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Wildlife Management

Watch: Piebald Black Bear Caught on Camera in Washington State

"That's a big ol' panda"

The buffering in TSS shot.
Shotgun Ammo

Tungsten Super Shot: An Inside Look at How the Deadliest Birdshot of All Time Is Made

Because of its density and resulting pellet count advantage over any other shot type, TSS payloads have become the most effective — and expensive — in all of hunting

Smith & Wesson CEO: The Ammo Shortage Will Continue
Ammo

Smith & Wesson CEO: The Ammo Shortage Will Continue

A survey found that 79 percent of participants have reduced target shooting and hunting trips due to lack of ammunition

Commercial menhaden ships may be prohibited from fishing half a mile from the Louisiana coast.
Conservation

New Louisiana Bill Seeks to Restrict Commercial Purse-Seine Netting of Menhaden Near the Coast

A recent bill could halt this baitfish netting practice within one-half mile of shore

what do bass eat
Bass Fishing

What Do Bass Eat?

From ants to baby alligators and all things in between, a better question might be: What won’t a bass eat?

John B. Snow holds the Tactacam FTS.
Hunting Gear

Tactacam FTS Review: The Easiest Way to Record Scope Footage

This adapter makes it easy to record video through your scope

black widow spider
Animal Attacks

The 10 Most Dangerous Spiders in the World

Our survivalist, Tim MacWelch, ranks the 10 most dangerous spiders on the planet and shows photos of their bites (graphic image warning)

Tyler Freel Shooting a Handgun
Handguns

Best Handguns of 2022, Tested and Reviewed

We put the best handguns of the year through their paces at Gunsite Academy

catch and release record chinook
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Angler Catches Pending World-Record Chinook Salmon in Argentina

The fish is technically a pending world record because it was released after being measured

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Mule Deer Hunting

The Ghost of Greyback Ridge

A high-country mule deer hunt for the ages

How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line
Fishing Gear

How to Pick the Right Kind of Fishing Line

Professional anglers from around the country weigh in on their favorite fishing lines

harvest vs kill
Opinion

Harvest or Kill? Which Term Should Hunters Use?

Words matter, but this old debate might not be as important as it once was

A Massive Minnow Shortage Is Looming for Minnesota’s Bait Shops
Climate & Environment

A Massive Minnow Shortage Is Looming for Minnesota’s Bait Shops

The bait business is dying a death of a thousand cuts in Minnesota, and it's putting both bait shops and anglers in a bind

Deer Hunting at Every Distance

Deer Hunting at Every Distance

From close-in to way-out, tailor your scope to the conditions.

Sig sauer p365 xmacro tacops
Handguns

Sig’s P365 XMacro Tacops, Tested and Reviewed

This new variation of the Sig P365 offers best-in-class capacity and ultra-soft recoil

Fly fishing for beginners
Fly Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners

Get started fly fishing with Monte Burke's picks for the best fly fishing combos for beginners

Energize Your Great Outdoors Adventures with Bluetti AC60

Energize Your Great Outdoors Adventures with Bluetti AC60

The Bluetti AC60 and B80 mini-power stations make outdoor life better, safer, more convenient, and fun for everyone.

The author running the Seekins HIT Rifle through a shooting drill.
Hunting Rifles

The Best Rifles of 2022, Tested and Reviewed

The OL team put the year's best rifles through an extensive week of testing at Gunsite Academy, and these new guns rose to the top

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Semi-Automatic Rifles

Browning BAR MK 3 DBM Tested and Reviewed

An iconic autoloader gets a tactical makeover

Plugging into Adventure While Being Friendlier to the Planet—with BLUETTI

Plugging into Adventure While Being Friendlier to the Planet—with BLUETTI

Breakthroughs in battery and solar technology by companies such as BLUETTI help you bring the comforts of home anywhere while minimizing your environmental impact.