Nina Webber faces a misdemeanor charge for reckless endangerment. ninawebber.com

A nearby resident had to take cover while scraping ice off his truck as bullets screamed overhead

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Laura Lancaster

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

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Grizzly bears haven't been spotted in Washington's North Cascades Range since 1996. The federal government wants to change that. Neal Herbert / NPS

Some groups say the proposal would make it impossible to delist any grizzly population in the Lower 48 for decades

The post Is There an Ulterior Motive Behind the Fed’s Proposal to Reintroduce Grizzlies in Washington State? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Ashley Thess

This is the ultimate duck hunting jacket for the most brutal conditions

The post Sitka Hudson Jacket: A Hardcore Shell for Waterfowl Hunters appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Jadyn Martin harvested this deer a month to the day after his great uncle passed away. Jadyn Martin

A month to the day after his great uncle's passing, Jadyn Martin tagged a buck to remember him by

The post Ohio Crossbow Hunter Tags 25-Point Whitetail Buck on Late Uncle’s Property appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Stumped by your Christmas shopping? Give a membership to OL+. Natalie Krebs

Enjoy our deep dives, old classics, and come-along adventures—without ads

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Some fly anglers consider the common carp to be a true trophy gamefish. Joe Cermele

Kansas considers management for trophy carp, but do enough anglers actually want it?

The post Will U.S. Waters Ever Be Managed as Trophy Carp Fisheries? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Sen. Rand Paul is currently the lone roadblock to the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act reaching President Biden's desk. Greg Nash / Getty Images

The Kentucky Senator reportedly has issues with appropriating $70 million annually to research and combat chronic wasting disease

The post Sen. Rand Paul Is Final Holdout on Chronic Wasting Disease Bill, Sources Confirm appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Laura Lancaster

I tested zero-drop models from Xero, Lems, Vibram, Freet, and Vivobarefoot to find the best footwear for the outdoors

The post Best Minimalist Shoes for Hiking and Trail Running appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Authorities are still investigating the muskox attack that took place in Nome on Tuesday. Galen Rowell / Getty Images

Muskox attacks are incredibly rare, even in Alaska

The post Alaska State Trooper Killed by a Charging Muskox While Defending His Dogs appeared first on Outdoor Life.

One of the three men was a taxidermist in Alabama, which means many of his poached critters were mounted. Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Three nonresidents poached dozens of animals over the last two decades. Now, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department is closing their case

The post 3 Men, 100 Wildlife Violations, and $300,000 in Fines: One of Wyoming’s Biggest Poaching Busts Explained appeared first on Outdoor Life.

A Mountain Gorilla in Virunga National Park, a Key Biodiversity Area (Photo by Bobby Neptune for Re:wild).

If we focus on the right places, we can stave off the worst effects of climate change and biodiversity loss.

The post How to create a habitable planet within 10 years appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The author with a stud wintertime blue catfish. Joe Cermele

Grab your hat and gloves, because winter is the best time to catch a trophy-class blue catfish

The post How to Catch Catfish in Winter appeared first on Outdoor Life.

From left: Doc (left) and Sam; the boat was for ponds too deep to wade, but we found we didn’t need it. Prairie marsh, shallow water, quick retrieve!. Outdoor Life

A hunter visiting North Dakota in the 1940s learns to hunt like the locals

The post The Golden Age of Jump-Shooting Ducks on the Prairie appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Eddie Mackin (left) and his buddy Alex Riley with a bear Mackin harvested in Jefferson Township on Dec. 7. Bryan Anselm / Redux

Here’s an honest look at what bear hunting in the state actually looks like

The post Photos From the New Jersey Bear Season, the Highly Controversial Hunt That Wasn’t appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Sweet Grass Creek runs through a peaceful canyon that's become the subject of an anything-but-peaceful controversy. Brad Bolte

A proposed land swap would simplify public access and open a new 22 miles of trail. But critics say public land hunters will still lose if the deal goes through

The post Public Land Hunters Object to Land Swap in Montana’s Crazy Mountains appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Dave Kammerdiener with the state-record bull elk he tagged on Sept. 15. courtesy of Trophy Rack Lodge

Scoring 446 and 0/8 inches, the "Dagger Bull" crushes the previous state archery record and will go down as the second biggest bull elk ever taken in Pennsylvania

The post Pennsylvania Crossbow Hunter Tags Biggest Archery Bull in State History appeared first on Outdoor Life.

John B. Snow

Not all chokes are created equal. Up your game with the right choke for you

The post The Best Chokes for Sporting Clays of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The Sig-Sauer P320 XTen is a capable 10mm with good ergonomics. Tyler Freel

We take a hard look at Sig-Sauer’s striker-fired 10mm. Here’s how it measures up

The post Sig P320 XTen Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Cooper's hawks are protected at both the state and federal level. Mark Castiglia / Adobe Stock

Arthur Anderson faces six months' probation and thousands of dollars in fines after pleading no contest to the poaching charges last week

The post 65-Year-Old Michigan Man Says He Poached Three Hawks to Spite His Utility Company appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Bryce Nachtwey, 21, seems to come across a gun in almost every one of his popular magnet fishing videos. Bryce Nachtwey

The answer is more complicated than you might expect

The post As Magnet Fishing Booms, More Guns Are Being Pulled from America’s Waters. Can Magnet Fishers Legally Keep Them? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

A limited number of lucky hunters get to chase tundra swans in Utah each fall. But some of these licensed hunters are targeting the wrong swan species

The post The Utah Swan Season Closed Early Because Some Hunters Are Targeting a Protected Species appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Jake Mitchell ended up tagging an eight-point buck that had walked away with one of his trail cameras a month before. courtesy of Jake Mitchell

The hunter says he'll be upgrading to cellular cameras next season in case another buck decides to wander off with one

The post Hunter Tags an Eight-Point Buck that Accidentally Stole His Trail Camera appeared first on Outdoor Life.

