We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Besides MagnaCut, the biggest trend in knives is EDC fixed blades. Especially knives that can be easily carried in your pocket rather than on your belt. The benefits of an EDC fixed blade are that they …
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Solitude in nature. It’s one of the many reasons we fish. We’ll hike a little farther, climb a little higher, and burn a little more boat fuel to get as far away from other people and the sights and sounds of everyday life. Even if the best we can do is a (mildly) quieter park …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you haven’t signed up for a Cabela’s Club membership yet, this is a darn good reason. Right now, you can get this awesome Ascend 10T Sit-on-Top Kayak fishing package complete with an enhanced seating system, …
While “zombie duck drones” might sound like a weird plot twist in some dystopian horror movie, these robotic critters were engineered to further wildlife research. They also look like a mashup of old-school stuffer dekes and the next generation of modern motion decoys. Mostafa Hassanlian, an associate professor at the New Mexico Tech Institute of …
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Nature is full of tax men. Some of them have dorsal fins and rows of razor-sharp teeth. Others are covered in fur and prowl the timber. In this video, which Top Tier Outdoors posted to Instagram on Monday, a black bear appears in a shooting lane and disappears into the woods with a hunter’s freshly-shot …
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The big-racked, muscled-up brute crashes through cover. Operating like a pedigreed cutting horse, he carves out two rival bucks and sends them packing for distant hills. Quickly, he returns to the small patch of cover where the wide-eyed estrus doe waits. The pair will likely stay in that obscure piece of real estate for the …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There’s a few reasons you might find yourself running in the dark. Maybe you have to fit your workout into a busy schedule, or maybe you want the trail all to yourself. Either way, you’re going …
Every second weekend December, I take a new hunter deer hunting. I hunt the same farms, in the same county, with the same landowners. Year after year, we stick to the same program, literally. Through the National Deer Association’s Field to Fork program, we go to the range, we learn about deer behavior, we hunt, …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The pinnacle of waterfowl hunting is not about shooting a bunch of limits. It’s about learning how to decoy ducks properly. Talk to any accomplished veteran waterfowler and you’ll find that they’re not interested in shooting …
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They called the heavy-antlered 14-point buck “Moose.” And the Iwashige family had been after the oversized Kansas whitetail since the youth season opened in September. “We had been getting trail camera photos of some bucks at one spot, then a new, big buck showed up, and he became our target,” Grant Iwashige tells Outdoor Life. …
7-Year-Old’s First Deer Is a Heavy 14-Pointer That Came in to a Decoy Read More »
Every year as the rut winds down, I stop thinking about my own deer season (mostly) and start thinking about helping a new hunter — a buddy, a coworker, a cousin — take their first deer. Thanks to the generosity of landowners in Missouri, who host up to 20 new deer hunters every December as as …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There’s no doubt that Merino wool is an insulating rockstar among outdoorsmen and women. Thanks to its warmth, breathability, moisture-wicking, and odor-repelling performance, it has a massive fan base. Like in the music scene, however, there …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › When prices drop on the most versatile and prolific handgun mags on the market, you know it’s a great time to make a purchase. Right now, Cabela’s is offering up to 30% off the retail price …
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On deck boots, on coolers, on reels and hoodies; on fillet knives, on pliers, on gadgets and other goodies. Our annual holiday gift guide has plenty of fishing and boating gear, accessories and more to get you into the shopping spirit. And of course, it’s totally fine to drop a little something in your own …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Hoyt has been in the carbon compound game since the Carbon Matrix hit the market in 2010. Since then, they’ve been making changes and improvements every year, and, for 2025, they have arguably put their best …
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Man-made structures create entire ecosystems, attracting corals, sea fans and fish. Kirk Wester/stock.adobe.com Coral reefs around the globe are in trouble. Thanks in large part to oceans warming and acidifying, many reefs have died or are sick. More than half of the coral-reef cover worldwide has been lost since 1950. Given that reality, particularly in …
