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A black Ravin R29X crossbow
Bow Hunting Gear

Crossbow Review: Ravin R29X

With a strong size-to-power ratio, the Ravin R29X may be the best all-around crossbow for hunters

Angler wades in stream by barbed-wire fence
Public Lands & Waters

“I’d Have to Bury You Out Here.” The New Mexico Stream Access Battle Is Far From Over

The state Supreme Court declared that private landowners cannot exclude the public from streams running through private lands. But anglers legally fishing those streams may still face intimidation and threats

A bear bit a camper's head.
Survival

“Cowboy Camper” Wakes Up with His Head in a Black Bear’s Jaws

“I was in my underwear, bleeding like a stuck pig, screaming and running at this log cabin in the middle of nowhere.”

Hunting outfitter Stephen Hicks.
Wildlife Management

Alaska Hunting Guide Sentenced to Six Months in Prison

Stephen Hicks was found guilty of multiple wildlife crimes, including guiding hunters after his license was revoked

Are fixed or replaceable blade hunting knives better?
Hunting Gear

What’s Better, Replaceable or Fixed Blade Hunting Knives?

Honestly, you should carry both. But if you have to pick one, consider these pros and cons before your next hunt

Wyoming whitetail season.
Mule Deer Hunting

Deer Hunting Season 2022 Forecast: A State-by-State Guide

Here's our state-by-state breakdown of deer hunting conditions and hotspots for the 2022 season

Jack O'Connor with a lion
Big Game Hunting

The Coolest Old Jack O’Connor Photos from the Outdoor Life Archives

These are the best photographs of the legendary shooting editor from our archives, many of which have remained unpublished until now

Best bobber
Freshwater

The Best Bobbers for Catching More Fish

If you’re older than 10, it’s time to ditch the plastic red-and-white bobber

Treble hook
Freshwater

The 6 Most Common Ways Fishing Leads to Injuries, Stitches, and Emergency Room Visits

Here’s how to avoid getting stuck, slashed, and cut while you're fishing

Two fishermen on the beach, one holding a rod, the other a fish, with a drone above them.
Freshwater

Will Drones Take Over Fishing or Be Banned From It?

Drones have become more popular for fishing all over the world. Some states are now banning their use

The Howa Model 1500 HS Carbon Fiber
Hunting Rifles

Howa Model 1500 HS Carbon Fiber Rifle, Tested and Reviewed

The long-running Model 1500 gets a carbon-wrapped barrel and HS Precision Stock. Here’s how it performed

The author hold up a juvenile red fish.
Redfish Fishing

How to Catch Inshore Redfish, Trout, and Flounder from a Kayak

Saltwater kayak fishing in the marshes and flats of ocean bays was popular long before bass anglers came on the scene. Here’s why and where to target three popular species

Crocodile hunt.
Predator Hunting

Hunting the Nile Crocodile in Zambia

Nile Crocodiles are one of the most underrated game animals in all of Africa. Here's the story of a spot-and-stalk croc hunt

A Wisconsin-caught chinook salmon.
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Angler Lands Heaviest Chinook Salmon Caught in Wisconsin Since 1994

The big fish weighed almost as much as the state-record Chinook

Taku watershed.
Wilderness Survival

The Story of Sheslay Free Mike, an Infamous, Mad, and Murderous Woodsman of the North Country

Michael Oros was the bane of the North Country in the 70s and 80s. He remains as mysterious in death as he was in life

DU guns
Double Barrel Shotguns

The Coolest Ducks Unlimited Dinner Guns of All Time

DU turned walnut and steel into wetlands conservation dollars by customizing classic shotguns and auctioning them off to the highest bidder

Can Game Wardens Hang Trail Cameras on Your Private Property?
Policy & Legislation

Can Game Wardens Hang Trail Cameras on Your Private Property?

In most U.S. states, the answer is yes. Yes, they can

World record marlin.
Record Fish

World Record Marlin

These are the biggest marlin ever caught, according to International Game Fish Association records

Best Headlamps for Fishing
Fishing Gear

The Best Headlamps for Fishing

Keep fishing after the sun goes down with these vetted headlamps

Bear fat uses.
Survival Skills

The Best Ways to Use Bear Fat

Bear fat will make your pastries taste better and your leather gloves waterproof—and much more. Here's how to use it