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Conservation

Montana Man Charged for Illegally Cloning and Breeding Marco Polo Sheep from Central Asia

Arthur “Jack” Schubarth faces felony charges for Lacey Act violations after selling illegally hybridized offspring and "straws full of semen" from a cloned Marco Polo sheep

Gear

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

Here's the fastest and easiest way to sharpen a chainsaw

Camping Gear

The Best Camping Towels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Stay comfortable and dry with these packable, quick drying towels

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Spandau Arms S2 Review: Field Testing a $500 Semi-Auto Duck Gun

The Spandau Arms S2 is a capable semi-auto that comes in under budget

Double Barrel Shotguns

The Evolution of Side-by-Side Shotguns in America

The side-by-side is seeing a bit of a comeback among American upland bird hunters. Here's why

Animal Attacks

Houndsman Killed a 400-Pound Bear with a Knife to Save His Dog and Hunting Buddy

When a hunting crew forgets the backup gun and extra ammo, one houndsman uses a knife to save his dog and his buddy from a massive wounded bear

Policy & Legislation

‘Disrespectful Violations’ Prompt Ute Tribe to Close 4 Million Acres to Nontribal Hunters, Anglers, Campers

In the aftermath of repeated bad behavior and one officer-involved shooting, the Utes became the second tribe in the West to recently close lands to nontribal members

Survival

Even for Archery Prodigy Liko Arreola, the Journey to Becoming a Champion Is Full of Highs and Lows

Meet the teenage archer who is beating pros and winning archery’s biggest tournaments

Mule Deer Hunting

Question of Ethics: The Buck I Was Snow Tracking Suddenly Broke Through the Ice. Should I Shoot Him?

When a buck falls through a frozen pond and becomes stuck, the author must make a decision about hunting ethics and fair chase

Hunting Gear

The Best Heated Gloves of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These battery-powered gloves could replace bulky hand warmers forever

Survival Gear

The Best Emergency Blankets of 2026, According to a Survival Instructor

A survival expert tests emergency blankets in real-world conditions and reveals his top choices

Fishing Rods

Orvis Helios Casting Test: Is This the Most Accurate Fly Rod on the Market?

I tested the new rod from Orvis and interviewed their product designer to find out how they made it so accurate

Crappie Fishing

Kansas Angler Catches New State-Record Crappie

The 4.07-pound fish breaks a record that stood for nearly 60 years

Wildlife Management

Watch: A Biologist Darts a Mountain Lion. It Nearly Attacks Him

The intense footage from Arizona shows how lion hunters and wildlife biologists often work together to catch and collar mountain lions

Policy & Legislation

Florida Rep Cites ‘Crack Bears’ in Effort to Legalize Killing Black Bears in Self Defense

Off-base references aside, the bill would allow Floridians to kill bears in self defense — something that's already legal in other states

Fishing

Inline Spinners: How to Pick the Best Spinner for the Conditions

Here's how to make sure you're picking the perfect spinner

Hunting Rifles

Marlin 336 Classic Review and Field Test

I took an immediate shine to this Marlin, which was Outdoor Life’s rifle of the year in 2023, and which showed us that a .30/30 lever-action can remain relevant after all these decades

Ammo

California Law Requiring Background Checks for Every Ammo Purchase Reinstated After Just Six Days

In his decision to overturn Prop. 63, a federal judge said these restrictions were unconstitutional and violated a citizen's right to bear arms. Now other judges have (predictably) stayed the ruling, thereby reinstating background checks

Fishing Reels

The Best Saltwater Fly Reels

All of our top picks stand up to sand, saltwater, and powerful fish

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Lake Trout Lures of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

These lake trout baits catch giants shallow and deep