20-year-old Brett Jatrinski grew up in Massachusetts but now lives in Ketchikan, Alaska. Marvin McCloud

Marvin McCloud was in the right place at the right time to witness 20-year-old Brett Jatrinski shoot a trophy billy days before the season started

The post Watch: This Mountain Goat Poacher Was Caught on Camera by a Ketchikan Hunting Guide. Now He’s Going to Jail. appeared first on Outdoor Life.

A local hunter shared a trail cam photo of the rare buck that was taken two days before it was allegedly poached. Jonathan Keffer / Facebook

A local hunter said the rare buck was well known, and that there was an "unspoken agreement" in the community to let the deer live

The post Pennsylvania Poacher Riles Local Community by Taking Rare Piebald Buck Out of Season appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Maui is known for its beautiful beaches. Of all the Hawaiian islands, it's also where most human-shark encounters occur. Adobe Stock / Circumnavigation

Multiple rescue teams are combing the coast of South Maui for a woman who went missing around noon on Dec. 8

The post Search Continues for Missing Snorkeler After Shark Attack in Hawaiian Waters appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The Hanson cabin. Old wolf traps still hang under its eaves. Bjorn Dihle

When a seasoned trapper disappeared into the wilderness, his peers organized a search party. What they found was more than they bargained for

The post What Really Happened to Crist Kolby, the Trapper Who Was Killed by Wolves? appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The state's first black bear hunt in two years kicked off on Tuesday afternoon. NPS

Hunters got off to a late start this week, but according to harvest reports, they've taken a total of 21 bears over the last two days

The post New Jersey Black Bear Hunt Moves Forward After Court Delays appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Lair didn't realize until approaching the buck that it's missing its right eye. Preston Lair

With a rough score of 201 1/2 inches, Preston Lair's buck could set a new county record

The post Ohio Bowhunter Breaks 200-Inch Mark with a One-Eyed, 16-Point Whitetail appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Jim Fee with a winter steelhead on the Niagara River in New York. Joe Cermele

New to chasing cold season chromers on Great Lakes tributary streams? Check out these tips before hitting the water

The post Noodle Rods and Egg Patterns: A Primer for Winter Steelhead Fishing Around the Great Lakes appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The author with a massive spot-and-stalk farmland buck. Courtesy of Andrew McKean

A productive alfalfa field on Montana’s Milk River has supplied plenty of lessons about life, whitetails, and staying free

The post Hunting Whitetails From the Ground Makes for a Lifetime of Close-to-Home Adventures appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The Sako TRG 22 A1 is one of the most capable and refined precision rifles made today. John B. Snow

This iconic Finnish sniper rifle is the tightest-shooting factory gun we’ve ever tested

The post Sako TRG 22 A1, Tested and Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.

A crew of 10 volunteer firefighters hauled the buck out of the frozen Red Lake River. Thief River Falls Volunteer Fire Department / via Facebook

The first responders are being hailed as heroes by the local community for saving the trophy buck

The post Volunteer Firefighters Rescue Giant Nontypical Buck from an Icy River in Minnesota appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Our top picks for outdoorsy friends and family, based on months of rigorous testing

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Andrew McKean

A new class of laser rangefinders has short-range precision, arrow-flight ballistics, and even vibration-dampening features to improve archers’ accuracy

The post The Best Rangefinders for Bow Hunting of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Scott Einsmann

We tested and reviewed hang-on, climbing, and ladder stands

The post The Best Tree Stands of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Scott Einsmann

We put these hang-ons to the test to see which ones you’ll want this fall

The post The Best Hang-On Tree Stands of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Andrew McKean

The best hunting binoculars of 2022 feature durability, versatility, and value

The post The Best Binoculars for Hunting of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Laura Lancaster

Elevate your outdoor adventures by investing in the best hiking pants

The post The Best Hiking Pants of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Scott Einsmann

Our expert reviewed the best EDC knives and multitools, so you can find one that best fits your needs

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Upgrade your camping setup with one of the best camping stoves for your next frontcountry trip

The post The Best Camping Stoves of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Samantha Silverman

Your next backcountry adventure starts with a curated menu. Here are our top picks for the best backpacking food on the market

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Outdoor Life

The seven best pellet guns under $400 for small game hunting, backyard shooting, pest control, and more

The post The Best Pellet Guns: Budget-Friendly Pellet Rifles for Target Shooting and Hunting appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Work Sharp

We review the best knife sharpeners to get a razor edge on your knives

The post The Best Knife Sharpeners of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

A survival expert tests emergency blankets in real-world conditions and reveals his top choices

The post Best Emergency Blankets to Survive the Elements appeared first on Outdoor Life.

Simple reloading kits like the Lee Loader can help you turn out new rounds in a pinch. Lee Loader

These kits won’t completely solve your ammo shortage woes, but they will help you build some rounds in a pinch

The post 3 Simple Reloading Kits for Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Rimfire Ammo appeared first on Outdoor Life.

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Stay warm without weighing yourself down or restricting movement with top down- and synthetic-filled coats.

The post The Best Men’s Parkas of 2022 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

The author with a bull moose taken at 25 yards with a .338 Win. Mag. Frank Schultz

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to picking a cartridge for moose hunting

The post The Top Moose Cartridges and Bullets appeared first on Outdoor Life.

A big cat, caught through the ice. Steve Ryan

Yes, you can catch one of summer's most popular species in the dead of winter

The post Ice Fishing for Catfish: Tips and Tactics appeared first on Outdoor Life.

These are some of the most iconic guns of the old West. Cody Firearms Museum

Here's a look back at 10 iconic firearms and the legendary men and women who shot them

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