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colt anaconda 44 magnum revolver
Handguns

Colt Anaconda .44 Magnum Review

Colt has reintroduced this classic revolver to their iconic lineup of “snake” wheelguns

Don Higgins' buck from Illinois is one of the new state records.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

200-Class Archery Buck Officially Scored as the Second-Biggest Typical Whitetail in Illinois

The Higgins buck will likely rank as the sixth-largest typical bowkill of all time

Use a decoy to get closer to big deer.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Can You Really Stalk Within Bow Range of a Mature Whitetail Buck?

A veteran bowhunter on how to spot and stalk western whitetails

An Alaskan brown bear charged and attacked a surveyor.
Animal Attacks

An Alaskan Real Estate Surveyor Was Nearly Killed in a Brown Bear Attack

A charging bear crushed his skull, and left him to die alone in the Alaskan bush

A perfect venison burger and fries
Wild Game Recipes

How to Grill the Ultimate Venison Burger This Summer

Take your venison burger grilling to the next level

A bespoke shotgun is a legacy piece.
Shotguns

How to Buy a Bespoke Shotgun

A custom-fitted shotgun is expensive, but if you can afford one, it will become a family legacy to be handed down from one generation to the next

Possible World-Record Bullhead Caught in Louisiana
Record Fish

Possible World-Record Bullhead Caught in Louisiana

Giant black bullhead weighed more than 11 pounds

8 Red Wolves Released In North Carolina
Wildlife Management

8 Red Wolves Released In North Carolina

In hopes of bolstering populations, eight red wolves have been released into a 1.7 million-acre recovery area

Knowing where the fish you're targeting live, makes hunting them easier.
Bow Hunting Gear

How to Target Four Different Species When You’re Bowfishing

Knowing the habits and habitat of the fish you are hunting will lead to more bowfishing success

The difference between an entry wound and exit wound when considering shot placement on a mule deer.
Big Game Hunting

The Dead-Zone Paradox: Why Shot Placement That Appears Perfect Can Be Deceiving on Big Game

A zoologist's take on mastering shot angles and arrow placement

Empty boxes of ammo, and how not to get ripped off online.
Handgun Ammo

How to Buy Ammunition Online (Without Getting Totally Ripped Off)

Good deals from shady sources might be tempting during an ammo shortage, but it pays to stick with well-known websites

Ammo makers are producing commercial rounds as fast as they can.
Rifle Ammo

Q&A: The President of Black Hills Ammunition on Making Ammo for the Military, Price Gouging, Shortage Conspiracies, and More

Jeff Hoffman talks about running a specialty ammo business during the craziest buying surge in recent history

Ammo shortage
Guns

Where’s All the Damn Ammo? Federal Premium’s President Has Some Answers

Are ammunition companies hoarding their supplies? Have they stopped making ammo altogether? In short, no. Here’s what’s really going on

Hunting has the potential to become more diverse.
Hunter Recruitment

Hunters Could Become More Female, Less White, and More Urban, Says New Study

New research finds that a more diverse group of young Americans are ready to hunt, if we’re ready to recruit them

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ATVs

ATV Buyer’s Guide Utility

ATV Review: 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 in Tactical Black
ATVs

ATV Review: 2014 Yamaha Grizzly 700 in Tactical Black

Yamaha has made significant changes to the Grizzly 700 for model year 2014 and beyond. While keeping the dependable 4x4 on the cutting edge of all markets with performance and handling, Yamaha has introduced the Tactical Black Special Edition.

Best New Rods and Reels: Fishing Tackle Test 2014
Fishing Reels

Best New Rods and Reels: Fishing Tackle Test 2014

Gear up for your best fishing season ever

Back Country Adventures
Hunting

Back Country Adventures

Hunting in the wilderness is never easy, but that’s exactly the point. These sacred places are hard to reach—and even harder to leave.

Boot Test 2014: OL Ranks and Reviews 19 Pairs of the Newest Hunting Footwear
Hunting Gear

Boot Test 2014: OL Ranks and Reviews 19 Pairs of the Newest Hunting Footwear

In order to help you find the best boot for your style of hunting, this year’s test involved 19 pairs across a wide spectrum of designs and intended uses. Here’s what we found.

Outdoor Life’s 2014 National Whitetail Survey
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Outdoor Life’s 2014 National Whitetail Survey

Even while America's whitetail population is at its highest, there are critical issues facing the country's deer and deer hunters. Disease, winter kill, predation, and poor land management all have the potential to flip your next deer season on its head. But before we can tackle the problems at hand, we need to figure out which issues are most important to us, America's deer hunters. That's why we've put together our first national deer survey.