If there’s anything deer hunters can agree on, it’s that we love to argue. There’s plenty to debate: scent control vs. hunting the wind, treestand vs. saddle hunting, compounds vs. crossbows — the list goes on. Unsurprisingly, the advisability of harvesting does during the rut is no different. Like many hunters this season, I’ve been …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sure, holidays are for friends, family, and overeating. But they’re also for hunting. Get ready for gift-giving during the greatest season of the year (deer season, obviously) with our women’s hunting gift guide. Many of these …
A young Michigan man currently facing charges in Wyoming for an urban deer-poaching spree has also been accused of shooting a cow in 2023, according to the Powell Tribune. Prosecutors tacked on the additional felony charge last week and said the cow appeared to have been shot with an arrow (or multiple arrows) and left …
Officials Say Man Who Went on Urban Deer-Poaching Spree Also Killed … a Cow? Read More »
The numbness in my feet had made its way up both legs and now I could no longer feel my calf muscles. After 15 minutes of standing in the glacial waters of the Kalutagiaq River I had to make a decision; wait for possible help or ford the swift, chest-deep river. Along with the chilling …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Outdoor security cameras offer peace of mind in a way that a safe, security system, or home defense shotgun can’t. They allow you to remotely see who pulling into your driveway, knocking at the door, and …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I love gear that solves a real problem. But I doubly love gear that solves two or more problems with elegant solutions. The brand-new Nikon Stabilized Binocular is a pipsqueak of an optic, and the 12x25mm …
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Bryce Risser leaned on the tailgate and silently studied the steaming mug of coffee I’d poured. Finally hoisting his cup, he proposed a toast, “To Tonka, one helluva dog …. This is how he would have wanted it.” Tonka was Bryce’s 11-year-old Chesapeake, the finest water dog I ever saw. But on this stormy afternoon …
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The sun was sinking toward the mesa when I pulled into the ranch. I parked the rental SUV, already covered in thick Colorado dust, just as Alex Nehl was gearing up to re-check the zero on his scope. Alex, a 14-year-old freshman from Washington, settles on his belly behind a classic Remington 700. I learn …
A Gold Star Son Learns the Hunting Lessons His Father Left Behind Read More »
Yes, mutton snapper love a well-presented ballyhoo plug, and so do most bottom species. George Poveromo When bottom bites are few and far in between, the ballyhoo plug will shake things up. This popular rigging tactic fools not only leery mutton and mangrove snapper, but also grouper, cobia, and various lower- and midlevel species. As …
It was more of an “I thought I saw it” than a real movement that drew my attention to some thick weeds and grass on the lip of a small terrace about 85 yards below. Through my 7X35 binoculars, I scrutinized the spot for several minutes before finally picking out the dark, fuzzy tine of …
At 4 p.m. on Wendesday, Blair Merrigan was sitting in a tree stand watching a nice 8-point and some does about 500 yards away. Merrigan was hunting with her friend Levi Strachan, and their stand was in a cottonwood tree along a CRP field edge on a Northwest Missouri farm. The two were after a …
‘I Thought I’d Fall Out of the Tree.’ Missouri Hunter Tags Her Biggest Buck Yet Read More »
This year’s elk season is a historic one in Colorado. It’s the first time in more than 80 years that big-game hunters have shared the landscape with an established population of gray wolves. This is thanks to an ongoing wolf reintroduction plan that was voted in by a slim majority of Coloradans in 2020 and …
The Return of Wolves to Colorado Will Change Elk Hunting There. Here’s How Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Outdoorsmen can be notoriously difficult to buy gifts for. We usually have relatively specialized wish lists, and frankly, it’s easier to just buy what we need ourselves. However, it’s still possible to surprise the outdoorsman on …
For the past several seasons in northern Ohio, a few in-the-know deer hunters have been aware of a colossal buck in the area. Logan Urban, an 18-year-old who lives in Vermillion, first heard about the buck two years ago. Last winter, he found one of its massive sheds. “I never saw him last year,” …
Ohio Teen Tags Monster 30-Point Buck from the Ground Read More »
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Everyone who uses a chainsaw has been there: You’re at full throttle, the beautiful two-stroke symphony at max RPM, but you’re only seeing fine dust exiting the log, and you aren’t getting anywhere. Your chain is …
