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Wildlife Management

Ohio Man Is Ordered to Post TikTok Apology After Poaching Conviction. He Had Been “Bragging About His Hunting Skills” on Social Media

Carter Hickey pled guilty to 17 counts of poaching and had wildlife violations in 17 different states

Grizzly Bear Hunting

The Truth About Shooting Big Bears with Small Cartridges

Our man in Alaska talks about the 22 ARC, ARs for bears, and what really matters when it comes to cartridge selections for bears

Adventure

How to Eat in the Backcountry — Without Blowing Up Your Stomach

These are the supplements and foods that can give you more energy and (hopefully) less gastrointestinal disaster

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Deer Hunters Should Be Making Mock Scrapes Right Now. Here’s How to Do It

Here's everything you need to know about making, and hunting, mock scrapes

Mule Deer Hunting

We Hunted a Giant Mule Deer Buck on a Remote Island

Trophy Deer

These 2 Record Whitetail Bucks Changed Bowhunting Forever

The stories behind two giant Midwestern whitetails, both taken in the fall of 1986, signaled a new era of scouting, tactics, and record breaking

Baits, Lures, & Flies

The Best Urchin Baits, Tested and Reviewed

As urchin baits have taken over the competitive bass fishing, we’ve been on the water testing which ones are worth the money

Pheasant Hunting

The Ultimate Hunting Bucket List: 10 North American Hunts to Do Before You Die

The author has hunted all over the globe. These are the 10 North American hunts that made his bucket list

Smallmouth Bass

Live Frogs Were Our Secret Bait for Catching Giant Smallmouth

On a fishing adventure from the Outdoor Life archives, these anglers went back to a classic bait

Binoculars

The 11 Best Budget Binoculars of 2026

These sub-$400 binoculars are shockingly good for the money

Whitetail Deer Hunting

Experienced Whitetail Hunters Don’t Care About Score. Here’s How to Estimate a Buck’s Age — and Why It Matters

Aging a buck on the hoof isn't an exact science, but it's probably not as difficult as you might think

Public Lands & Waters

Public Comment Periods Don’t Usually Matter Much to the Feds. Duck Hunters Made a Difference Anyway — for Now

Despite an unusually short window of opportunity, sportsmen made it clear they don’t want the government messing with wetland easement rules in the duck factory. For once, federal officials might listen

Saltwater Fishing

This Rare Marlin Will Likely Shatter Washington State Record

A group of 10 Oregon-based anglers had signed up for a day of albacore trolling when an unexpected billfish showed

Public Lands & Waters

Citing Wildfire Risk, Trump Administration Proposes to Scrap Entire Roadless Rule. Critics Argue That More Roads Will Lead to More Fires

The public comment period is expected to open for 30 days on the final decision

Shark Fishing

“He’s on Your Bag Cuz!” Watch This Wade Fisherman Fight Off a Shark Attack

The author's son was wade-fishing for seatrout when a huge shark slammed into his fish bag

Wildlife Management

Vintage Wildlife Photos: This Grizzly Bear Release Went Horribly Wrong

Warden Louis Kis ended up shooting the bear to avoid being further mauled

Bass Fishing

How to Get Your Little Kid Into Kayak Fishing — the Easy Way

Taking a little kid kayak fishing doesn’t have to be daunting if you set reasonable expectations and stick to this plan

Public Lands & Waters

Minnesota Governor Issues Executive Order Blocking Controversial Mine Near the Boundary Waters 

Outdoorsmen and conservationists around the country will celebrate Tim Walz's sweeping executive order

Striped Bass Fishing

The 12 Biggest Bass Ever Caught by Anglers

Here’s a look back at the some of the biggest largemouth, smallmouth, and stripers ever landed

Semi-Auto Shotguns

Benelli M2-G1 Tactical Shotgun Review

This gas-operated semi-auto, geared toward law enforcement, is a more affordable platform than Benelli’s iconic M4