Outdoor Life

The Lost Art of Shooting Running Game

Shooting at running game used to be a standard part of the American hunter's skill set. With the right technique, it could be again.

10 Things Hunters Think Spook Deer, But Usually Don't

The rules that govern when and how deer spook are not set in stone. If these things happen on your hunt, it's not over.

The Mysterious Backstory of the Ahrens Buck — a World-Record Whitetail That Vanished

In the early 1980s, the antlers of a potential world-record whitetail were sold for more than $30,000. No one knew who the mystery owner was or…

"The Villagers Are Terrified." I Joined a Traditional Tiger Hunt in India

The author traveled to India to hunter tigers in a traditional drive. The experience was one he'll never forget.

The Backstory on Why the Mitch Rompola Buck Was Never Entered as a World Record

Here's one writer's backstory on the controversial Mitch Rompola buck, which might have been a world record.

The Best Rifle Scopes for Hunting of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

After drop testing, low-light testing, tall-target testing, and shooting thousands of rounds, we picked the best hunting scopes of the year.

The Best Urchin Baits, Tested and Reviewed

Since urchin baits have taken over this summer, we’ve been testing to find out which ones will actually help you catch more bass.

?It Was Like a Missile." Florida Woman Brutally Attacked By Alligator, Rescued by Boaters

There have been at least five serious alligator attacks in Florida this year. Most recently a woman lost her arm to a gator while swimming.

Massive Grouper Smashes the State Record and Might Have Topped the World Record If Not for One Delay

It took 24 hours to have the yellowedge grouper officially weighed – and it just missed the IGFA All-Tackle world record weight by a mere 9-ounc…

72-Year-Old Hiker Is Hospitalized After Grizzly Attack. Authorities Are Not Attempting to Capture the Bear

Grizzly attacks have doubled in the province since bear hunting was banned in 2017. After the latest attack a 72-year-old woman was hospitalized.

Do Not Eat These 13 Toxic Plants (That Look Like Food)

Before you start chowing down unknown nuts and berries, make sure you’ve memorized the following list of toxic wild plants.

Why Most Guns Don't Blow Up

Ever wondered if your gun barrel might blow up? Don't worry, it was proofed by the manufacturer, and can withstand normal loads.