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Trout Fishing

South Dakota Bowfisherman Shoots 6-Pound Brown Trout, Setting a New State Record and Drawing the Ire of Purists

Ty Smith arrowed a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout that set a new state bowfishing record, but some anglers have criticized the move

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Iowa Bowhunter Jared Mills Captured One of the Best Self-Filmed Whitetail Hunts of All Time

The professional videographer shot incredible footage of his hunt for a 17-point, 181-inch Iowa bruiser

Camping Gear

Breeo vs Solo Stove: Who Makes the Best Smokeless Fire Pit?

We put the two top smokeless fire pit brands head-to-head

Backcountry Hunting Gear

Testing the iPhone Satellite Messenger: It’s Not Ready for Life or Death Situations in the Backcountry

Like other satellite messengers on the Globalstar network, the iPhone is having trouble sending messages

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Podcast: Advanced Trail Camera Strategies for Hunting Mature Bucks

Don’t just scroll through your trail cam pictures. These strategies and tips will help you use cameras to actually tag those big bucks in your photos

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Women’s Hunting Pants, Tested and Reviewed

A pair of comfortable, durable, and well-fitting pants will make your next hunt more enjoyable

Gear

The Most Powerful Air Rifles, Field and Range Tested

We review powerful and accurate air rifles for hunting big game

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Maine Warns Hunters to Throw Out Deer and Turkey Meat After Tests Reveal High Levels of Forever Chemicals in Some Areas

As the heart of deer season approaches, Maine becomes the latest state to advise hunters against consuming venison and wild turkey contaminated by PFAS

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Ohio Crossbow Hunter Finally Tags 200-Class Target Buck After 8 Encounters in 6 Days

The buck would always be just out of range during the evening, so Mark Dunn decided to change things up and hunt the morning

Survival Gear

The Best Survival Food of 2026, Taste Tested

These five foods may spend their whole lives unopened, but you’ll be glad you have them just in case

Climate & Environment

Here’s What a Second Donald Trump Presidential Term Could Mean for Outdoorsmen, Gun Owners, and Conservationists

We interviewed conservation leaders, firearms industry reps, and Donald Trump Jr. on what a second Trump administration might look like

Trophy Deer

‘I Know He Was with Me.’ Virginia Hunter Tags 20-Point Buck with His Late Father’s Bow

"My dad is the one who inspired all of us to love this lifestyle. It hurt my heart to not be able to call him first and celebrate it with him"

Predator Hunting

Yes, Hunters Eat Mountain Lion Meat. Here’s How to Prepare It

Setting old stigmas aside, lion hunters say the meat is worth saving and eating. Here's how

Gear

The Best Laser Levels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Hang tile, pictures, shelves, and more with these laser levels

Deer Hunting

The Biggest Myths and Misconceptions Around Deer Rifles, Cartridges, and Shooting

OL’s shooting editor John B. Snow tackles some of the biggest myths about deer hunting rifles

Concealed Carry

1791 Gunleather: Affordable Custom Craftsmanship

The holsters and leathergoods from this company are built with handcrafted care

Deer Hunting

Minnesota Bowhunter Shoots a 12-Point, 175-Inch Buck

Years of careful management paid off for Randy Baker, who arrowed his target buck while a friend held the camera

Wildlife Management

Grand Teton’s Famous Mother Grizzly 399 Was Killed by a Vehicle

Grizzly No. 399 birthed 18 cubs and lived to age 28

Whitetail Deer Hunting

10 Reasons Why Late October Is the Best Time to Tag a Big Buck

Yep, better than mid-November. Here's why

Record Fish

California’s New State-Record Swordfish Was So Huge It Wouldn’t Fit in the Boat

“I thought we had about a 50-50 chance of getting the fish, but miraculously everything worked out"