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The most thrilling way to hook a giant striped bass is to watch it engulf your topwater plug. Matt Rissell Topwater striper lure bites come when you least expect it. You’re fishing seemingly dead water, casting to a sod bank, or some other structure. Then out of nowhere, KABOOM! Your topwater fishing lure disappears in a …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › At Outdoor Life, we have our hiking kits pretty dialed. Editors, writers, and contributors have tested top of the line gear, budget-friendly basics, and the newest products over thousands of miles. If you’re shopping for an …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Outdoor Life staff loves to camp, and we’ve systematically tested a ton of outdoor gear. If you’re shopping for future adventures, or an outdoorsy loved one, this guide includes all of our favorite products. Everything on …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Bergara Premier MgMicro Lite is one of the latest in the arms race of production mountain hunting rifles. It sports carbon-fiber components, a short and foldable chassis, and other features intended to aid the high …
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A big deer walks out of the thick stuff, eases down the trail, and stops broadside just 20 yards away. He scans the surroundings, sniffs the air, and lip curls for good measure. You loose an arrow and it disappears into the bucks vitals. You’ve killed your buck no more than three hours after hanging …
It’s the biggest lesson I’ve learned in more than 30 years of studying and hunting whitetail deer across North America: Don’t overthink it. You don’t need a grand plan to kill a buck, especially when the rut is on in November. Just go out and have fun, hunt every hour that you can, and use …
When fall arrives, the Roberts family disappears into the woods. Danny Roberts, a 37-year-old father of three from Titusville, Pennsylvania, is a self-employed logger who sets his own schedule. His daughters take turns leaving school to hunt with him, and on Oct. 25, it was his youngest’s turn. “When hunting season comes around, we don’t …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sure, your grandpa killed deer with nothing but his old .30-30, some flannel, and the skill of a veteran woodsman. But grandpa didn’t have all of today’s cool modern gear at his disposal. The best gifts …
Alabama outdoorsman Jake Markris has an uncanny ability of being in the right place at the right time. And on Halloween evening, he was in a lock-on tree stand in the same Missouri oak tree where he’d arrowed a great buck four years earlier. “It had been hot and rainy late this October, and I …
Alabama Bowhunter Scores Big Again with a 14-Point Drop Tine Missouri Buck Read More »
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The words “buck fever” call to mind one of the most frequently recurring of hunting pictures. It never varies, and usually it brings a smile. The tenderfoot deer hunter, be he freckled-faced kid in overalls or city dude, clad in red cap and high boots, sees his first deer. He raises his rifle — tries …
A decade-long research project studying cow moose in Montana recently came to a close, and researchers say big-game hunters played a major role in the study. The results are also giving biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks reasons to feel optimistic about the species’ future in the Treasure State. The project began in 2013, …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Right now, Bass Pro Shops is offering a huge $400 discount on select CMMG MK4 rifles, including a Bass Pro/Cabela’s exclusive. If you’ve always wanted to add a CMMG AR to your gun safe, this would …
There’s a good chance that you’ll wait for days, weeks, or maybe even years for a crack at a truly mature, stomper whitetail buck. That’s because unless you hunt a massive tract of prime private property, any buck that’s five or older will be a rarity. So it’s understandable that when you do finally encounter …
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Destin deployed the first legal fish aggregating devices (FADs) in continental US waters—a jackpot for anglers targeting yellowfins and other pelagics. Jason Stemple Even as the days grow shorter and the weather colder, these four US fisheries offer shots at classic big game: yellowfins off Destin, swords off Miami, bluefins off Oregon Inlet, and blue …
Preliminary election results show that voters in Florida passed the No. 2 Amendment to “preserve forever” the right to fish and hunt in the state. It’s the 24th state to adopt such a resolution, according to the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation, as more wildlife-related ballot measures crop up across the U.S. and anti-hunters work to join …
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Colorado voters appear to have thwarted a proposed hunting ban Tuesday, according to unofficial election results from the Secretary of State. Although the most recent polling had Coloradans evenly split over the issue, the results at press time showed Prop 127 failing by a margin of roughly 11 percent. Several counties were still reporting as …
