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5 old school trout flies on a beige background.
Trout Fishing

5 Overlooked, Old-School Trout Flies to Throw This Spring

These forgotten trout flies still catch plenty of fish

Side by side photos of a kid with giant catfish
Catfish Fishing

11-Year-Old Battles a 72-Pound Catfish and Just Misses Catching a State Record

“After a minute or so his arms straightened out … it was just too much for him”

An Idaho license plate.
Wildlife Management

Idaho Just Made It Much Harder to Get a Lifetime Hunting License After Nonresidents, Influencers Abuse It

The state passed a new law due to complaints of nonresidents who were moving briefly into the state to exploit the lifetime licensing system. It's now the second-longest requirement of its kind in the country

A sketchy illustration of a snake catcher
Animal Attacks

I Quit Fishing for the Addictive Thrill of Hunting Rattlesnakes — and Got Bit

Although I was experienced at catching live rattlers, it only took one small mistake for everything to go sideways

how to catch channel catfish
Catfish Fishing

How to Catch Channel Catfish — and Why You Should Target Them This Spring

There’s no better time than spring to catch big channel cats

We tested the best shooting rests.
Shooting Gear

The Best Shooting Rests of 2026

We tested a variety of top shooting rests for the field and the range

Idaho has declared hunting its state sport.
Hunting

Idaho Declares Hunting the Official State Sport, Asks for Help Choosing a State Gun

Voters will choose the official state gun via ballot measure in November. Idahoans who don't see their favorite make and model are advised to petition their lawmakers

A vintage photo of a turkey hunter in old-school camo.
Turkey Hunting

12 Old-School Tips for Tagging Wary Gobblers

Forget the most cutting-edge tactics or tech. This ironclad advice from a veteran turkey killer won't steer you wrong

A mine adjacent to forest in Montana.
Climate & Environment

The USDA Just Finalized Faster Environmental Reviews for Public-Land Projects

Revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act will likely speed up logging and mining projects while potentially reducing the role of feedback from hunters and anglers. It's raising concerns about long-term impacts to public lands

peta member protest animal-based ag in Oregon
Wildlife Management

Podcast: The World of Anti-Hunting and Animal-Rights Activism Is Getting Weirder

Dr. Robbie Kroger explains why modern animal-activism is getting more perverse in this episode of the Outdoor Life Podcast

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Wilderness Survival

I Nearly Died in the Woods Because I Broke the Cardinal Rule of Getting Lost

Instead of staying put and waiting for rescuers to track me down, I wandered the freezing woods of northern Michigan for four days

A tom turkey hiding in the woods.
Turkey Hunting

Turkey Van Tour Video: What to Do When Gobblers Go Ghost

Sometimes toms do the exact opposite of what you expect. In some ways, that's what makes turkey hunting fun

Bowtech Carbon One on Sale
Bow Hunting Gear

Back In Stock: Bowtech’s Flagship Carbon Bow is Now 50% Off at Lancaster Archery Supply

This carbon bow has an incredibly smooth draw and is on sale for under $1000

A ghost wolf on a beach in Texas.
Wildlife Management

Texas Is Working to Save Its Remaining ‘Ghost Wolves,’ Which Carry Extinct DNA

Up until a few years ago, Texas residents thought the unusual looking canids were simply coyotes. DNA testing revealed another story — and a potential key to saving a long-gone species

An Etsy wild fur seller, Maine Wild Harvest Co., who is pulling their business off Etsy.
Policy & Legislation

Online Retail Giant Bows to Activists by Banning Fur Sales. It’s Hurting Conservation and American Trappers

Etsy, an online marketplace that bills itself as eco-friendly, is banning natural fur sales starting this summer. It's the latest in a series of fur bans across the country

A landlocked salmon fisherman
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: The Early-Season Salmon Bite Most Anglers Miss

There’s no better time than April to pound on these cult-classic gamefish

A wolf exits its crate in Colorado.
Wildlife Management

More Than Half of Colorado’s Reintroduced Wolves Are Dead. Can the Program Survive Another Year?

Without a source for additional wolves, the state's voter-led restoration program is on thin ice. But Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it's still exploring new translocation options

A coyote hide in a washing machine.
Coyote Hunting

How to Clean a Coyote Hide in Your Washing Machine

When you've got no other option, running dirty hides through your washing machine is a surprisingly easy fix

An illustration of a herd of pronghorn antelope.
Antelope Hunting

How to Insult Your Western Hunting Guide

When a Southern client trash-talks Western hunting to his Wyoming antelope guide, all hell breaks loose

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Freshwater

The Best Live Baits Most Anglers Ignore (But Fish Can’t Resist)

Everyone knows garden worms catch fish, but so do hellgrammites and sand fleas. Don't forget about these "sleeper" live baits