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Knowing how to use this non-lethal deterrent is an important skill when traveling in bear country

An examination of two iconic cartridges highlights the long-argued “flatter shooting vs heavier bullet” debate

FFP scopes are for target shooting and SFP scopes are for hunting, right? Actually, no

Here's a breakdown of the top speeds of North America's biggest predators, and what we know about all eight species of bear around the world

If you're going after catfish, it pays to know what's on the menu

Florida is home to hundreds of invasive or exotic species, from snakes and birds to fish and plants. These are the most problematic critters

An Alabama rig is the best way to replicate a bait ball and catch a pile of pre-spawn bass

After four years of hunting, I finally got a chance to track a big grizzly. By the time we caught up with him high in the mountains, he was burying his winter cache in the snow

The chartered trip made for one heck of a 21st birthday party. If certified by IGFA, the fish would top the cobia all-tackle world-record caught 40 years ago

Swap out your hiking boots at end of day for one of these comfortable slip-on options

You sure can. But whether it tastes any good depends on the species, where it's caught, and how it's prepared

These two popular cartridges are good for some of the same roles, but each has its specialty. Understanding them better is key in deciding which one to pick

The two best deer habitat management tools are a chainsaw and knowledge

Black bears are opportunistic feeders who will eat just about anything. Still, these are their preferred foods

Learning to read tracks, hoof prints, and paw prints can tell you plenty about the kind of wildlife in your area, what they eat, where they spend time, and much more

In its time, this was a ground-breaking, field-leveling cartridge that would become the sweetheart of more than one Outdoor Life shooting editor and countless big game hunters

Decades ago Jack O'Connor wrote about the "controversial .270" sending readers into an uproar. Perhaps this debate sounds familiar?

The 9mm Luger dominates the .380 ACP in almost every performance category, but the little .380 is still a good self-defense cartridge

These knives were tested and vetted by a survival instructor

We look at the differences between these top-tier game fish and offer some tips on how to catch them