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Climate & Environment

How Far Can Ducks Migrate in a Day? About 2,000 Miles

Two pintails that flew from Louisiana to Russia and back again give researchers a surprising glimpse into epic waterfowl migrations

A Vortex Set-Up for Every Pursuit

A Vortex Set-Up for Every Pursuit

Mix and match products from this Wisconsin optics house to build the perfect combo for any game you’re chasing this fall.

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Freshwater

Minnesota Bowfisherman Arrows “Extremely Rare” Golden Bowfin

Jack Mensing harvested the rare fish while bowfishing at night

Lake Erie walleye are tagged and tracked for their migrations.
Walleye Fishing

The Insane Cult of the Lake Erie Walleye

On Lake Erie, migrating walleyes are tracked by researchers with advanced tech—and a truly fanatical fishing culture

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Wildlife Management

Cougars Are Killing Gray Wolves in Washington State

Officials performed a necropsy on a dead wolf this summer and confirmed that its skull had been "pierced by strong feline teeth"

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Rifle Ammo

The 7mm PRC: Hornady’s New .284-Caliber Cartridge, Tested and Reviewed

Based on the principles of modern cartridge design, the 7 PRC is poised to be a hit with long-range shooters and open-country hunters

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Fishing Gear

20 of the Weirdest Things Ever Advertised in Outdoor Life

Advertisements for iconic guns and gear have run in the pages of Outdoor Life. But these wacky gadgets, also featured in vintage OL issues, (mostly) failed the test of time

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

How to Estimate a Buck’s Age (and Why Aging Deer Matters)

Aging bucks on the hoof isn't quite as challenging as you might think. Here's what you need to know

Hunting dog trainer Tom Dokken with his black Lab, Chase.
Hunting Dogs

Tom Dokken Is the Godfather of Retriever Training in America

He's a tireless inventor, skilled hunter and legendary dog trainer who has helped thousands of hunters train their own dogs. But he’s too modest to say any of that himself

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Wildlife Management

Video: Alligator Stalks Egret, Only to Get Eaten by Other Giant Gator

Are the egret and the big gator working together?

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Trophy Deer

Eighth Grader Arrows a 238-Inch Buck, Likely the Biggest Non-Typical Ever Killed by a Youth Hunter in Kentucky

Ian Meredith stalked within just 12 yards of the giant buck and made a perfect shot with his bow

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Hunting Rifles

Why the .308 Winchester Will Never Die

The good old .308 Winchester is still one of the best (and most popular) hunting cartridges around. Here's why

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Climate & Environment

Trout Fishing in the West Isn’t Doomed—If You’re Willing to Work for It

As water temperatures rise in the West, it’s becoming unethical to catch trout. But for anglers willing to make the journey, the solution might just lie in the mountains

Hikers filling the Quickdraw and BeFree.
Camping Gear

Water Filters Head-to-Head: Sawyer vs Katadyn vs Platypus

We put the top three backpacking water filters to the test

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Carp Fishing

The 10 Most Underrated Freshwater Fish

Bass, trout, and walleyes are great, but there are a lot of underdogs swimming around that deserve your time and respect. These are the species you should be targeting

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Trophy Deer

One of the Biggest Archery Bucks Ever Taken in Missouri Gets Green Scored

After watching the buck grow over the past four years, bowhunter Josh Heuser arrowed his very own Missouri Monarch at the end of September

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Spear Hunter Kills Whitetail Buck from the Ground. Here’s How She Did It

Angie Kokes reflects on six years of spearing animals from ultra-close range, and how it all led up to a final stalk on a bedded buck

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Dr. Grant Woods on How to Use Trail Cam Artificial Intelligence to Improve Your Deer Hunting

Cellular trail cameras can provide an incredible amount of data to hunters. New apps can help you analyze that data in a flash

We put the Merrell Moab 3 to the test.
Camping Gear

Merrell Moab 3: A Budget Hiking Shoe that Doesn’t Disappoint

Find out how a budget hiking shoe holds up under pressure

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Freshwater

Why Black Lures Catch So Many Fish

Forget that snazzy new holographic finish. Here’s why black, the most boring lure color ever, rules the water