Read the latest articles from Outdoor Life (Page 216)

Allterra Arms sheep rifle
Hunting Rifles

Allterra Arms Mountain Shadow Steel 6.5 PRC Review

This Idaho-based firearms company builds custom rifles for hard hunting and challenging shots

Trophy class buck poached in Pennsylvania.
Trophy Deer

Someone Poached This Big Pennsylvania Buck Near a Federal Prison

After the deer was discovered lying in a field in central Pennsylvania, law enforcement is asking for the public's help

mature whitetail buck
Whitetail Deer Hunting

50 Places Where Big Bucks Live

Big bucks could be found almost anywhere, but you should start looking in these 50 hotspots

randy ulmer high country muley
Mule Deer Hunting

Randy Ulmer Tags Another Stud Mule Deer in the Colorado High Country

At this point in Ulmer's career, scouting for big muleys in the mountains is the most thrilling part of the hunt

male grizzly kills cub
Wildlife Management

Video: Large Male Grizzly Kills Another Bear in Yellowstone National Park

Two adult grizzly bears attacked and mortally injured a younger bear. Photographer Paul Allen documented the event and offers insight on why it happened

The spectacular Dall ram taken by Jerry Lees
Sheep Hunting

Alaskan DIY Hunter Tags the Ram of a Lifetime

A giant ram is a lesson in a sheep hunter’s persistence

duck hunting
Duck Hunting

How to Get Out of a Wingshooting Slump

When you can’t seem to hit a single dang bird, these tips will save your hunt

A bowhunter with a giant San Carlos Arizona bull.
Elk Hunting

Chad Mendes Tags a Dinosaur Desert Bull in Southern Arizona

Although he would've been happy filling his tag with a 330-class bull, bowhunter Chad Mendes arrowed a giant nontypical elk on the San Carlos Reservation

The best wading boots grip slippery rocks and keep your feet comfortable all day
Fishing Gear

The Best Wading Boots

These boots dry, drain, and grip so you can focus on fishing

How to Scout for Whitetail Deer

How to Scout for Whitetail Deer

Scouting with a mix of old-school tactics and new-school technology will lead to a more successful season

whitetail deer
Deer Hunting

Don’t Aim for a Deer’s Head

An anatomical case for why hunters should avoid attempting headshots on deer

The Best Alcohol Stoves
Backcountry Hunting Gear

The Best Alcohol Stoves

These stoves are light, reliable, and inexpensive

world record typical whitetails
Trophy Deer

The Biggest Nontypical Whitetails of All Time

The hunter-killed nontypical record has been broken several times in the last decade. Why do nontypical whitetails seem to just keep getting bigger?

SpyPoint Flex is one of the cell cams for the money
Deer Hunting Gear

SpyPoint Flex Review: A Reliable, Mid-Priced Cellular Trail Camera

A mid-priced cell cam with reliable performance and good image quality

Shooting a compound with an improper open grip
Bow Hunting

How to Grip Your Bow: Hint, Don’t Use The Open-Hand Style That’s So Popular on Social Media

Gripping your bow too tightly or too loosely can cause frustrating accuracy problems. Here's how to get it just right

MSR PocketRocket 2 with fuel and dinner sitting on a rock.
Camping Gear

MSR PocketRocket 2: The First and Last Stove You Need to Buy

Reliability, functionality, and performance in one small package

kakay trip to hawaii
Wilderness Survival

Here’s What It Takes to Kayak 2,400 Miles from California to Hawaii, Alone and Unsupported

Cyril Derreumaux became the first person on record to kayak from California to Hawaii without any help from other people or the wind

polar bear
Grizzly Bear Hunting

Are Grizzlies and Polar Bears Hybridizing in Alaska?

As grizzly and polar bear ranges continue to overlap, it could be a matter of time before "pizzly bears" are found in Alaska

velvet bucks
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Monster Velvet Bucks from Kentucky and Tennessee

Tennessee and Kentucky offer bowhunters the opportunity to take velvet whitetails each season. Here's a look at some of the biggest of the year

.222 remington magnum
Rifle Ammo

.222 Remington Magnum: A Classic Cartridge That Still Gets It Done on Varmints and Predators

Though past its prime, the .222 Rem. Mag. is still relevant, especially for handloaders who like to fine-tune their ammunition