The Best Fish Scales of 2026
How to choose the best fish scale—digital scale, mechanical scale, or pocket scale—to accurately weigh your catch.
How to choose the best fish scale—digital scale, mechanical scale, or pocket scale—to accurately weigh your catch.
Ranchers in Colorado have long sought a lethal management option for wolves that repeatedly kill livestock. They will have that option starting in August, with some strings attached
After complaints of overcrowding and more nonresidents bowhunting elk than residents, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission overwhelmingly voted to restrict out-of-state elk tags
These undervalued bottom feeders are more challenging (and fun) to hook than you might think. Here's how to do it
We shot the 2017 Mathews Halon 32 against this year’s top new bows. Here’s how it performed
Never overcook a venison roast again with these thermometers
The hunter was on a guided coyote hunt in the state's Lower Peninsula, where wolves haven't been present for around 100 years
Land more bull bluegills with these tips and tactics
These two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Here's how they compare
When the South Dakota prairie turned into a frozen tundra, our DIY mule deer hunt became one hell of an adventure
Plus, any new world-record, all tackle submissions for largemouth bass will require genetic testing to qualify for the record books
The latest addition to Springfield's Hellcat lineup is one of the flattest shooting yet
These short, handy hunting rifles are effective with the right ammunition
After an investigation, state officials determined that he legally shot the yearling griz in self defense
As deadline for ballot qualifications looms, Colorado hunting and wildlife conservation groups urge voters to not sign petitions that could outlaw mountain lion hunting
Cougars aren't native to Alaska, and there have only been two other confirmed instances of lions being killed in the state
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
We dug through the OL archives to bring you the best walleye fishing tips and tactics
The strange phenomenon occurs every summer in Mobile Bay, and it's beckoned Alabama anglers for generations
The Outdoor Life editors review the best hunting rifles of the year