use in the American wilderness. So hunters, frontiersmen, and revolutionaries began demanding something new from their gunsmiths

black lab on waterfowl hunting
Hunting Dogs

The Ultimate Guide to the English Lab vs American Lab

Both American and British Labs make excellent companions and working dogs. So, what’s the difference?

The 1903 Springfield compared to the
Rifles

America Has Always Loved Its Service Rifles

The stories behind how America's soldiers reshaped civilian marksmanship, recreational shooting, and (ultimately) hunting

A large aerial view of a snowy mountainscape.
Opinion

America’s Public Lands Represent the Greatest Accumulation of Shared Wealth on the Planet — and It’s Up to Us to Save Them

The public lands of the United States could represent the greatest accumulation of shared wealth on this planet

an old painting of training new recruits for the american revolution
Guns

The Guns That Won the American Revolution

The psychological weapon of the Americans was the hunter's rifle, but victory came from smoothbore muskets

taylor stanberry
Wildlife Management

Snake Hunters Head to Florida for the Wildest, Most Viral Competition in the Country

Former “Python Challenge” winner Taylor Stanberry says the timing of this year’s challenge should lead to lots of invasive snakes in the bag

A handmade knife by Join or Die.
Hunting Gear

Handmade Gear Is Making a Comeback. These 3 Makers Explain Why

There’s a growing demand for these gorgeous, hand-crafted knives, bows, and leather products