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We tested the best heated jackets.
Camping Gear

We Tested the Best Heated Jackets of 2026

If you're dreading dropping temps, one of these battery-powered jackets could be for you

A coho salmon swims upriver in a California stream.
Public Lands & Waters

Salmon Are Returning to the Undammed Upper Klamath River Even Sooner than Expected

Fisheries managers and tribal members started seeing chinook salmon in the upper river in October, a little over a month after the historic dam removal project was completed. Now they're seeing coho salmon returning as well

four pairs of barefoot shoes on a wooden floor with one shoe facing up one shoe facing down
Gear

The Best Barefoot Shoe Deals this Black Friday

duck hunting
Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Duck Hunting Jackets of 2026

We found the ultimate hunting jackets for waterfowlers

hikers heading across snow in a mountain setting
Camping Gear

The Best Gifts for Hikers of 2026

Our top picks for outdoorsy friends and family, based on months of rigorous testing

Mark Drury with a giant whitetail buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

13 Advanced Deer Hunting Tactics from the Experts

Some of the best big buck hunters in the country share their keys to success

A bowhunter with a big buck in Illinois.
Trophy Deer

Illinois Bowhunter Was ‘In the Right Place at the Right Time’ to Tag 185-Inch Buck

The 13-pointer is Randy Krick's best archery buck to date

The Kershaw Bel Air
Knives

Black Friday Knife Deals: The Best Early Sales on Folders and Fixed Blades

There are some incredible early deals on knives

The Best Coyote Calls of 2026
Hunting Gear

The Best Coyote Calls of 2026

We review everything from loud electronic calls to close range squeakers

A turkey hunter with a goofy expression aims at a longbeard.
Big Game Hunting

The Worst Shots I’ve Ever Made

In a half-century of hunting, I have come up with some of the most colossal and implausible screw-ups ever made. Here are a few of the most egregious

A buck runs away. Paying attent
Deer Hunting

How to Blood Trail a Deer

Sometimes tracking a well-hit deer is so straightforward anyone can do it. Other times, only a blood-tracking dog can pull it off. Here's how to increase your odds of recovery

Two Juliana Furtados sit on canyon ledge.
Gear

Black Friday Bike Deals: E-Bikes and Mountain Bikes on Sale

Find the ultimate holiday gift for less

We tested the Garmin TT15x collar.
Gear

Garmin Black Friday: Smartwatches, Fish Finders, and More

Invest in outdoor tech while prices are slashed for the holidays

A Florida hunter and his buck.
Trophy Deer

Florida Hunter Tags 187-Inch Buck While Watching the Gators Game

The Sunshine State isn’t known for producing massive bucks. No one told that to this Panhandle hunter, who nearly broke the county record after putting in 23 sits

A woman stands behind a moose.
Moose Hunting

When My Dad Was Diagnosed with Cancer, I Fulfilled a Dream Moose Hunt for Him

For years, the author's father had planned to go on a bucket-list trip with his family to chase bull moose in Canada. Then everything changed

pheasant hunting tips
Pheasant Hunting

23 Pheasant Hunting Tips to Put More Roosters in the Bag

Trust the dog, don't rush your shots, and follow these tips

open electric cooler with produce and cans inside next to a portable power station
Camping Gear

The Best Electric Coolers: Tested and Reviewed

I ran comparative tests on the top coolers from Dometic, EcoFlow, Bluetti, Goal Zero and more

A dirty suppressor with its baffles out for cleaning.
Guns

Suppressor Bill Introduced in Congress Would Eliminate Legal Gray Area of Modular Cans, Cleaning Baffles

The PARTS Act would redefine the accessories to fix regulation of individual suppressor parts

Woman hunts snowy hills with dog.
Gear

Gift Recommendations from the Outdoor Life Editors

After field-testing the best gear all year long, we know exactly what should be on your shopping list. Check out the top outdoors products and the best deals available

record yellowfin tuna
Tuna Fishing

Angler Catches Likely World Record Yellowfin Tuna Off the Coast of Southern California 

The angler boated the 443-pound yellowfin halfway through a 10-day, long-range charter fishing trip out of San Diego