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A family holds up a red snapper caught in the Atlantic Ocean.
Saltwater Fishing

Anglers and Lawmakers Blast Fed’s Proposed Fishery Closure On Florida’s Atlantic Coast

The three-month closure is meant to help rebuild red snapper stocks in the South Atlantic. But anglers say those populations are doing just fine, and that the Feds are trying to fix a problem that doesn't exist

A young Minnesota angler and his dad with a state-record black crappie.
Crappie Fishing

Minnesota Boy Says ‘Yes’ to Fishing with Dad, Catches State-Record Black Crappie

"This was a joint effort between us, but since he's the one that actually reeled it in, he's the record holder"

The new Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2
Rifle Scopes

First Look at the New Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

This new hunting scope has competition-grade adjustments and an innovative tool-less turret

Ruger RXM 9mm
Handguns

New Handguns of SHOT Show 2025

Here’s a look at the new, interesting, and most innovative handguns of SHOT Show 2025

Henry Lever Action Supreme
Rifles

New Rifles of SHOT Show 2025

SHOT Show has always been a key introduction date for rifle makers, so we're tracking down some of the coolest new rifles for 2025

A snarling mountain lion leans on a fallen tree.
Animal Attacks

Neighbors to the Rescue Shoot and Kill Mountain Lion with a Dog In Its Mouth

The two Northern California residents showed up with a shotgun and a rifle after their neighbor phoned, asking for help

A large herd of elk congregate at a feedground on a snowy landscape.
Wildlife Management

CWD Discovered at Wyoming Elk Feedground, Raising More Concerns Over the State’s Supplemental Feeding Program

State officials are taking a closer look at elk feedgrounds amid concerns that supplemental feeding operations can serve as hotbeds for CWD

A drawing of a fire at a man's feet.
Wilderness Survival

How a Chance Encounter with Another Hunter Saved My Life

Lost, half-frozen, and low on supplies, a Minnesota deer hunter wanders deeper into the Superior National Forest. His only shot at rescue lies with a stranger he met days before

Colorado officials stand over a wolf crate in the dark.
Climate & Environment

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Releases Second Batch of Wolves Amid Threats, Rumors, and Growing Controversy

An additional 15 wolves were captured in British Columbia and relocated to Colorado last week. Officials also re-released five members of the Copper Creek pack

trout streams
Trout Fishing

Understanding the 3 Types of Trout Streams (and How to Fish Them)

Not all streams are created equal, but each can produce lots of trout if you know exactly what you’re wading into

An illustration of a hunter about to shoot a bull moose.
Moose Hunting

We Were Charged by a Bull on Our Late-Season Moose Hunt

Winter moose hunting in Alaska is no picnic, especially for a hunter not used to snowshoes and hard exercise. But the hunting itself more than makes up for the hardship

A canyon in the Chuckwalla Mountains.
Policy & Legislation

A New Bill Would Strip the President’s Power to Designate National Monuments

The proposal seeks to gut a law signed by Teddy Roosevelt that has allowed presidents from both parties to conserve millions of acres of public land

A herd of Roosevelt elk in Washington.
Wildlife Management

With Increasing Influence from Anti-Hunters, Washington’s Wildlife Commission Is Now ‘Dysfunctional,’ According to a University Report

After escalating conflict over how best to manage the state's wild critters, an in-depth report concludes the commission must be fixed or eliminated

Best Mini Chainsaws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Gear

Best Mini Chainsaws of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A Look at the Outdoor Life  Collectors Knife
Knives

A Look at the Outdoor Life Collectors Knife

An angler stands next to a mounted crappie.
Crappie Fishing

‘I Just Wanted to Catch a Fish,’ Says Ohio Angler Who Caught the New State-Record Crappie

Teresa Croy caught the record fish using a worm for bait

The best outdoor security cameras were tested in a head to head evaluation.
Gear

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

We tested apps, night vision, AI recognition, and image quality to help you choose the right security camera

Saker mini chainsaw.
Camping Gear

Saker Mini Chainsaw Review: A Cheap, Battery Powered Saw That Actually Works

Is this bargain-priced mini chainsaw worth the hype? Surprisingly, yes

The Best LPVO Scopes, Tested and Reviewed
Rifle Scopes

The Best LPVO Scopes, Tested and Reviewed

We tested a wide range of LPVO scopes for their optical quality and shooting performance

best snakehead lures
Freshwater

The Best Snakehead Lures

Plan on hunting dragons? Don’t go into battle without these deadly snakehead lures