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lever action rifle on hunt
Hunting Rifles

The New Marlin 1895 SBL .45/70 Rifle Is the Best Lever-Action in the Company’s History

Marlin’s iconic lever-actions make a triumphant return under the ownership of Ruger

Brian Gailis with buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Bowhunter Tags a 200-Inch Buck in the St. Louis Suburbs After 5 Years of Hunting Him

Brian Gailis almost tagged this buck when it was “only” a 150-inch eight pointer, but now he’s glad the deer survived to old age

AEA Zeus .72 cal air rifle
Rifles

AEA Zeus Review: The Most Powerful Air Rifle

See how the most powerful production air rifle performed in the field

Clark shot this buck the first week of Decemebr.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

North Carolina Mountain Buck Could Be the New State Non-Typical Record

Vincent Clark shot a 23-point post-rut whitetail that is estimated to score well over 200 inches

Browning made the Auto-5 for almost 100 years before engineering it into the A5.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Browning A5 Wicked Wing Review

The “new” A5 may look similar to John Browning’s Auto-5, but it’s been updated to be a more user-friendly auto-loader

Browning X-bolt Mountain Pro
Hunting Rifles

Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Review

The X-Bolt Mountain Pro is a light, accurate, and capable mountain rifle

nebraska buck
Mule Deer Hunting

Nebraska Rancher Tags 210-Inch Mule Deer Buck on a Quick Hunt After Work

Trent Holscher stalked up on the buck of a lifetime

Where the Road Runs Out: Passing on a Fishing Tradition
Largemouth Bass

Where the Road Runs Out: Passing on a Fishing Tradition

Introducing someone to fishing can change their life—and yours

How to Texas Rig
Largemouth Bass

How to Texas Rig

A go-to bait presentation for most any bass spots is the timeless Texas rig

O'Connor Takes Aim
Hunting Rifles

What Would Jack O’Connor Say About Long-Range Hunting and the 6.5 Creedmoor? His Work Already Tells Us

Outdoor Life’s legendary shooting editor gave a lot of advice, and held plenty of opinions that are still relevant today

The 2022 Bowtech SR 350
Bow Hunting Gear

Bowtech SR 350 Review: A Versatile and Customizable Hunting Bow

The 2022 Bowtech SR 350 looks a lot like the Solution, but it has new, faster cams

San Antonio Police Department rescued two stranded Texas fishermen.
Survival

A Whistle Saved Two Texas Fisherman Who Beached Their Boat on a Remote River

Bart Giles and Stevie Rodriguez were on their way to fish a tournament when they checked out a capsized craft—and got in trouble themselves

A sheep hunt in Alaska requires a particular rifle.
Hunting Rifles

Four Rifles You Should Consider for Hunting Big Game in Alaska

When you ­finally make that dream trip to Alaska to chase sheep, moose, or grizzlies, which rifle will you carry? We bet it will look something like one of these

The 4xe is a capable 4x4.
Trucks

Truck Review: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe

Jeep’s new hybrid is a capable off-road option for outdoorsmen and women who don’t need the cargo space and towing capacity of a full-size truck

How to Back Up a Boat
Largemouth Bass

How to Back Up a Boat

As a fishing mentor and outreach coordinator, Ray Ruiz knows that backing up a boat trailer is intimidating for a lot of new anglers

Corner crossing from state to BLM land is just one example of corner crossing.
Public Lands & Waters

Public Raises More Than $50,000 to Defend Hunters Ticketed for Corner Crossing in Wyoming

Some say the case could set precedent to possibly open access to millions of acres of public land. Others say not so fast

The 6.8 Western and Browning Mountain Pro Make for the Ultimate Rifle to Hunt the West
Hunting Rifles

The 6.8 Western and Browning Mountain Pro Make for the Ultimate Rifle to Hunt the West

Versatility, power, and accuracy. This cartridge and rifle combination brings what western big-game hunters need

A tall tent with a chimney against a mountain sunset
Gear

Cabela’s Ultimate Alaknak Outfitter Tent Review: A Great Value Hot Tent

The Cabela’s Ultimate Alaknak Outfitter Tent is a strong all-around, stove-compatible tent fit for trips as low as 0 degrees

Sea ducks, like eiders and long-tails, are tough birds.
Duck Hunting

How to Kill the Toughest Ducks and Geese

Rely on hunting skill and good wingshooting (not just expensive ammo) to bring down the hardiest waterfowl

John Carter arrowed a 200-inch West Virginia buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

West Virginia Deer Hunter Arrows 200-Inch Buck That’s Almost a State Record

Josh Carter's non-typical was almost a new West Virginia state record