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Hunting Gear

The Best .22 Air Rifles of 2026, Range and Field Tested

Whether you need a quiet backyard plinker or a capable hunting gun, you’ll find what you're looking for in this lineup of the best .22 air rifles

Wildlife Management

Moose Dies of Anthrax Outbreak in Wyoming

This is Wyoming’s first documented instance of wildlife dying from anthrax in 68 years; cattle in the area have also died. Here's what hunters should keep an eye out for this fall

Shooting Gear

KeyMod vs M-LOK: A Deep Dive Into the Best Rail Interface System

Even though M-LOK is the trendy mod option today, it's important to know the details on KeyMod too

Carp Fishing

Missouri Bowfisherman Arrows State-Record Grass Carp After Losing It the Day Before

"I've been trying to get this thing for years now"

Predator Hunting

This Opening-Day Gator Is One of the Biggest Ever Killed in Mississippi

The giant alligator was just shy of the state record but "still a wonderful thing to celebrate"

A Truck Owner’s Guide to Opening Day

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 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.

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

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

Bow Hunting Gear

How to Sharpen Broadheads

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shark Fishing

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

“That’s a big f*cking shark!”