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Zuni Mountain Project Fuels Conservation and Communities
Located within the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, the Zuni Mountains are home to the National Wild Turkey Federationâs…
Zumbo in Idaho: Stalking a Giant Bull in the Selway Wilderness
The night couldnât get much darker. I held my hand a few inches in front of my face, but couldnât…
Zumbo and Carmichel on Their Favorite Deer Rifles
This story first appeared in the October 1994 issue of Outdoor Life as âMy Favorite Deer Rifle IsâŚâ My Model…
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The Best Hunting Backpacks, Chosen by the Editors
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor newsâplus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Thereâs a special kind of misery that comes from using the wrong pack for the job. But if you have a hunting backpack that fits you and matches the task, youâll…
Zaffiri Precision Kicks Off Labor Day Deals Early with Exclusive Optic and Slide Promo
Now through midnight Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, receive a FREE Holosun red dot optic with the purchase of any Zaffiri Precision optic-cut complete pistol slide. Largo, Fla. (August 2025) â Zaffiri Precision,a leading innovator in precision-engineered firearm components, is thrilled to announce the early launch of its Labor Day Deals, running now through…
Researchers Just Revealed a Disturbing Way Deer Are Getting Chronic Wasting Disease
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor newsâplus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Experts studying chronic wasting disease in free-ranging and captive deer populations have historically pointed to animal-to-animal contact as the primary transmission of the disease. Theyâve seen how the prions causing CWD…
Louisianaâs 2025 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday Set for September 5â7
BATON ROUGE, LAÂ â The Louisiana Department of Revenue has officially announced that the stateâs annual Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday will take place from Friday, September 5 through Sunday, September 7, 2025. During this three-day period, eligible consumer purchases of firearms, ammunition, and hunting supplies will be exempt from state…
Trump Slashes D.C. Concealed Carry Permit Wait Times From Months To Days
President Trumpâs newly formed task force has drastically reduced the time it takes for Washington, D.C. residents to obtain firearm registrations and concealed carry permits, from several months down to just a few days. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce crime and streamline firearm access for…
U.S. Makes $750 Million Investment In Tackling Screwworm
Federal and Texas officials are taking serious steps to stop a potential invasion of the screwworm parasite and protect the countryâs livestock. The ruling class has officially confirmed it will create a $750 million plant that will produce sterile flies in order to combat the screwworm invasion. The facility will…
The Hunting Matters Podcast Welcomes Leo Martinez of DEA Ranch
HOUSTON, TX â August 18, 2025 â The Hunting Matters podcast, hosted by Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) Executive Director Joe Betar, is proud to welcome Leo Martinez, ranch manager of Dancing Elk Alexander (DEA) Ranch in Mathis, Texas, and HSCFâs 2025 Outfitter of the Year. Born in Freer, Texas,…
The Backstory to the Most Epic Gator Hunting Video on the Internet
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor newsâplus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Alligator hunters often use harpoons to land gators that are already hooked and near the boat, but this viral video from a hunt in Florida shows a quicker and much bolder…
Maryland Man Cleared In Fatal Stabbing Of 14-Year-Old After Gang Ambush
A disabled Elkton, Maryland man will not face charges after fatally stabbing a 14-year-old during a brutal group assault linked to a local gang. Prosecutors ruled the incident was a clear case of self-defense under Maryland law. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE ELKTON, MD (2-minute read) â A 14-year-old boy is…
First Look: XS Sights Glock A-Cut R3D 2.0 Night Sights
XS Sights has recently launched a version of the R3D 2.0 night sights to fit Glock pistol slides that are machined at the factory with the Aimpoint A-Cut optics mount footprint. XS Sights R3D 2.0 night sights are low profile and easy-to-see carry sights. The R3D 2.0 front sight includes…