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A duck hunter shakes his fist at a sky full of ducks.
Wilderness Survival

It Should’ve Been the Best Mallard Hunt of Our Lives. Instead, We Almost Died

Hungry, soaked, and half-frozen, a pair of Tennessee duck hunters lose their boat and their way in the legendary flooded timber of Arkansas

An Ohio hunter with a buck he tagged during the rifle opener.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Ohio Rifle Hunter Makes His Second Shot Count, Tags a 22-Pointer on Opening Day

“I got a trail camera photo a couple days before the season opener that made my heart skip. That photo changed everything”

A college freshman with his first bow buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

College Student’s First Bow Buck Is a 17-Point Kansas Slammer

"I've been bowhunting for four years trying to get a buck, and all that hard work finally paid off"

The best avalanche shovels for your next winter adventure
Gear

The Best Avalanche Shovels of 2025

Choose an avalanche-ready shovel to complement your probe and transceiver before heading out into avalanche terrain

A gray wolf stalks its prey in Europe.
Wildlife Management

European Union Relaxes Protections for Livestock-Killing Wolves as Shepherds, Others Demand Action

Wolf culls and possibly hunts are expected to commence, with a special focus on wolfdog hybrids

The iconic bowie knife design.
Knives

How the Bowie Became America’s Knife

A look at one of the greatest knife designs ever created and its place among modern blades

A polar bear walks toward the camera on rocky ground.
Animal Attacks

‘Now I Know My Husband Would Die for Me.’ Man Fights Off Polar Bear that Attacked His Wife in Their Driveway

Local authorities in Ontario say the man was then saved by their neighbor, who shot and killed the bear

Find the best action camera.
Gear

The Best Action Cameras of 2025

These rugged and waterproof cameras are built for the outdoors

Illustration of two rabbit hunters
Rabbit Hunting

How Not to Hunt Rabbits After Dark

An Indiana hunter decides he wants to chase cottontails by moonlight, and persuades his neighbor to join him

Venison backstraps sliced open to show a perfect exterior sear and a rare center.
Wild Game Recipes

The Best Venison Backstrap Recipes

Elevate your venison game with three crowd-pleasing backstrap recipes

We tested the best hunting boots.
Hunting Gear

The Best Hunting Boots of 2025, Chosen by the Editors

The Outdoor Life editors pick their favorite hunting boots for a variety of conditions and terrain

A Vermont hunter with a rare smoke-phase turkey.
Turkey Hunting

Vermont Hunter Ends 4-Year Chase for Rare Smoke-Phase Turkey

Smoke-phase birds make up just one percent of wild turkeys. After several seasons and many close calls, this lifelong turkey hunter finally got the chance he'd been hoping for

The author tested three of the best ladder stands costing under $350.
Deer Hunting Gear

The Best Ladder Stands on a Budget

Discover budget-friendly ladder stands to elevate your hunting game without breaking the bank

a variety of backpacking stoves and backpacking pots set up against a mountain backdrop
Camping Gear

The Best Backpacking Stoves, From Our Hands-On Tests

Cook up your next backcountry meal with one of these lightweight powerhouses

A hunter with a rare-looking buck.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Teen Tags ‘Unicorn’ Buck on His Second-Ever Solo Hunt

After learning a few key lessons about deer hunting, 15-year-old Parker Laleman skipped school the next day to track the buck with his grandpa

man standing in down pants in front of a crowd facing a mountain at sunset
Camping Gear

The Best Puffer Pants: Tested and Reviewed

Layer up for freezing temps with a best-in-class down-filled layer

The Savage Axis sits on the ground.
Hunting Gear

It’s Cyber Week at Cabela’s: Save on Guns, Ammo, and More

Get the best deal on top hunting gifts

A trail cam photo of a buck in Kansas.
Whitetail Deer Hunting

Kansas Bowhunter Arrows 200-Class Buck That Was a Local Legend

"He came straight toward me. I couldn’t shoot. I’m holding my bow at full draw for a minute and my shoulders are burning"

A map of Montana showing checkerboarding and inaccessible state lands.
Public Lands & Waters

1.5 Million Acres of Montana State Trust Land Is Inaccessible, New Map Shows

The mapping tool is the latest reminder of a region-wide issue where some 6.35 million acres of state lands across the West are "landlocked"

Primus Lite Plus, JetBoil Flash, and MSR Windburner backpacking stoves sitting on a picnic table with a grassy field in the background
Camping Gear

Backpacking Stove Head to Head to Head: JetBoil Flash, MSR Windburner, and Primus Lite Plus

Find out which popular all-in-one backpacking stove is the most efficient in all manner of conditions