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A couple in brown parkas stand in Point Lay, Alaska.
Wilderness Survival

My Wife and I Tried to Walk Home in an Arctic Storm. We Almost Died

When two schoolteachers in a subsistence village decide to step into a howling blizzard, they wind up fighting for their lives

A Massachusets hunter with a big buck.
Trophy Deer

Middle-School Teacher Tags the Biggest Typical Buck Killed in Massachusetts in a Decade

The public-land buck was officially scored this weekend, making it one of top 20 typicals ever killed in the state and the biggest deer taken with any method since 2013

mossberg eventide
Double Barrel Shotguns

 The Best Affordable Shotguns

These sub-$1,000 shotguns bring a surprising amount of features, performance, and reliability

Four super bright flashlights.
Gear

Four Super Bright Flashlights That Turn Night into Day

We tested everything from a laser-powered flashlight that shoots a beam over 300 yards to a pocket-sized flashlight that can light up a football field

A blue Can-Am Defender with snow tracks kicks up some fresh powder.
ATVs

First Look: Can-Am Apache XC LT Track System

I got to test drive these all-season tracks in Utah’s deep snow

A herd of mule deer, likely about to bolt.
Policy & Legislation

Trump’s Order to Pause Federal Grants Causes Chaos in the Conservation World

The reversal of an executive order is welcome news to conservationists. State agencies and critter organizations were worried that Pittman-Robertson dollars will be cut off, along with other essential programs that fund wildlife management, habitat work, and public access

Anti-poaching rangers perform demonstration in Kruger Park.
Wildlife Management

Podcast: How to Wage War on Poaching, According to a Former South African General

In this week's episode of the Outdoor Life podcast, we talk with Gen. Johan Jooste, who was appointed Chief Ranger at South Africa's Kruger National Park during the height of the park's rhino poaching crisis

The Best Turkey Blinds of 2025
Hunting Gear

The Best Turkey Blinds of 2025

Whether you’re on a run-and-gun or sit-and-wait turkey hunt, ground blinds can provide excellent cover and shot opportunities

A group of bull elk stand in the snow.
Wildlife Management

Conservation Groups, Hunters Fight Off Bill That Would Have Let Wyoming Landowners Sell Their Big-Game Tags for a Profit

Landowners in the state have said they should be able to make money off the wildlife their lands support, especially as ranchers face tough times. But the conservation community fought off the idea, calling the move "a step too far"

An illustration of a man in a fur lined hood and a growling husky
Survival

My Best Sled Dog Tangled with Polar Bears, Hunted Birds, and Saved My Life More Times Than I Can Count

For Jack Frost, a rare white Siberian husky, life on the tundra during Alaska's frontier days was one thrilling adventure after another

power stations sitting on a shelf in a garage with solar panels visible beneath
Survival Gear

The Best Solar Generator for Home Backup (2025 Guide)

Find the right emergency setup, based on your needs and budget

A pile of dead vultures found in the Gulf.
Wildlife Management

Watch: Fishing Guide Who Rescued Drowning Vultures in the Gulf Says They Must Have Fallen from the Sky

"I remember thinking to myself, the wind's all over the place, and it was like the perfect recipe for disaster for these birds"

Two guys with a West Coast steelhead.
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing

Quick Strike Podcast: Tips for Catching West-Coast Winter Steelhead

If you dream of catching a huge chromer fresh out of the Pacific, here’s what you need to know before you go during cold season

The best edc flashlights lined up.
Gear

The Best EDC Flashlights of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Find your next powerful and compact flashlight for every day carry

A mule deer buck in Wyoming.
Wildlife Management

Hunting Big Bucks Year After Year Helps Curb Chronic Wasting Disease, Study Shows

Thanks to hunters, CWD was less prevalent in Wyoming mule deer herds that saw sustained, higher harvest of adult bucks

A handgun with a removable magazine.
Semi-Auto Shotguns

Colorado Gun Bill Seeks to Ban Semi-Auto Sales, Transfers in the State

Senate Bill 3 would outlaw the manufacture, sale, purchase, and transfer of semi-auto rifles, shotguns, and handguns with detachable magazines

call coyotes
Hunting

How to Call Coyotes: The Howls & Calling Strategies You Need to Know

These tips and tactics will help you call coyotes in close

bluegill baits
Crappie Fishing

The Best Baits for Bluegill and Other Panfish

From bluegills to perch to crappies, here are the top bait and lure choices for fish fry glory

A road with public land BLM sign
Policy & Legislation

Here’s What Hunting and Conservation Groups Are Asking of the Trump Administration

They're also trying to size up what the administration's priorities are. So far it looks like incentive-based conservation, oil-field mitigation, better access through technology, and skeletonized agencies

A juvenile steelhead trout from a southern California creek.
Climate & Environment

As L.A. Wildfires Burn, Fish Rescuers Use Buckets, Backpacks to Save 271 of the Last Remaining Steelhead in SoCal Creek

Working from sunup to sundown, the team netted endangered trout, hiked them out of the canyon, and transported them by truck to a nearby fish hatchery