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Fishing

Watch: Spearfisherman Loses Wahoo in Mind-Boggling ‘Sharknado’ Feeding Frenzy

Jose Liccardo speared a large wahoo in the Gambier Islands, only to lose the whole fish to a school of hungry sharks moments later

Fishing

White Sturgeon of ‘Legendary’ Proportions Could Have Rivaled the World Record

“Usually big sturgeon just slosh at the surface, or stick their head above water. But this massive white jumped completely out of the water twice. It was epic”

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Chairs for Bad Backs of 2026

Take the pressure off your bad back with one of these comfortable camping chairs

Fishing

Giant, 888-Pound Tuna Is the Largest Ever Caught off Florida Coast

The bluefin tuna was 61.5 pounds heavier than the current state record, but it won't qualify as a record because multiple anglers reeled it in

Conservation

‘Senseless’ Vandal Poisons Oregon Fish Hatchery, Killing 18,000 Salmon with Liquid Bleach

"When someone comes in and does something like this, you can't wrap your head around it"

Conservation

Indiana Police Officers Cited for Turkey Poaching in Kentucky

A citation for one of two Jasper police officers mentions hunting turkeys over bait with a youth hunter

Camping Gear

The Best Mosquito Repellents of 2026, Tested

These repellents won't let mosquitoes suck the fun out of summer.

Fishing

Idaho Fly Fisherman Lands State-Record Cutthroat Trout, Releases It into Clark Fork River

Daniel Whitesitt thought he had hooked bottom until the snag took off running

Gear

The Best Filtered Water Bottles of 2026

Filter out PFAS, chlorine, giardia, and more with one of these best-in-class personal filters

Animal Attacks

Florida Man Runs Over Gator to Save His Neighbor

Walter Rudder does not brake for alligators

Opinion

Activists Are Defining Hunters by One Wyoming Man Who Tortured a Wolf. What Are Actual Hunters Doing About It?

The appalling actions of one individual are shaping the way an outraged public views — and could change — ethical, science-based wildlife management in the U.S.

Camping Gear

The Best Mosquito Repellents for Camping of 2026

Mosquitoes suck, but your camping trip doesn’t have to as long as you have one of these repellents

Knives

We Launched a Knife Collection: The 12 New Outdoor Life Knives

Our new collection of OL branded knives are reliable, affordable, and attractive

Catfish Fishing

Fishing for Giant Blue Catfish in the Shadow of Capitol Hill

What a winter kamikaze run for trophy catfish outside Washington D.C. can teach you about global warming, the YouTube generation, and the importance of a good bridge net

Big Game Hunting

Deer Hunter Faces 12 Years in Prison for Accidentally Bringing Ammo on Vacation to Turks and Caicos

After forgetting to remove rifle cartridges from his luggage, Ryan Watson has now spent most of his Caribbean vacation in a jail cell and is currently awaiting trial on the island

Handguns

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro, Tested and Reviewed

This new compact 9mm pistol has 1911-style features, uses Sig P320-pattern magazines, and is a blast to shoot.

Guns

Sako 90 Adventure Review

This model in the new 90 Series is one of the best all-around big game hunting rifles you can buy

Camping Gear

The Best Waterproof Hiking Boots of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Keep your feet dry on your next all-day hike with one of these best-in-class boots

Conservation

A Lake Sturgeon Swam 651 Miles from Wisconsin to Illinois in ‘Longest-Known’ Migration Down Mississippi River

Biologists say the 30-year-old fish had to pass through more than 20 dams on its way from Jim Falls, Wisconsin, to Alton, Illinois

Fishing

Magnet Fisherman Retrieves Key Evidence in a 9-Year-Old Murder Case from a Georgia Creek

The new evidence included a .22 rifle and a bag containing the victims’ driver’s licenses, credit cards, and cell phone