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A monarch butterfly on thistle.
Policy & Legislation

Feds Propose Listing the Monarch Butterfly Under the Endangered Species Act

Monarch habitat stretches across the continent. Listing the butterfly under the ESA, as the USFWS is proposing, could impact wildlife habitat and land use in America

A black Ozonics HR600 mounted to a tree.
Deer Hunting Gear

Ozonics HR600 Review: Field Testing a High-Tech Scent Eliminator

Can ozone give you an edge in the whitetail woods? Here’s how Ozonic’s latest unit performed in the field

an illustration of two hunters and a deer
Mule Deer Hunting

The Biggest Mishaps of My Deer-Hunting Career, by Jim Zumbo

Our former hunting editor's close calls and embarrassing misadventures weren't always funny at the time

Learning how to skin a deer is relatively easy, all you need is a sharp knife.
Mule Deer Hunting

How to Skin a Deer, Step by Step

If you plan to butcher your own deer, you’ll need to skin it first. Here’s how to remove a deer hide

A hunter with a big Pennsylvania buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Pennsylvania Hunter Tags a 170-Class Public-Land Buck on a Family Deer Drive

The buck was following three does when Austin Amacher spotted

Sig P320 X-Ten Comp vs Glock G20 Gen 4 magazine comparison
Handguns

Bear Gun Shootout Video: Sig P320 X-Ten Comp vs. Glock G20

Which of these two 10mm Auto hand cannons is better for backcountry protection against grizzlies and aggressive critters?

late season whitetail
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Tips for Patterning and Hunting a Late-Season Buck

Even with deer season winding down, there's still plenty of good hunting left to be had. Here's how to locate and pattern a late-season buck

packets of instant coffee piled up on each other next to a coffee mug
Camping Gear

The Best Instant Coffee for Backpacking: Buzzed & Reviewed

I drank dozens of cups of joe to find the best value for dirtbags

A bowhunter with a big Indiana buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Bowhunter Tags the Biggest Buck of Her Life in Indiana While Hunting a New Spot

Markaya Ashley had planned on an observation sit, but that all changed when she spotted a buck cruising for does

A duck hunter shakes his fist at a sky full of ducks.
Wilderness Survival

It Should’ve Been the Best Mallard Hunt of Our Lives. Instead, We Almost Died

Hungry, soaked, and half-frozen, a pair of Tennessee duck hunters lose their boat and their way in the legendary flooded timber of Arkansas

An Ohio hunter with a buck he tagged during the rifle opener.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Ohio Rifle Hunter Makes His Second Shot Count, Tags a 22-Pointer on Opening Day

“I got a trail camera photo a couple days before the season opener that made my heart skip. That photo changed everything”

A college freshman with his first bow buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

College Student’s First Bow Buck Is a 17-Point Kansas Slammer

"I've been bowhunting for four years trying to get a buck, and all that hard work finally paid off"

The best avalanche shovels for your next winter adventure
Gear

The Best Avalanche Shovels of 2026

Choose an avalanche-ready shovel to complement your probe and transceiver before heading out into avalanche terrain

A gray wolf stalks its prey in Europe.
Wildlife Management

European Union Relaxes Protections for Livestock-Killing Wolves as Shepherds, Others Demand Action

Wolf culls and possibly hunts are expected to commence, with a special focus on wolfdog hybrids

The iconic bowie knife design.
Knives

How the Bowie Became America’s Knife

A look at one of the greatest knife designs ever created and its place among modern blades

A polar bear walks toward the camera on rocky ground.
Animal Attacks

‘Now I Know My Husband Would Die for Me.’ Man Fights Off Polar Bear that Attacked His Wife in Their Driveway

Local authorities in Ontario say the man was then saved by their neighbor, who shot and killed the bear

Find the best action camera.
Gear

The Best Action Cameras of 2026

These rugged and waterproof cameras are built for the outdoors

Illustration of two rabbit hunters
Rabbit Hunting

How Not to Hunt Rabbits After Dark

An Indiana hunter decides he wants to chase cottontails by moonlight, and persuades his neighbor to join him

Venison backstraps sliced open to show a perfect exterior sear and a rare center.
Wild Game Recipes

The Best Venison Backstrap Recipes

Elevate your venison game with three crowd-pleasing backstrap recipes

We tested the best hunting boots.
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Boots, Chosen by the Editors

The Outdoor Life editors pick their favorite hunting boots for a variety of conditions and terrain