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“It’s Like a Chainsaw.” Great White Shark Tales from Cape Cod’s Fishing Boat Captains
Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Capt. Ross Walkinshaw describes great white shark mouths as wood-chippers attached to bodies as round as Honda Civics and as along as Ford F-150s. “Sharks are extreme. Can you imagine being in eight feet of water and not seeing it until it’s actually right there?” says…
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10 Trail Camera Tips for Elk Hunters
To find elk with trail cameras, focus on isolated mountain meadows near north-facing timber, active wallows, and water sources during August as bulls transition to rutting grounds. Hang cameras at least 6 feet high, angle…
Military Myths About Grenades – Truth Revealed
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12 Badass Knives That’ll Make You Say “TAKE MY MONEY!”
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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…
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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Bass Anglers Make
Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics It’s easy to sit back as…
What To Do in the First Five Minutes of Any Emergency – Survivopedia
Most preparation happens before an emergency, some happens during the emergency, and some happens afterward. Saving a checklist of immediate…
72-Year-Old Hiker Is Hospitalized After Grizzly Attack. Authorities Are Not Attempting to Capture the Bear
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. A 72-year-old woman is in…
How I Build A Culture Of Gratitude In A Prepared Family – Survivopedia
Preparedness has changed the way I look at my home. I notice how much food is on the shelves. I…
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Diamondback SDR Revolver Review – Field & Stream
FIELD & STREAM NEWSLETTERSWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreDiamondback Firearms is located in Coco, Florida, and they have made a name for themselves with their ultra-compact DB380 and DB9 semi-automatic pistols. Today, they also offer a 1911 pistol,…
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 to grab our packs and go help,” he said. It was pouring rain in Oregon’s…
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 intentions. By the time everyone understands what is happening, the first decisions may already have…
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 range, a few young participants hesitated. The unfamiliar equipment, the loud report and the anticipation…
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 with sporadic fish, tricky currents, and long fly rods. Fly fishing without a net can…
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 published in the August 1995 Issue of Outdoor Life. Check all local regulations before employing these tactics. Alabama in August is all that you imagine. And then some. Every morning…
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 someone prying open a bedroom window, the resident retrieved a handgun and held the suspect at gunpoint. Arriving police officers took the suspect into custody without further incident. Law enforcement…
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 mean they always treat customers well. It does not mean every premium increase is justified. But when large insurers start raising deductibles, adding exclusions, refusing renewals, leaving certain markets, or…