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We tested the best 6 person tents.
Camping Gear

The Best 6 Person Tents of 2026

I took five tents from top manufacturers into a storm to see if they would keep my family dry and comfortable

tennessee wildlife resources agency tests for CWD
Wildlife Management

Deer Biologist Accuses Tennessee Wildlife Agency of Intentionally Overestimating Chronic Wasting Disease Cases

A former state employee alleges in a lawsuit that he was fired after finding evidence that TWRA was manipulating its CWD data

drill ban in arctic national wildlife refuge
Climate & Environment

Biden’s Protection of Arctic NWR May Signal More Public Land Protections Ahead of Election

If the administration moves to protect more wilderness or expand national monuments, these places might be on his list

6.5 PRC muley buck
Hunting Rifles

6.5 PRC Cartridge Guide

A detailed look at the history of this balanced short-magnum, including the best rifles and ammo, and reloading data for hunting and long-range shooting

doe with fetus hanging from birth canal
Wildlife Management

Watch: Whitetail Doe Spotted with Half-Born Fawn

This video captures a condition that's fortunately rare in free-ranging deer

man escorts bear out of camp
Wildlife Management

Watch: Man Calmly Ushers Giant Black Bear Off Patio, Gets Swatted

This is no way to act around a black bear, but this guy will never have to buy a beer again

The author shoots the Mathews Phase 4 during the Outdoor Life Bow Test.
Bow Hunting Gear

These 5 Mathews Bows Changed Archery Hunting

Why does Mathews have such a cultish following? Besides great marketing, these five bows have a lot to do with it

cook islands marlin record
Record Fish

Solo Angler Breaks Cook Islands Fishing Record with a Blue Marlin Over 1,000 Pounds

In addition to establishing a new record on the islands, it's likely the heaviest blue marlin caught worldwide this year

An adult grizzly bear in yellowstone.
Animal Attacks

Fisherman Shoots and Kills Grizzly Bear in Self-Defense Near Yellowstone

It's the second self-defense shooting to take place in Montana in just four days

We tested the best ultralight backpacking gear.
Camping Gear

The Best Ultralight Backpacking Gear, Tested and Reviewed

Our top picks across a range of categories to cut the pounds from your baseweight

whitetail buck
Bow Hunting

Why Mechanical Broadheads Are Still the Best Option for Most Deer Hunters

Ultra-heavy arrows and hefty fixed-blades have their place, but quality mechanical broadheads still rule the whitetail woods

Survival kit laid out on a log.
Survival Gear

The Best Survival Kits of 2026

A survival instructor tested and reviewed readily-available survival kits

second heaviest florida alligator feature
Big Game Hunting

This 900-Pound Gator Is the Second-Heaviest Ever Harvested in Florida

"We're standing in the bottom of the johnboat, and I'm only 5 foot 3, so I was eye-to-eye with what felt like a T-Rex"

The Best Layout Blinds of 2026
Waterfowl Hunting Gear

The Best Layout Blinds of 2026

We cover layout blinds for a variety of species and locations

ontario new record typical whitetail
Trophy Deer

Giant Typical Likely to Become the New No. 1 Hunter-Killed Buck in Ontario

Dearl Hill's buck is slated for panel scoring by the Province's big-game record keepers

.350 Legend ammo
Rifle Ammo

The Best .350 Legend Ammo

We tested 9 of the most widely available .350 Legend loads to see how well they shoot—and developed some handloads of our own

Hiker fills water bottle from stream.
Survival Skills

How Long Can You Survive Without Water?

It could be much shorter than three days. Here's what outdoorsmen and women need to know

stylized bighorn ram head with topography and hunters adorning it, decorative illustration
Sheep Hunting

Hunting a Record Bighorn in Broken Country

A young hunter and his dad dedicate their season to a ram that turns out to be a new world record

michael jordan team third place marlin tournament
Saltwater Fishing

Michael Jordan’s Team Places Third in Jersey-Based Marlin Fishing Tournament

The team weighed in a 75-pound marlin and took home nearly half a million in prize money

7mm rem vs 300 win mag
Hunting Rifles

7mm Rem Mag vs .300 Win Mag: A Battle of Two Iconic Magnums

We put these two classic big-game cartridges head to head