The biggest buck I’ve ever had the opportunity to kill strolled right into range after a simple sequence on my grunt tube. I hadn’t seen the buck, but tried blind calling during a break in the 20 mph gusts ripping through the Midwestern timber. One of the many things I learned from that hunt is …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Whether you are a hiker yourself or a committed armchair adventurer, purchasing a gift for a hiker can be intimidating. Hikers are notorious for being snobs about having a just-so piece of gear, which can make …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The rising sun sent shards of orange, violet, and red pastel light across the eastern sky on a morning muzzleloader deer hunt in the Sandhills of Nebraska. A big buck, his nose to the ground, was …
We love to fish based on memories. Captain Ross Robertson, a veteran of the Lake Erie walleye scene, sees it all the time. Returning clients go on and on about how during their trip last year they hammered on this lure or with this presentation and they so badly want to recreate the scenario they’ve …
Podcast: Is It Better to Cast or Troll for Fall Walleyes? Read More »
Collin Derrow of Defiance, Ohio, has been hunting since childhood, and he has a slew of respectable Buckeye State bucks to show for it. But like many avid deer hunters, Derrow dreamed of having a piece of hunting property to call his own. In 2022, that dream came true when Derrow went in with his …
Jeremy Wynn is passionate about scouting for whitetails, running trail cameras, and spending time in the woods locating big bucks. That passion and dedication has helped go on a big buck hunting run this season. “If you want to consistently tag big bucks, you’ve got to put in the work year-round – and I love …
Illinois Bowhunter Tags 2 Giant Bucks on a Small Private Property and Public Ground Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Despite the constant urge to simplify—whether that be by limiting the number of colors of plastic worms you use or through a technique like tenkara—anglers are, by nature, gear hounds. We always think that there’s a …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The holidays are here, and you’re tasked with buying a gift for someone who enjoys fly fishing. Fly fishing gifts are easy, right? While someone having a clear-cut passion like fly fishing can seem like a …
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Bringing wolves back to Colorado has cost the state at least $4.8 million so far, according to a new financial analysis by The Denver Post. This is within the total amount appropriated by lawmakers, the Post reports. But it’s more than double the estimate that was given to Colorado voters during the 2020 election, when …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The best hand warmers are a real game changer for cold-weather conditions. But keeping a pair in your pack is not just a nice bonus for a chilly morning; when things go wrong, they could aid …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you typically run through an entire box of HotHands in a year, it’s probably time to upgrade to rechargeable hand warmers. These battery-powered options are surprisingly affordable and come in packs of two. To help …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › If you need to fill your ammo cans with hunting cartridges, now is the time to break the ol’ piggy bank and spend your bullet budget. Right now, at Cabela’s, you can get a 25 percent …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Bowhunting whitetails is a game that involves a lot of moving pieces, and bowhunting backpacks keep all those pieces together. A bow, arrows, tree stand, climbing sticks, binoculars, rangefinder, release aid, pruning saw, scents, calls, the …
It would be hard to believe what happened to Steve Pavliscak during a black bear hunt in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in September if he hadn’t filmed the encounter. A bull moose approached Pavliscak’s 4×4 wooden ground blind while he was hunting in Houghton County. The bull even bumped into the blind and sniffed the muzzle …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I just survived my fourth winter in Alaska, and one of the most fascinating things about living here is the weather. A few years ago, I bought myself a fancy home weather station with a rain …
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The right electronics can help you find the highest concentrations of fish on a wreck, reef or deep-sea ledge. Courtesy Garmin Underwater objects—natural or man-made, large or small—create rich saltwater habitats that act like magnets for marine life. Anglers refer to such habitat as “structure.” It’s a fitting moniker, as structure provides a foundation for …
The lean gray-haired man with the Cheshire-cat grin slid a snapshot across the tabletop to the man who sat next to him. The man’s eyes opened wide when he saw the picture. Soon the four other hunters and antler collectors seated around the table were straining to see the photo. As it passed from one …
The Mystery of the Ahrens Buck, a World-Record Whitetail That Vanished Read More »
