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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 Federationās…
Zumbo in Idaho: Stalking a Giant Bull in the Selway Wilderness
The night couldnāt get much darker. I held my hand a few inches in front of my face, but couldnāt…
Zumbo and Carmichel on Their Favorite Deer Rifles
This story first appeared in the October 1994 issue of Outdoor Life as āMy Favorite Deer Rifle Isā¦ā My Model…
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Water Resistant vs Waterproof: Here’s What You Need to Know
All outdoorsmen and women need a reliable layer to keep water out. Maybe itās because of a light drizzle on an early-morning walk, or an afternoon downpour on a hike, or a damp mist that just keeps hanging on. Either way, any outdoor activity becomes less fun when youāre wet…
How Long Do Deer Live?
The oldest wild whitetail ever documented lived to be 24 years old. Thatās impressiveābut also the exception, not the norm. In North America, wild deer usually have short, hard lives as they navigate natural predators, heavy traffic, loss of habitat, drought, disease, and hunters. On average, most wild deer live…
Best Hiking Pants of 2025
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More āŗ Anyone who has been caught in a rainstorm, had their inseam rip as they sat on a rock during a break, or been swarmed by mosquitoes when the wind died down…
How to Cook Catfish | Outdoor Life
If it aināt broke, donāt fix it. The saying applies to a lot of things, but itās especially true when talking about how to cook catfish, specifically Southern catfish cooking. Iām not suggesting that itās wrong to get experimental with fresh catfish, of course. Itās a mild, white-meat fish, which…
Best PCP Air Rifle Compressors of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More āŗ Pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) air rifles offer excellent accuracy and power, but to utilize the latest in air rifle technology, you need a way to fill the rifleās air tank. A standard…
Thru-Hiking: A Beginner’s Guide | Outdoor Life
It wasnāt that long ago that aspiring thru-hikers had to explain what, exactly, they were doing planning to hike something like the Appalachian Trail or Pacific Crest Trail. The kinds of distances involved (thousands of miles) and timeframes (months) are just hard to wrap your mind around. āAre you carrying…
Developing: Active Shooter Situation At UPMC Memorial In York, PA
An active shooter situation at UPMC Memorial in York County led to a hospital lockdown, according to West Manchester Township officials. The threat has since been neutralized, though details on potential injuries remain unclear. Authorities continue to investigate. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE YORK, PA (2-minute read) ā Authorities in West…
Another Undersea Fiber Optic Cable Damaged In Baltic Sea As Incidents Pile Up
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge.Ā A new subsea data cable incident occurred in the Baltic Sea on Thursday, raising concerns about theĀ vulnerability of underwater infrastructure in the heavily trafficked shipping lane. The incident adds to increasing fears ofĀ potential sabotage in the region. Mattias Lindholm, a…
The Best Pellet Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More āŗ There are more air rifles on the market than ever before, which makes finding the best pellet gun a challenge. Especially if youāre new to the sport, the selection can be…
Outdoor Alliance says cutting the public lands workforce will have consequences for outdoor recreationĀ
The new administration hasimplemented thousands ofstaffing cuts across land management agencies, which will hurt outdoor recreation access.Ā Washington, D.C. (Feb. 18, 2025) ā Over the last few days, at the direction of the new administration, the Forest Service, BLM, and National Park Service have laid off over 5,000 people, including…