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An old photo of a hunting guide with a Dall sheep.
Sheep Hunting

The Invention of the Grand Slam Killed Sheep Hunting, According to Jack O’Connor

In this story from the OL archives, our former shooting editor and legendary sheep hunter rants about the corruption of sheep hunting by status-seekers and greedy opportunists

A Truck Owner’s Guide to Opening Day

A Truck Owner’s Guide to Opening Day

Hunters in an old stone house they used as a goose blind.
Duck Hunting

The 8 Wildest Duck and Goose Blinds (That Actually Work)

From heated pits with all the bells and whistles to fox holes in a goose field, these are some of the most inventive duck blinds ever built

EOTECH Vudu X

EOTECH introduces a do-it-all Vudu X

Built around a versatile configuration and reticle for mid-range work, this new scope elevates your hunting game.

MDT Field Stock
Hunting Rifles

MDT Field Stock Chassis: The Best Upgrade for Any Budget Rifle

One of the most helpful upgrades you can get for a budget rifle is a new stock, and the MDT Field Stock is an excellent option

broadhead tuning
Bow Hunting

The Easiest Way to Tune Your Bow for Broadheads

Make sure your broadheads are flying accurately and true with this simple process

A grizzly bear surprised and attacked bowhunters in Idaho on Sept. 1.
Animal Attacks

Idaho Bowhunters Kill Grizzly in Self-Defense During ‘Surprise Encounter’ Near Yellowstone

Wildlife officials say the bear attack would have been much worse had the injured hunter been alone

sharpen broadheads
Bow Hunting Gear

How to Sharpen Broadheads

Sharpening broadheads is easier than you think. Especially with these tips

Two old school hunters drag out a mule deer
Mule Deer Hunting

McRae in Montana: Two Botched Shots and One Chance at Redemption on Mountain Mule Deer

After our former optics editor blows an opportunity on a nice mule deer buck, he receives a curious omen and another chance

Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss stand next to a giant man-eating great white from the movie Jaws.
Shark Fishing

The Weirdest Things Ever Found Inside a Shark’s Stomach

From a suit of steel armor to an entire pet spaniel, sharks have been eating vast and varied junk (including mysterious body parts) for centuries

The author testing one of the best glocks.
Handguns

Glock 17 vs Glock 19: Comparing the OG Glocks

The G17 and G19 are nearly identical, but they each have different pros and cons. Here's what prospective Glock buyers need to know

A flock of pintails on a California wetland.
Wildlife Management

Federal Officials Confirm Botulism Outbreak at Klamath Refuges, with 20,000 Birds Dead So Far

Refuge managers are now concerned about a dual outbreak since avian flu was detected there in July

pawpaw fruit
Foraging & Gardening

Pawpaw Fruit: Here’s How (and Why) to Forage for Pawpaw This Fall

Pawpaw is common throughout much of America's forests, and it's a highly underrated fruit. Here's how to start foraging for it

Bill McRae holds up a resolution wheel.
Opinion

Remembering Bill McRae, the Godfather of Modern Sporting Optics

Outdoor Life’s optics editor emeritus William McRae has died. He was a leading light in the development of sports optics

A surf angler casts out from the beach.
Saltwater Fishing

What Tides Are the Best for Fishing? Here’s What All Saltwater Anglers Need to Know

Looking for salty success on your summer vacation? Before you worry about what to cast, you’ve got to learn to go with the flow

A wolf strolls along a hillside.
Wildlife Management

The Wolf Pack Responsible for the Majority of Livestock Depredations in Colorado Will Be Relocated, Not Killed

Ranchers in the affected counties point to a "troubling trend" of state wildlife managers prioritizing the needs of wolves over livestock growers

A young buck paws at the ground and feeds on acorns.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Red Oak vs White Oak Trees: What Every Deer Hunter Should Know

Understand the differences between white oak and red oak trees, and you'll understand how these species shape deer behavior — and your hunting strategy — in the fall

A shark hunting
Shark Fishing

Watch: Hammerhead Hunts and Kills Reef Shark in Rare Drone Footage

“That’s a big f*cking shark!”

bass lure trout
Trout Fishing

How to Catch Giant Trout on Bass Lures

Trout are often thought of as finicky feeders, and a lot of the time they can be. But the truth is you can catch some giants using lures and techniques carried over from the bass world

22 ARC AR rifle
Semi-Automatic Rifles

I Built a Pair of 22 ARC Rifles in the AR Platform — and They Were Impressively Accurate

This hot new cartridge was made for gas guns, and putting together your own high-performance rig might be easier than you think