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A giant white sturgeon lays on a dock.
Wildlife Management

Oregon Man Does Jail Time for Poaching 7-Foot White Sturgeon, Estimated to Be 80 Years Old

Julio Duran spent 20 days in jail and must pay $5,000 in restitution following a sturgeon poaching bust in 2022. Two other poachers were also involved

augmented reality glasses
Bass Fishing

A Bassmaster Pro Is Using Augmented Reality Glasses for LiveScoping

Ed Loughran figured out how to sync his forward-facing sonar with augmented reality glasses and plans to fish with them in a tournament later this year

A Connecticut angler holds up a big bluefish.
Saltwater Fishing

Anglers Disqualified from Bluefish Tournament Lose $32K, Say Mandatory Polygraphs Are B.S.

"Who wants to be called a liar when you know you were doing the right thing?"

The new Sitka Turkey Tool Belt
Hunting Gear

Sitka Turkey Tool Belt Review

This hip pack can carry two pot calls, six diaphragms, locator calls, a box call, and more

Beretta makes some of the best chokes for sporting clays.
Shooting Gear

The Best Chokes for Sporting Clays of 2025

Not all chokes are created equal. Up your game with the right choke for you

Jim Carmichel aims 100 yards downrange.
Precision Rifles

‘I Finally Shot a Good Group.’ The Story of Carmichel’s Benchrest World Record

How our former shooting editor made history in benchrest competition

The Best Speckled Trout Lures of 2025
Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Speckled Trout Lures of 2025

Catch a gator trout with these proven speckled trout lures

A drone-mounted camera shows a wounded buck in the woods.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Man Convicted of Wildlife Crimes for Trying to Help Undercover Game Wardens Recover a Deer with His Drone

After being charged in a sting operation, the Pennsylvania drone operator is appealing his case — even as the state moves closer to legalizing drones for deer recovery

The best camping shovels dig through dirt and snow without slowing down
Camping Gear

The Best Camping Shovels of 2025

A shovel is a must-have tool for any camper

We tested the best hiking fanny packs.
Gear

The Best Hiking Fanny Packs of 2025

These small but mighty packs can carry more gear than you might expect

joe rogan
Opinion

Is Joe Rogan Good for Hunting?

The answer is yes — whether you like it or not

An old Outdoor Life cover framed for purchase in the OL cover shop.
Hunting

Classic Outdoor Life Covers Are Now Available as Prints and Posters

Turn your favorite OL covers into art for your deer camp or cabin

Best replaceable blade knives
Hunting Gear

The Best Replaceable Blade Knives of 2025

These six knives offer razor-blade sharpness and endless versatility

We reviewed the Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra.
Fishing Gear

Garmin ECHOMAP Ultra 126sv and LiveScope, Tested and Reviewed

A foolproof entry into the world of forward facing sonar

Krieghoff K-20 Victoria Review: A High-End Bird Gun Designed for Women
Double Barrel Shotguns

Krieghoff K-20 Victoria Review: A High-End Bird Gun Designed for Women

I tested this 28-gauge shotgun, which sets a new standard for a high-end smoothbore tailored specifically for women

Group of hunters posing in front of the best snow goose decoys.
Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Snow Goose Decoys of 2025

These full-bodies, floaters, and socks are your best chance at fooling wary white geese into the decoy spread

A survival instructor sips rainwater out of a rock. Photo by Benjamin Rasmussen
Survival Skills

This Survival Instructor’s Lesson? The Wilderness Isn’t Out to Get You

Jessie Krebs is on a crusade to make the backcountry, and the skills required to thrive there, accessible to everyone — especially the people who need it most

Asian buffalo
Big Game Hunting

Carmichel in Australia: Charged by a Backwater Buffalo

Barefoot and undergunned, OL’s former shooting editor faces off with a heart-shot bull that doesn’t know he’s dead

Hunters line up for a duck blind lottery in darkness. Photo by Tom Fowlks
Big Game Hunting

Can Hunting Survive in California? And If It Can’t, Who’s Going to Pay to Conserve the State’s Wildlife and Habitat?

Golden State hunters and wildlife are facing fallout from megafires, urban sprawl, ammo scarcity, and pending anti-hunting legislation. Some say the sport is on its way out

A Tennessee hunter with a buck and a drone flying overhead.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Drones Could Revolutionize How Hunters Recover Lost Deer … If They’re Not Banned First

As the new technology gains traction in some states, others are banning it outright. One entrepreneur finds himself caught in the middle