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An illustration from the Outdoor Life story Rising Terror, which shows ice water flooding a cabin.
Wilderness Survival

My Wife and I Escaped Our Flooding Cabin — Then Nearly Froze to Death in the Yard

When we lived in the Canadian bush, were used to the annual spring thaw. But the unusual conditions led to high water, dangerous flooding, and a harrowing ordeal for us and our dogs

A college student who rescued a man from a hole in the ice.
Ice Fishing

‘It’s a Miracle.’ College Student Rescues Older Ice Fisherman Who Fell in a Lake, Survived for 3 Hours

“I’m just glad I was able to help him. Otherwise, I don’t know what could have happened”

Archery gear on wood.
Bow Hunting Gear

This Week’s Best Archery Deals: Sights, Releases, Arrows, and More

We found great deals on archery gear from Axcel, Ultraview, Spot Hogg, Stan, Easton, and more

A Yeti jug with Outdoor Life February cover stickers.
Merch

Outdoor Life Merch Drop: High-Quality Stickers Are Here

We’ve got die-cut stickers featuring vintage OL covers, our revenant design, and much more

An angler with a record-sized muskie caught through the ice.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

Angler Pulls Pending State-Record Muskie Through the Ice, Fulfilling a Yearslong Dream

"I've told everyone who saw that photo in my shop that I'm going to catch a muskie that size in New Jersey, and I finally succeeded"

A sign that says entering public lands.
Policy & Legislation

Podcast: Randy Newberg’s Forecast for Our Public Lands Has Some Surprising Good News

Newberg and McKean take a deep dive into the politics shaping our public lands, including why the Boundary Waters matter for every American, changing BLM policy, and how upcoming elections will affect hunters

A young angler and his grandpa with a state-record drum.
Freshwater

10-Year-Old Catches a State-Record Drum Worth $22,000 in a Family Fishing Derby

Grayson Carey's dad, Jason, netted the fish during the Lake Champlain Father's Day Derby in June 2025. Vermont officials certified the new record months later, in February

the hunting public
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Video: How the Hunting Public Mastered Deer Drives

The author has been joining the THP crew for their annual muzzleloader deer drive camp for years. Here's what he's learned

.338 Winchester Magnum cartridges
Hunting Rifles

The .338 Winchester Magnum Is a Cartridge That No Longer Makes Sense

When introduced, this belted magnum filled the role of an all-around cartridge for big-game hunters worldwide. Today, there’s little reason to choose it

A deer blind set up along a field edge.
Wildlife Management

Man Who Parked Directly in Front of Hunter’s Deer Blind Told Game Wardens He ‘Was Out There to Be a Pain’

If harassing deer hunters were an Olympic event, this guy would be a gold medal contender

A fishing guide with a massive largemouth bass.
Largemouth Bass

‘A Special Big Bass Spot.’ This Guide Just Caught His 15th 13-Plus-Pounder From the Same Lake

Josh Jones says that over the last six years fishing O.H. Ivie Lake, he's caught 15 largemouth bass weighing 13 pounds or more

A color illustration of campers fighting off bears.
Animal Attacks

Two Problem Bears Terrorized Us for a Week in the Wilderness. We Fought Back with Torches and Cherry Bombs

Three couples finally take a fishing trip into the remote bush of Ontario. But instead of catching trout and relaxing, they pull out all the stops simply to survive

A BLM sign
Climate & Environment

The Interior Just Gutted a Bedrock Conservation Law That Will Affect Public Lands Everywhere

The legislation previously ensured adequate public input and environmental review for development projects

A duck hunter and his dog with a duck in Florida.
Hunting Dogs

Remembering Crown, the Very Good Duck Dog Who Retrieved 42 Species of North American Waterfowl

Last year Rhett Riddle's dog, Crown, became the first known hunting dog to retrieve all 41 species of North American waterfowl (plus a bonus duck) in his lifetime

A composite image of the BLM nominee Stevan Pearce
Opinion

What’s So Bad About Stevan Pearce, Trump’s Pick to Run the BLM? For Starters, His Public-Land Track Record

Trump’s Bureau of Land Management nominee faces the Senate on Wednesday, and his own mixed record on America’s public lands

Team U.S.A.'s hockey goalie fishing on a lake.
Bass Fishing

The Backstory Behind Olympian Connor Hellebuyck’s Bass-Covered Goalie Helmet

More than a few anglers noticed the bass on Connor Hellebuyck's helmet. You should see the other side

A limit of trout.
Freshwater

Quick Strike Podcast: The Truth About Fish Size and Bag Limits

A fisheries biologist explains the surprising decisions behind how many fish you get to keep

An illustration of a wolf attacking a man in the snow
Animal Attacks

I Was Asked to Investigate a Wolf Attack. Here’s What I Found

Frank Glaser, a legendary frontiersman and government trapper, spent nearly 40 years among wolves — and tracking down facts about wolf attacks. Here's what he learned

Get Ready For Fishing Season With These Killer Deals
Fishing Gear

Get Ready For Fishing Season With These Killer Deals

Save on a Daiwa spinning reel, fly rod outfits, fishfinders, and lures

A trail cam photo of a deer running from coyotes.
Wildlife Management

Vote Now: These 13 Wild Trail-Cam Photos Range from Stunning to Seriously Funny

A contest featuring user submissions has turned out a collection of incredible images of spooky whitetails, battling birds of prey, and more