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Camping Gear

The Best Camp Shoes of 2026

Swap out your hiking boots at end of day for one of these comfortable slip-on options

Carp Fishing

Can You Eat Carp?

You sure can. But whether it tastes any good depends on the species, where it's caught, and how it's prepared

Rifle Ammo

.308 vs 5.56: A Full Breakdown of These Two Popular Cartridges

These two popular cartridges are good for some of the same roles, but each has its specialty. Understanding them better is key in deciding which one to pick

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Beginner’s Guide to Timber Stand Improvement: How to Manage Your Woods for Deer and Other Wildlife

The two best deer habitat management tools are a chainsaw and knowledge

Black Bear Hunting

What Do Black Bears Eat?

Black bears are opportunistic feeders who will eat just about anything. Still, these are their preferred foods

Survival Skills

Identifying Animal Tracks — A Complete Guide

Learning to read tracks, hoof prints, and paw prints can tell you plenty about the kind of wildlife in your area, what they eat, where they spend time, and much more

Rifle Ammo

The .270 Winchester: How Does this 100-Year-Old Cartridge Hold Up Today?

In its time, this was a ground-breaking, field-leveling cartridge that would become the sweetheart of more than one Outdoor Life shooting editor and countless big game hunters

Rifle Ammo

The .270 Winchester Was Your Grandpa’s 6.5 Creedmoor

Decades ago Jack O'Connor wrote about the "controversial .270" sending readers into an uproar. Perhaps this debate sounds familiar?

Concealed Carry

.380 vs. 9mm: Which Is the Better Cartridge for Personal Protection?

The 9mm Luger dominates the .380 ACP in almost every performance category, but the little .380 is still a good self-defense cartridge

Knives

The Best Survival Knives of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These knives were tested and vetted by a survival instructor

Pike and Muskie Fishing

Muskie vs Pike: Which Is the Top Game Fish?

We look at the differences between these top-tier game fish and offer some tips on how to catch them

Camping Gear

The Best Fire Starters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Spend less time building a fire and more time enjoying it with our best fire starter picks

Knives

How to Sharpen a Serrated Knife in Three Steps

Learn how to sharpen your serrated knife in this step-by-step guide

Camping Gear

The Best Thermal Underwear for Men, Tested and Reviewed

Brave the cold with the top thermals

Wildlife Management

What Do Wolves Eat?

As wolves become more abundant around the world — particularly in the West and Upper Midwest — understanding a wolf’s diet becomes more important for people who live, hunt, raise livestock, and recreate in wolf country

Rifle Ammo

5.56 vs .223: What’s the Real Difference Between These Popular Cartridges? 

These nearly identical cartridges have a few key differences that can affect which you should use and why

Wild Caught Fish Recipes

How to Fillet a Fish: Step-By-Step Guide

An easy guide to getting the meat off your catch without spitting bones on your plate

Wilderness Survival

My Fishing Buddies and I Got Trapped on an Ice Floe. One of Us Didn’t Make It

We were just getting into lake trout on the ice of Lake Superior when a blizzard caught us by surprise. Fellow ice fisherman came to our rescue, but it wasn't enough to save everyone

Gear

The Best Women’s Hiking Shoes of 2026

Hitting the trails is a lot more fun with the right footwear

Bow Hunting

How to Make a Bow and Arrow: A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Wood Bow

Clay Hayes shows you how to make a bow and arrow you can hunt with