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A large herd of aoudad move across the Texas landscape.
Sheep Hunting

Texas Adds Aoudad to the List of Animals You Can Hunt from Helicopters

As aoudad numbers continue to grow and compete with native bighorn and mule deer populations, Texas looks to a creative management tool

A nighttime trail cam photo of an adult mountain lion with kittens.
Wildlife Management

Mountain Lion Kittens Were Finally Photographed in Oklahoma. Skeptics Claim the Cats Have Been Breeding There All Along

State wildlife managers have long said that Oklahoma does not have an established, breeding population of mountain lions. Recent trail camera photos are the "first piece of evidence" that cougars may be breeding there

An illustration of a man in the snow
Survival Skills

If This Search and Rescue Team Can’t Find You, No One Can

This story of more than 100 rescues began when Harold Patrick froze to death on a wilderness moose hunt

Two hunter with a record grizzly bear.
Bear Hunting

Giant Grizzly Taken in Alaska Is a New Record, Confirms Boone & Crockett

The old boar was covered in scars, and its teeth were worn to nubs. It's the biggest hunter-harvested grizzly bear to ever make the books

A cow moose and a calf walk along the edge of a road.
Animal Attacks

Here’s Why Moose Keep Attacking People and Their Dogs in Colorado

One neighbor managed to chase off an irate cow using a fire extinguisher

Three python trackers carry a huge snake.
Wildlife Management

These Snake Trackers Have Removed More than 20 Tons of Invasive Pythons from Florida… and They’re Just Getting Started

The team of wildlife biologists has been honing the art of python tracking for more than a decade. Last winter alone they removed more than 6,300 pounds of the invasive snakes from the Everglades

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