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A hunter climbs up with a goat strapped to his back in Hawaii
Big Game Hunting

Hunting Goats in Hawaii Isn’t Especially Hard. It’s Packing Them Out That’s the Problem

When I moved to Lanai to work as a wildlife biologist, I learned just how engrained hunting culture is here

A big drop-tine mule deer buck grows his antlers in velvet.
Wildlife Management

11 Fascinating Wildlife Photos from Grand Teton National Park

A fox's breakfast, territorial bison, and an infamous grizzly

kangaroo culling
Big Game Hunting

I Hunted with a Professional Kangaroo Shooter in Australia

In the 90's, professional sharpshooters did their best to cull Australia's overgrown population of kangaroos — and I was along for the ride

Anti-hunters line the street holding signs that protest the Florida bear hunt.
Wildlife Management

Anti-Hunters Will Attempt to Sabotage Florida’s Bear Hunt With This Dirty Tactic 

Protesters say they will flood the bear tag lottery in hopes of preventing legitimate hunters from drawing

An archer clips his release to a bow
Bow Hunting

Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses the Archery Industry of Price Fixing

The suit alleges that retailers like Bass Pro and bowmakers like Hoyt conspired to artificially inflate the prices of archery equipment. Industry insiders say they’re simply enforcing minimum advertised prices to help local bow shops and protect consumers

Expert recommendations on the best barefoot shoes
Gear

The Best Barefoot Shoes, According to Experts and Hands-on Tests

A guide for finding the right pair of minimalist shoes to start your barefoot journey

Rainbow fry in a hatchery pond.
Trout Fishing

Massive Fish Kill at California Trout Hatchery Will Impact Stocking Efforts for Years

California fisheries managers say up to 80 percent of the hatchery fish were lost during the power outage, which was prolonged when the backup generators failed. It will impact future stocking efforts in the Eastern Sierras

An illustration of grizzly hunters
Grizzly Bear Hunting

My Wife Wanted to Hunt Grizzlies, and No One Could Talk Her Out of It

When we finally came face-to-face with a bear, Ethie was the only one with a rifle

A red fox dives head-first into a snow bank.
Public Lands & Waters

11 Incredible Wildlife Photos from Yellowstone National Park

A bobcat cache, a trophy-hunting griz, and a pissed-off cow elk

Assorted photos about the American Bass Association check bouncing lawsuit.
Bass Fishing

Tournament Anglers Say Their Checks Keep Bouncing. Now They’re Suing

"The number of people that have not been paid is overwhelming and the details would shock most everyone"

shiner
Fishing

Could Tiny, Edible Robots Become the Future of ‘Live’ Bait?

Recent advancements in science suggest the idea isn’t as crazy as it sounds

the best hunting pants and sitka gear on sale
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Pants of 2025

The Outdoor Life staff picks their favorite hunting pants for every environment and species

Shooting editor John B. Snow lies behind a rifle
Rifles

A Better Way to Zero and Sight in Your Rifle

This 20-shot method will save you time, money, aggravation, and give you a rock-solid and reliable zero

hunter leads horse, carrying dead mule deer, down a steep sidehill
Mule Deer Hunting

Carmichel in the Backcountry: A Packtrain Pileup, Quick Shooting, and a Trophy Buck

Sheep Mountain is home to big mule deer, but it's too rugged for most hunters. That's why my buddies and I decided to tackle it

We tested the best trekking poles.
Camping Gear

The Best Trekking Poles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Hiking poles can help you save your joints, navigate rough terrain, and gain speed

A side-by-side of a grizzly bear on Texada Island in British Columbia.
Wildlife Management

A Group of Rogue Canadians Is Trying to Relocate a Problem Grizzly Against the Government’s Wishes

Officials are not on board with the plan, which could cost the locals up to $30,000 and goes against the province's guidelines

Maven RS.6

The Maven RS.6 On a Quality Carbine is a Worthy Successor to Cooper’s Scout Rifle Concept

With a best-in-class LPVO like this, you can get an amazing amount of versatility out of the hard-hitting carbine you already rely on.

A Philadelphia fisherman lays next to a huge catfish he caught.
Catfish Fishing

Philly Fisherman Catches Huge Flathead from Pedestrian Bridge. He Says It Weighed More Than the State Record

After landing his personal-best flathead and realizing it was a potential Pennsylvania record breaker, Daniel Brown says he decided to release the catfish instead of trying to get it certified

a blue illustration of a man fishing in a storm
Bass Fishing

My Buddy Caught His Personal Best Bass During a Lightning Storm

We had no hope of catching fish on the Potomac that day. Then the weather hit

A photo composite of Justin Lee who was charged by a bear
Animal Attacks

Podcast: What Happens After You Kill a Grizzly in Self Defense

Justin Lee breaks down his bear encounter with a griz in Montana last month that led to an open-and-shut federal investigation