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Bow Hunting Gear

Are New Compound Bows Really Better? We Tested a 5-Year-Old Mathews Against New Flagships to Find out

We shot the 2017 Mathews Halon 32 against this year’s top new bows. Here’s how it performed

Gear

The Best Wireless Meat Thermometers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Never overcook a venison roast again with these thermometers

Conservation

Hunter Who Mistakenly Killed a Wolf Hundreds of Miles from Its Home Range Won’t Be Charged

The hunter was on a guided coyote hunt in the state's Lower Peninsula, where wolves haven't been present for around 100 years

Rifle Ammo

300 Win Mag vs 308 Win: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy

These two popular hunting cartridges have more in common than you think. Here's how they compare

Mule Deer Hunting

Decoying Prairie Bucks with Dad

When the South Dakota prairie turned into a frozen tundra, our DIY mule deer hunt became one hell of an adventure

Bass Fishing

7 New Bass Species Just Became Eligible for World Records, Including Florida and Alabama Bass

Plus, any new world-record, all tackle submissions for largemouth bass will require genetic testing to qualify for the record books

Concealed Carry

Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Tested and Reviewed

The latest addition to Springfield's Hellcat lineup is one of the flattest shooting yet

Hunting Rifles

The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025

These short, handy hunting rifles are effective with the right ammunition

Animal Attacks

Idaho Man Kills Grizzly Bear in His Yard as It Charges His Girlfriend

After an investigation, state officials determined that he legally shot the yearling griz in self defense

Wildlife Management

Anti-Hunting Groups Are Running a Paid Signature Campaign to Ban Cougar Hunting in Colorado. Conservation Orgs Launch “Decline to Sign” Effort

As deadline for ballot qualifications looms, Colorado hunting and wildlife conservation groups urge voters to not sign petitions that could outlaw mountain lion hunting

Wildlife Management

A Mountain Lion Was Shot in Alaska for the First Time in 35 Years

Cougars aren't native to Alaska, and there have only been two other confirmed instances of lions being killed in the state

Hunting

6 Louisiana Men Arrested for Allegedly Cheating in Two Hog Hunting Contests

Officials say the "Piney Woods Pimps" transported live hogs from Texas across state lines to the two local hunting contests, which they ended up winning

Walleye Fishing

Walleye Fishing Tips from the Experts

We dug through the OL archives to bring you the best walleye fishing tips and tactics

Saltwater Fishing

Watch: ‘Jubilee’ Draws Millions of Fish into Gulf Coast Shallows, Where They’re Ripe for Gigging

The strange phenomenon occurs every summer in Mobile Bay, and it's beckoned Alabama anglers for generations

Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Rifles, Tested and Reviewed

The Outdoor Life editors review the best hunting rifles of the year

Survival Skills

Coast Guard Rescues Family of Capsized Sea Kayakers Just Before Hypothermia Set In

As soon as waves swamped their boats, they triggered an SOS signal, which rescuers say was "crucial" in their recovery. So were their life jackets

Wildlife Management

This Italian Footwear Brand Is Making High-End Sneakers Out of Pythons, Carp, and Other Invasive Species

The company claims that "with every three pairs of Bali Pythons, we're able to protect more than 160 native animals in the Everglades"

Adventure

UPF vs SPF: What’s the Difference and How Much Sun Protection Do You Need?

Demystifying what SPF and UPF ratings mean and how they are determined

Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Hiking Water Bottles of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

We hiked with all of these bottles to test durability and convenience

Shooting Gear

The Best Ruger 10/22 Stocks, Tested and Reviewed

These stocks are excellent upgrades for your 10/22