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Wildlife Management

Podcast: How to Wage War on Poaching, According to a Former South African General

In this week's episode of the Outdoor Life podcast, we talk with Gen. Johan Jooste, who was appointed Chief Ranger at South Africa's Kruger National Park during the height of the park's rhino poaching crisis

Wildlife Management

Conservation Groups, Hunters Fight Off Bill That Would Have Let Wyoming Landowners Sell Their Big-Game Tags for a Profit

Landowners in the state have said they should be able to make money off the wildlife their lands support, especially as ranchers face tough times. But the conservation community fought off the idea, calling the move "a step too far"

Survival

My Best Sled Dog Tangled with Polar Bears, Hunted Birds, and Saved My Life More Times Than I Can Count

For Jack Frost, a rare white Siberian husky, life on the tundra during Alaska's frontier days was one thrilling adventure after another

Survival Gear

The Best Solar Generator for Home Backup (2026 Guide)

Find the right emergency setup, based on your needs and budget

Wildlife Management

Watch: Fishing Guide Who Rescued Drowning Vultures in the Gulf Says They Must Have Fallen from the Sky

"I remember thinking to myself, the wind's all over the place, and it was like the perfect recipe for disaster for these birds"

Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Tips for Catching West-Coast Winter Steelhead

If you dream of catching a huge chromer fresh out of the Pacific, here’s what you need to know before you go during cold season

Gear

The Best EDC Flashlights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Find your next powerful and compact flashlight for every day carry

Wildlife Management

Hunting Big Bucks Year After Year Helps Curb Chronic Wasting Disease, Study Shows

Thanks to hunters, CWD was less prevalent in Wyoming mule deer herds that saw sustained, higher harvest of adult bucks

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Colorado Gun Bill Seeks to Ban Semi-Auto Sales, Transfers in the State

Senate Bill 3 would outlaw the manufacture, sale, purchase, and transfer of semi-auto rifles, shotguns, and handguns with detachable magazines

Hunting

How to Call Coyotes: The Howls & Calling Strategies You Need to Know

These tips and tactics will help you call coyotes in close

Policy & Legislation

Here’s What Hunting and Conservation Groups Are Asking of the Trump Administration

They're also trying to size up what the administration's priorities are. So far it looks like incentive-based conservation, oil-field mitigation, better access through technology, and skeletonized agencies

Climate & Environment

As L.A. Wildfires Burn, Fish Rescuers Use Buckets, Backpacks to Save 271 of the Last Remaining Steelhead in SoCal Creek

Working from sunup to sundown, the team netted endangered trout, hiked them out of the canyon, and transported them by truck to a nearby fish hatchery

Ammo

Podcast: New Guns, Ammo, and Trends from the SHOT Show

In this week's episode of the Outdoor Life Podcast, our team discusses the most interesting new rifles and handguns for 2025, and the wider trends they represent

Quail Hunting

How a Feud Between Two Pointers Turned Them into True Quail Dogs

Would a bloody feud ruin two great pointers and a man's lifelong dream? It looked that way, until a boy turned tragedy into triumph  

Gear

The Best Thermal Underwear for Women of 2026

Five backpackers tested ten different base layers to find the warmest, thinnest options for your next adventure

Wildlife Management

Georgia Confirms Its First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease

The positive sample came from a hunter-harvested deer in Lanier County, which lies in south-central Georgia not far from the Florida state line

Deer Hunting

6 Buck Harvest Trends That Deer Hunters Should Know

We look at six trends that are based on harvest data from the National Deer Association's 2025 Deer Report

Shotguns

New Shotguns of SHOT Show 2025

Instead of reinventing the wheel, this year shotgun makers are overwhelmingly listening to customers to improve the existing platforms they know and love

Survival Skills

Stranded Hunters Survive Freezing Night on the Water by Building a Fire with Duck Decoys in Their Cooler

The two duck hunters spent 13 hours in the treetops hanging just over the water's surface, while their wives and a smartphone tracking app helped guide rescuers to their location

Ammo

New Ammo of SHOT Show 2025

Here's a first look at SHOT Show’s newest rifle cartridges, handgun ammo, and shotshells