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mountain lion
Wildlife Management

Anti-Hunting Groups Are Running a Paid Signature Campaign to Ban Cougar Hunting in Colorado. Conservation Orgs Launch “Decline to Sign” Effort

As deadline for ballot qualifications looms, Colorado hunting and wildlife conservation groups urge voters to not sign petitions that could outlaw mountain lion hunting

A mountain lion on a rock.
Wildlife Management

A Mountain Lion Was Shot in Alaska for the First Time in 35 Years

Cougars aren't native to Alaska, and there have only been two other confirmed instances of lions being killed in the state

Three men with a hog they caught during a contest.
Hunting

6 Louisiana Men Arrested for Allegedly Cheating in Two Hog Hunting Contests

Officials say the "Piney Woods Pimps" transported live hogs from Texas across state lines to the two local hunting contests, which they ended up winning

Dick Grzywinski, sitting in boat, holds up a large walleye
Walleye Fishing

Walleye Fishing Tips from the Experts

We dug through the OL archives to bring you the best walleye fishing tips and tactics

An angler spears a flounder in the shallows.
Saltwater Fishing

Watch: ‘Jubilee’ Draws Millions of Fish into Gulf Coast Shallows, Where They’re Ripe for Gigging

The strange phenomenon occurs every summer in Mobile Bay, and it's beckoned Alabama anglers for generations

The author takes a shot with the Sako 90s Adventure, his pick for the best hunting rifle.
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Rifles, Tested and Reviewed

The Outdoor Life editors review the best hunting rifles of the year

Coast guard rescuers pull sea kayakers from bay.
Survival Skills

Coast Guard Rescues Family of Capsized Sea Kayakers Just Before Hypothermia Set In

As soon as waves swamped their boats, they triggered an SOS signal, which rescuers say was "crucial" in their recovery. So were their life jackets

invasive species shoes
Wildlife Management

This Italian Footwear Brand Is Making High-End Sneakers Out of Pythons, Carp, and Other Invasive Species

The company claims that "with every three pairs of Bali Pythons, we're able to protect more than 160 native animals in the Everglades"

UPF vs SPF
Adventure

UPF vs SPF: What’s the Difference and How Much Sun Protection Do You Need?

Demystifying what SPF and UPF ratings mean and how they are determined

We tested the best water bottles for hiking.
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We hiked with all of these bottles to test durability and convenience

The author shoots a custom 10/22 outfitted with an MDT Oryx stock.
Shooting Gear

The Best Ruger 10/22 Stocks, Tested and Reviewed

These stocks are excellent upgrades for your 10/22

We tested the best water bottles.
Camping Gear

The Best Water Bottles, Tested and Reviewed

We reviewed the top models from the best brands to help you stay hydrated

The best budget bow under $600
Bow Hunting Gear

Podcast: What You Need to Know About Budget Bows and Used Flagship Bows

Budget bows and used flagships are great options for bowhunters looking for a deal, but they have their pros and cons

Elk hunting
Backcountry Hunting Gear

Browning Hydro-Fleece Review: A Perfectly Quiet and Waterproof Hunting Jacket and Bibs

This quiet and comfortable jacket is surprisingly waterproof

A Minnesota angler with a massive pike.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Huge Pike Caught in Boundary Waters Would Have Broken Minnesota’s State Record, Except for One Technicality

"We were so excited about the fish, so pleased to see such a remarkably huge pike, that we just didn't think about taking photos of its measurements"

The best dual fuel generators for home and camping
ATVs

The 4 Best Dual-Fuel Generators

The Best Biometric Gun Safes of 2022
Shooting Gear

The Best Biometric Gun Safes of 2025

Get reliable, easy access to your firearms while keeping them secured

A whitetail doe's head rests in the leaves after a hunt.
Wildlife Management

Does Chronic Wasting Disease Infect Humans? Despite Shocking Headlines, Recent Research Suggests It Does Not

A research team exposed human cerebral organoids to chronic wasting disease prions. Here's what they found

An owner and his dog; the owner being rescued.
Wilderness Survival

This Good Dog Ran 4 Miles for Help After Owner Rolled Truck into Ravine

Rescuers found the man along with three injured dogs at the bottom of the ravine, where he'd spent the night huddled near a creek

We tested the Revo Rocket.
Bass Fishing

The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2025

The wrong line means line twists and wind knots, but these options add feet to your cast, detect more bites, and won't end your day with a bird's nest