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Elk Hunting

The Final Climb: A Steep Lesson in Elk Hunting

After a grueling climb, two hunters kill two bulls within minutes of each other

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Whitetail Deer Hunting

Tips from The Hunting Public: Chasing Public Land Whitetails in Iowa

The THP crew spots a monster buck on public land in Iowa

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Duck Hunting

Lessons We Can Learn from the Viral “I Own the F*cking Land” Video

The video of a North Dakota landowner going berserk on a bunch of hunters shows a flaw in our duck hunting culture

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Black Bear Hunting

A Creepy Bear Hunt in the Great Dismal Swamp, From the Archives

This desolate Virginia marshland gives off weird and spooky vibes, but there’s an antidote for that—a bruin hunt

A topwater plug for striped bass.
Striped Bass Fishing

3 Classic Striper Surf Lures You Should Be Throwing Right Now

These striper baits have been around for decades and are still in production for a reason

Wild turkey
Upland Bird Hunting

The 8 Best Tasting Game Birds

These are the best tasting game birds in America

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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"

Proof Research rifle with 7mm PRC ammo at a shooting bench
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

Vintage OL ads
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