From its start in Japan in the early 1990s, slow-pitch jigging has taken the fishing world by storm. Marked by specialized equipment and precision of approach, slow-pitch jigging can effectively target bottom fish, pelagics and even largemouth bass. What follows is some practical advice on how to do it yourself. The Fundamentals of Slow-Pitch Jigging …
Last week the Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources voted against adopting two proposed regulations for hunters who use dogs to hunt big game. One Department of Wildlife Resources reg would have mandated the use of GPS tracking collars for all deer and bear dogs. The other would have required hunters to make a “reasonable effort” …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Now is the time of the year to score big on fishing gear, and this sale at Cabela’s on a Penn Battle III Inshore Spinning Combo for 31 percent off should not be missed — that …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Hunters like to throw around the phrase, “layering system.” While it can seem like a buzzword, gear companies design their pieces within a system. Base layers pull moisture from the body while mid-layers keep you warm. …
Sitka Women’s Ambient Jacket Review: A Quiet and Packable Mid-Layer Read More »
Despite an exploding population and extremely limited seasons for red snapper, NOAA Fisheries says they are being overfished because of catch-and-release mortality. Andrew Redwine Editor’s Note: Recently, in the ongoing controversy over red snapper, NOAA Fisheries informed the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council that it intends to bypass the normal route through which regulations are …
For diehard deer hunters, November is the most wonderful time of the year. This month, thanks to the whitetail rut, brings some of the best hunting action known to man. Millions of hunters across the country will spend millions of hours in the woods this time of year, hoping to cross paths with giant whitetails. …
How to Rattle in a Buck: A Science-Based Guide to Rattling Tactics Read More »
Traveling angler and world-record chaser Art Weston is back at it in Minnesota, where he’s been after the fish of 10,000 casts alongside local muskie legend Nolan Sprengeler. On Tuesday, just before midnight, Weston caught and released a true Lake Mille Lacs monster. The 57.5-inch muskie should set a new all-tackle world record in the …
Record Chaser Teams Up with Local Fishing Legend to Catch Pending World-Record Muskie Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Parenthood can be a shock to the system, especially for outdoor adventurers: that’s where baby carriers for hiking come in. My 4-year-old daughter was born on Alaska’s summer solstice, a time I usually spent swinging for …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Ask any experienced hunter about their most important pieces of gear and I’ll guarantee that they rank boots in their top five. That’s because bad boot selection can wreck a good hunt quickly. If your toes …
The Best Hunting Boots of 2024, Chosen by the Editors Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I was among the first writers to hunt with the new-at-the time Browning A5 when the company reintroduced that classic “humpback” design in 2012. As a small platoon of other media members and I tromped through …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The best hunting jackets don’t just keep you warm, they keep you in the field longer. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. When investing in a piece of gear, plenty of hunters aim for versatility, but …
Our 16-foot skiff knifed out of Winchester Bay, on the Oregon coast 200 miles south of Astoria, an hour before noon on June 23, 1964, with four aboard, headed for the salmon grounds outside the bar, the 40-horsepower outboard leaving a clean, white wake. None of us had the slightest inkling of what would happen …
Apparently lightning can strike more than once. And for bowhunter Daniel Cremeans, three strikes was the charm for an enormous buck he’d been chasing in southern Ohio along with his half-brother Ryan Slopko. Cremeans says he missed the buck a couple seasons back. “I knew the buck was in the area for three years from …
Bowhunter Gets a Second (and Third) Chance at a Massive Ohio Buck Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sure, you can go for a walk in the woods with nothing but the contents of your pockets, but if your pockets are bursting with granola bars with an extra layer wrapped around your waist while …
Most deer hunters dream about one day tagging a drop tine deer—one of those bucks with a point (or several points) dropping down from the main beam. That’s why we’re sharing these photos and stories of huge drop tine bucks courtesy of Antlers by Klaus, they’re whitetails with some of the most unique racks ever …
Giant Drop Tine Deer That Made Whitetail Hunting History Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Rossi LWC, which stands for “lightweight carbine,” is cheap an inelegant. But this little single shot rifle will, no doubt, be an appealing option for big-woods deer hunters who just want a gun that works. …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While you might not summit a mountain in a pair of sandals, there are plenty of scenarios where hiking sandals are superior to trail runners or hiking boots. Beaches, stream crossings, and canyons are just a …
