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Semi-Automatic Rifles

Cheap Vs. Expensive PCCs: Here’s What to Expect

In our 2026 Gun test, we put nearly 20 different pistol caliber carbines through the ringer — not all are created equal

Grizzly Bear Hunting

Fred Bear’s Wildest Hunt: The Day He Faced a World‑Record Brown Bear at 20 Yards

The legendary bowhunter hires an unflappable Kodiak guide as backup while he sneaks into bow range of Alaska's giant coastal brown bears

Crappie Fishing

Is It OK to Keep a Trophy Crappie? Here’s What the Fisheries Biologists Say

We talked to biologists in Texas and Wisconsin to get their perspective on the best-sized crappie to keep

Wilderness Survival

‘End to the Mystery.’ Body of Missing Turkey Hunter Found After 11-Day Search in Southern Colorado

Hundreds of searchers covered thousands of miles to help find Kaden Sites, who had been missing since April 15

Rifles

9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe

OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more

Big Game Hunting

I Arranged a Shoestring Safari — Then Got My Rifle Confiscated and Had to Beg the Outfitter for a Job. It’s a Hunt I’ll Never Forget

My responsibilities at home were growing, and I decided it was now or never if I wanted to hunt kudu. That decision got me in a world of trouble

Largemouth Bass

How to Fish a Drop Shot Rig — and Catch More Bass During the Spawn

This finesse fishing tactic has been catching bass for decades. Learn why it works, how to rig it, and when to fish it

Turkey Hunting

The Vintage Turkey Tactics That Never Let Me Down

OL's former field editor meets up with a crew of old-school Mississippi public-land hunters, and is forced to break out some unorthodox tactics

Freshwater

The Best Tasting Fish Species You’ve Never Eaten (But Should Definitely Try)

We all love walleye and flounder, but it’s time to expand your palate

Sheep Hunting

Fred Bear Said the Best Shot of His Life Was on This World-Record Stone Sheep

Sometimes you look back and marvel that a certain shot connected — like this one, on a big Stone ram

Bass Fishing

How to Fish a Squarebill Crankbait for Giant Spring Bass

A squarebill crankbait works wonders when bass flood the banks in the spring

Wildlife Management

Wisconsin Will Stock Fewer Fish, Track Fewer Wolves, and Do Less Habitat Work. Budget Problems Are to Blame

Wildlife officials say they will also have to cut back on things like monitoring surveys and maintenance projects

The Ultimate All-Season Tire for Your Truck or SUV

General Tire’s AS07 is built for truck and SUV owners who tow and travel year-round. From trailering a boat to the ramp to hauling an ATV to the trailhead, it’s designed for dependable traction in changing conditions.

Survival Skills

How I Almost Drowned During a Coast Guard Rescue in a Freak Storm

A banner day of salmon fishing turns into a nightmare when massive waves roll across the Pacific, killing fishermen and complicating rescue efforts

Catfish Fishing

The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Noodling Catfish

No matter what you call it — hogging, grabbing, tickling, hand fishing — noodling catfish is an adrenaline-packed way to target trophy fish

Knives

CIVIVI Yonder Review: Cut Testing one of the Best Value EDC Knives

After testing hundreds of knives, this is one of the best budget options of all time

Mule Deer Hunting

O’Connor in Old Mexico: My Luckiest Day of Deer Hunting — Ever

We were absolutely covered up in deer

Fishing Reels

Tackle Warehouse Reel Deals: Insane Prices on Baitcasters from Daiwa, Abu Garcia, and Quantum

Save more than $200 on a baitcasting reel with these clearance deals

Turkey Hunting

I Was Jumped by a Bobcat While Calling in a Gobbler, and I Caught It All on Video

“He was more perturbed than I was”

Trout Fishing

Colorado’s Trout Fishing Forecast Is Grim After Minimal Snow Pack and Record Heat. These Are the Bright Spots

If you’re wondering when the best time is for a fly-fishing trip to Colorado, the answer is now