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Misguided Adventures: My 5 Craziest Hunting Guide Stories
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. OVER THE LAST THREE QUARTERS OF A CENTURY I HAVE made hundreds of trips with hunting and fishing outfitters and guides throughout the Western Hemisphere. Almost without exception, these men watched over my welfare in the woods and were excellent outdoorsmen and capable professionals. But…
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I’ve Hunted Elk for 50 Years. Here’s How It’s Changed (and How It Has Stayed the Same)
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. Three hours into an opening morning elk hunt, Dad came walking down the trail. “JC shot a bull, we need…
How Native, Pioneer, And Amish Communities Responded To Sudden Attacks – Survivopedia
Violence rarely arrives at a convenient time. It may begin with shouting on a nearby road, gunfire after dark, a break-in at the edge of town, or several strangers moving through the area with bad…
The Courage to Try Something New: How JAKES Day Is Growing the Next Generation of Outdoor Leaders
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — For some kids, the first challenge of the day wasn’t hitting a clay target or landing an arrow in the bull’s-eye. It was simply taking that first step. Standing on the shotgun…
The 5 Fly Fishing Nets That Make Landing Trout Easier
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more Fly fishing nets have been around since the beginning of the sport. They are necessary when dealing…
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Catch Crappies on Summer Nights Using This Old-School Tactic
Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Editor’s Note: This story was originally…
Armed Resident Halts Night Intruder During Forced Bedroom Break-In
The Brief: An Oklahoma City resident used a firearm to stop an intruder during an early morning break-in. After hearing…
What Policy Changes Reveal About Real Risk – Survivopedia
Insurance companies are in the business of measuring risk. That does not mean they are always fair. It does not…
SAF Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction in CA Glock Ban Lawsuit
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 5, 2026 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and its partners have filed a motion for preliminary injunction in Renna…
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The Best Elk Hunting Boots of 2026, Field Tested and Reviewed
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. The hunter with the strongest legs and lungs and solid pair of elk-hunting boots usually wins. That’s the mantra I apply every fall as I migrate off the grid, and do my best to notch…
Threadlocker How-To // The Glue That Binds Us
There’s a saying in Formula One that a 15-cent screw can ruin a race just as fast as a blown motor. The little things matter, especially in a 13:1 compression engine spinning at 18,000 rpm. Guns don’t exactly run on gentle unicorn toots either; they’re an instrument of intense heat,…
How I Ran a Small Apartment as a Mini Homestead – Survivopedia
When most people hear the word “homestead,” they picture several acres, a barn, chickens, fruit trees, a workshop, and a long gravel driveway. That was not how my homesteading journey began. When I was younger, I lived in a small apartment. I had no land, garage, private well, or large…
More Than a Championship: SSSF National Championships Unites 3,000 Athletes for the Largest Youth Shooting Sports Event in the World
Picture this, a hot, humid week in the middle of July at the Cardinal Shooting Center in central Ohio. At first glance, it may seem like any other summer day, that is until more than 3,000 athletes from 37 states arrive to compete in over 16,300 event entries across twelve days of competition. …
Unplugging To Reconnect – Survival
I used to think screens were simply tools. A phone helped me check the weather. A tablet kept the children occupied. The television helped everyone relax. Online banking, maps, messages, videos, and shopping made daily life easier. Then I started noticing how often we reached for a screen without making…
ScentLok Delivers Next-Level Concealment with new Realtree XT-3™ Apparel Line
Columbus, Ga., August 5, 2026 — ScentLok® is expanding its performance hunting apparel lineup with the introduction of the new Realtree XT-3™ collection, combining the brand’s proven scent-control technologies with Realtree’s latest camouflage innovation. Designed for hunters who demand versatility across changing terrain and conditions, the new collection blends advanced visual concealment and…
Every Major Gun Brand RANKED From Worst to Best (The Results Will Shock You!)
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