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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 2026

A shovel is a must-have tool for any camper

We tested the best hiking fanny packs.
Gear

The Best Hiking Fanny Packs of 2026

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 2026

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 2026

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

A coyote walks across the snow in Canada.
Wildlife Management

Coydog, Coywolf, or Coyote? A Complete Guide to Eastern Canids

Here's everything you need to know about this surprisingly common critter that's descended from wolves, coyotes, and domestic dogs

A pack of hogs in Texas as seen through a drone-mounted thermal imaging camera.
Wildlife Management

Mississippi Has a Wild Hog Problem. Lawmakers Think Legalizing Drones for Hunting Them Will Help

Sophisticated thermal drones are already helping hunters find and kill hogs in Texas. Mississippi wants to follow suit

A bull moose in a field in Denali National Park.
Wildlife Management

Two Men Poached a Moose in Denali National Park, Then Abandoned the Meat Because They Were Scared of Bears

The brothers-in-law said they didn't realize they had entered the park, but later denied the incident when questioned by law enforcement

An illustration of the last grizzly bear in Colorado attacking a hunter.
Animal Attacks

I Killed the Last Grizzly in Colorado

In a state ‘without’ grizzlies, outfitter and bowhunter Ed Wiseman was charged and severely mauled by an enraged 400-pound grizzly in 1980. His only defense was an arrow

How to Scout for Turkeys
Turkey Hunting

How to Scout for Turkeys

The best turkey hunters are also the best turkey scouters. Here's our ultimate guide on how to scout for turkeys

Three plucked birds sit on a table after a demonstration of how to pluck a duck.
Duck Hunting

How to Pluck a Duck

Here's a handy step-by-step guide on how to remove feathers from ducks and geese

Illustration of caribou, hunter, and blizzard
Wilderness Survival

Miracle on the Tundra: How One Caribou Hunter Survived a 5-Day Blizzard

When a caribou hunter sets out from his small village in Nunavut, a snowstorm turns his day trip into a fight for his life