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Indiana angler with record spotted gar.
Record Fish

Watch: Indiana Kayak Fisherman Shatters Another State Gar Record on His Quest to Break All 3

With two state records down and one to go, Kyle Hammond is one fish away from completing his goal of breaking all three Indiana gar records

A whitetail deer and a bow
Bow Hunting Gear

Budget Bowhunting Gear: Our Top Picks from Gear Testing

Get ready for archery season with these high-value gear picks

An illustration from Outdoor Life of two bowhunters shooting a bull.
Elk Hunting

My Buddy and I Shot the Same Elk — and It Turned Out to Be the Colorado State Record Bull

In this story from the OL archives, a bowhunter finally gets a chance at a mature bull elk. So does his hunting partner

A woman gets too close to a bull elk.
Animal Attacks

New ‘Selfie Control’ Instagram Filter Gives Tourons an Idiot-Proof Way to Keep Their Distance from Wild Animals

Now let's just hope they use it

The Zpacks Free Zip is set up near a glacier.
Adventure

Zpacks Free Zip 2P Tent: Ultralight, Bomb-Proof, and Freestanding

Find out if this ultralight freestanding shelter checks your boxes

Watch: Snake Hunters Find Giant Python Being Eaten Alive by Ticks
Wildlife Management

Watch: Snake Hunters Find Giant Python Being Eaten Alive by Ticks

"This snake was just being chewed to pieces. It had well over 100 ticks on it, probably hundreds"

Using Forward Facing Sonar to Locate Fish
Largemouth Bass

7 Forward Facing Sonar Tips: Settings, Mounting, and Techniques Explained

Learn how to dial in FFS settings and use your electronics to find fish

geecrack cuebomb
Largemouth Bass

How to Fish the Geecrack Cue Bomb — and Other Rubber Dice Baits

This oddball bait from Japan excels at catching pressured bass in clear water

A pet pig at an animal sanctuary.
Big Game Hunting

Hawaiian Hunters Help Turn in Hog-Contest Cheaters Who Stole a Pet Pig

“The hunters were skeptical apparently from the minute the pig arrived, because he’s neutered and was 250 pounds”

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

The Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We tested sub-2 pound packs from top UL brands on America's long trails.

Wade fishermen on Gulf Coast.
Saltwater Fishing

Texas Fisherman Dies from Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Wade-Fishing in Flip Flops

Randy Bunch died within a week of stepping into the Gulf with an open wound on his foot

The author tests two of the best rangefinders for hunting.
Range Finders

The Best Rangefinders for Hunting, Tested and Reviewed

This guide will help you cut through the noise and numbers—and distance—to find the right unit for your hunting style

.380 vs. 9mm: Which Option is Best For Everyday Carry

.380 vs. 9mm: Which Option is Best For Everyday Carry

Smith & Wesson's new Bodyguard 2.0 and Shield Plus Carry Comp are changing the expectations for concealed carry.

We tested the best chainsaw chaps.
Gear

The Best Chainsaw Chaps of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We put these chainsaw chaps to the test while bucking firewood

22 ARC cartridges in front of ammunition boxes
Rifle Ammo

Could Hot New .22 Cartridges Replace the .243 Winchester?

New .22-caliber cartridges — and extremely efficient bullets — are poised to take over the role that the .243 has dominated for decades

RFK J with the dead black bear cub in 2014.
Wildlife Management

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Admits to Bizarre Prank That Involved Dumping a Dead Black Bear Cub in Central Park

“We’ll make it look like he got hit by the bike. It will be funny for people”

Great scopes under $200
Rifle Scopes

7 Great Scopes Under $250, Tested and Reviewed

These capable hunting scopes all cost between $70 and $250

Everything you need to know to catch bass on a strolling rig
Largemouth Bass

A Complete Guide to Strolling for Bass: The Ultimate Rig for Forward-Facing Sonar

Learn the basics of moping, strolling, and hover strolling

bellows gill
Largemouth Bass

How to Fish the Geecrack Bellows Gill: This JDM Lure Is Starting to Catch Big Bass in the U.S.

Here's how to rig and fish this incredibly versatile bass lure

A german shepherd lounging on a porch
Bear Hunting

Minnesota Man Charged with Killing His Neighbor’s Dog While Under Investigation for Poaching Deer and Baiting Bears

Law enforcement discovered the man's Internet search history contained phrases like “How far do police look into pet murders” and “MN law on killing someones dog”