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Fishing Tips: Where to Find Spring Walleyes
Fishing

Fishing Tips: Where to Find Spring Walleyes

A hunter kneels beside a whitetail deer.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

The Biggest Antlered Does You’ve Ever Seen—Including a 200-incher

Why do some does grow antlers? Those answers and some of the biggest antlered does every taken

Fishing

Cruising on the Amazon

Livin’ La Vida Camo A practical hunting tool has become a lifestyle choice
Gear

Livin’ La Vida Camo A practical hunting tool has become a lifestyle choice

3 Optics that Make Great Gifts for Shooters
Gear

3 Optics that Make Great Gifts for Shooters

If you don’t know what to gift your favorite marksman, here are a few types of glass perfect for any occasion

A large nontypical buck trophy on a black background.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Maine’s Mystery Buck: The Obscure Tale of Maine’s 110-Year-Old, Non-Typical Record Whitetail

The Hill Gould buck remains one of the greatest non-typical whitetail bucks ever taken. The story behind the hunt is even more intriguing

The receivers of three shotguns side by side, with two semi-autos and one pump.
Shotguns

The Evolution of Shotgun Coatings: From Blued Barrels to (Mostly) Impervious Firearm Finishes

Blued steel is a classic that will never die, but there are a host of other finishes to protect your shotgun from use and abuse in the field

Three Reasons You Should Own a Windproof Lighter
Gear

Three Reasons You Should Own a Windproof Lighter

You can light a fire any number of ways, but having a backup flame that can withstand the elements is never a bad idea

Canon EOS digital camera
Gear

3 Rules for Improving Your Outdoor Photography Skills

An expensive camera won’t make you a better photographer, but knowing a few key principles on how to properly snap an image will

3 Great Ways to Store Gear in Your Truck
Trucks

3 Great Ways to Store Gear in Your Truck

Keep your fishing, hunting, and camping gear organized and in good condition with a storage box

A man with glasses and ear protection lying prone behind a camo rifle on a shooting blanket in rugged country.
Hunting Rifles

Field Test: The New Straight-Pull Savage Impulse Rifle

An American-made straight-pull bolt-action repeater for big game, hogs, predators, and more

An angler holds a brown trout in his hand.
Trout Fishing

Winter Fly Fishing: How to Catch Trout on Streamers this Holiday Season

The holidays are a blessed time of year—especially if you like to throw streamers at brown trout

coronavirus hunting season
Survival

I Survived COVID-19, But it Killed My Hunting Season

During a year of sadness and fear, hunting and fishing were essential activities

An assortment of Outdoor Life magazine covers and story pages about deer hunting, fishing, and more from 2020.
Hunting

The 10 Best Stories of 2020, as Chosen by Our Loud-Mouthed Hunting Buddy

A lifelong fan on the greatest (and worst) hunting, fishing, and shooting articles of the year

quail hunting georgia
Hunting

It’s Time to Redefine What it Means to ‘Do Our Part’ as Hunters

Simply buying tags and helping manage critter populations is not enough

An angler holds up a large muskie fish.
Pike and Muskie Fishing

The Greatest Day in Minnesota Muskie Fishing History

Two 50-pound muskies on the same day—Mille Lacs muskie angler Ben Knutson achieves the unthinkable

A man and a young kid sit at the edge of a field for hunting.
Hunter Recruitment

Being a Parent (and a Kid) Hasn’t Been Easy in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll on families, but getting outside—and getting through it together—is more important than ever

A train of pack horses, loaded with gear, walk along a mountain river valley in British Columbia.
Big Game Hunting

The Canadian Outfitters Who Survived 2020 Are Rewarded with Another Uncertain Season

The U.S.-Canada border closure forced many hunting outfits to adapt or close, and 2021 might not be any better

speedmaster
Guns

Half of a Gun, and a Life Lesson, On Christmas Morning

The very best Christmas gifts are worth the wait

Your dog may love you even more, if you start making your own natural rawhide products (and sending some of it in their direction).
Survival Skills

The Ultimate Guide to Tanning Wild Game Pelts and Hides

If you have ever wanted to save an animal hide, here is how to get started