Ty Smith was bowfishing on the lower end of South Dakota’s Lake Oahe Monday when he arrowed a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout. The trophy brown was certified the same day by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks as a new state record in the bowfishing category. “It is the first brown trout to set the …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Right now, at BassPro Shops, you can get a Ravin R29X crossbow package that includes the bow, a 100-yard illuminated scope, a quiver and mount, and three 400-grain Ravin arrows with nocks and field tips for …
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An early October cold front was headed for Eastern Iowa and videographer Jared Mills knew it was prime time to hunt a buck he had trail camera photos of in Louisa County. “I’d only hunted one day since opening of the Iowa bow season on Oct. 1, and this was the first time I tried …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Even with an endless list of navigational apps and gadgets, it’s best to be prepared with an old school compass. After all, apps can crash, phone batteries die, and service can get lost in remote areas. …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Thermal scopes don’t just level the playing field; they tip the field decidedly in your favor. That’s the main reason why they’re prohibited for most hunting. But for animals like coyotes and feral hogs in many …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Smokeless fire pits are one of the best backyard accessories, and two of the biggest names to choose from are Breeo and Solo Stove. I own both and use them regularly in the backyard, camping, and …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › I was surprised when I first read reports that Apple was teaming up with Globalstar to provide satellite messaging services on the iPhone 14 and newer models. I had last used a Globalstar-powered satellite messenger, an …
Soft plastics are one of the most versatile and effective lure varieties for targeting inshore saltwater fish. Available in diverse sizes, colors and configurations, these lures allow you to match forage fish and work many layers of the water column. What follows is a guide to several of the best soft plastics. Also provided is …
There’s a whole ton of information out there about how trail cameras work (or don’t work), which are the best trail cameras, and how to mount them properly. But there’s not enough good content about how to actually implement trail cams into a comprehensive hunting strategy. I’m talking about developing a camera strategy that will …
Podcast: Advanced Trail Camera Strategies for Hunting Mature Bucks Read More »
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › For years, I found little to no women’s hunting pants available in any useful camouflage patterns. Then there was the “pink it and shrink it” era where sporting goods stores had a rack of camo consisting …
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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Airgun shooting sports in the U.S. have seen substantial growth in recent years, across various disciplines such as field target, benchrest, and practical shooting like NRL .22. The number of hunters using airguns has also seen …
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Wildlife officials in Maine have warned hunters that whitetail deer and wild turkeys in some portions of the state are unsafe to eat due to high levels of toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. The state’s Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory …
Veteran bowhunter Mark Dunn and his wife Carrie started scouting a family-owned property in Champaign County, Ohio, this fall. While walking the 80-acre parcel in September during the lead-up to bow season, they pinpointed a draw that looked like a good travel corridor. “We put out three trail cameras to learn what was going on …
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Speckled trout are a popular inshore target. Alex Suescun There are two types of seatrout anglers: First are those who chase giants in search of fish weighing 10 pounds or more. These gator trout have a cult-like following, with fishermen regularly on the hunt for that once-in-a-lifetime catch. The second type of angler is in …
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Survival food isn’t something anyone particularly wants to eat on a regular day, but if you ever need to, this guide will help you make the best choice. Along with your basic non-perishable pantry foods, there …
Editor’s Note: This is the third of a three-part series covering the presidential election and how each administration’s policies might impact outdoorsmen and gun owners. Part one focused on how (and why) Outdoor Life covers politics. Part Two examines a potential Harris-Walz administration. There’s a long and ragged fissure running through rural America that splits hunters and …
