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The 7 Best Lakes And Rivers For Catching Trophy Smallmouth Bass

The 7 Best Lakes And Rivers For Catching Trophy Smallmouth Bass

Outdoor Life’s list highlights seven trophy smallmouth waters, led by Lake Ontario, the St. Lawrence River and Lake Erie. Conditions and catches vary.
The Top 5 Reasons You Suck At Shooting Ducks And Doves

The Top 5 Reasons You Suck At Shooting Ducks And Doves

An Outdoor Life report identifies five common early-season duck and dove shooting mistakes, from poor form to inadequate practice.
2026 Off-Grid Communications Checklist

2026 Off-Grid Communications Checklist

This checklist is for people preparing to communicate when cellular service or…
The Terrifying Story Of A Killer Cougar In The Aftermath Of California’s Mountain Lion Hunting Ban

The Terrifying Story Of A Killer Cougar In The Aftermath Of California’s Mountain Lion Hunting Ban

An Outdoor Life account recounts a 1986 cougar attack on 5-year-old Laura Small and a bystander’s attempt to drive the animal away.
14 Best Emergency Gas Masks in 2027

14 Best Emergency Gas Masks in 2027

Discover the top emergency gas masks for 2027. Find the best overall, value options, and specialized masks for chemical, fire, and industrial use.
You’ve Been Sighting In Your Rifle All Wrong. Use This Method Instead

You’ve Been Sighting In Your Rifle All Wrong. Use This Method Instead

Outdoor Life recommends combining shots from several aiming points into one 20-shot sample to better estimate a rifle’s zero.
15 Best Fallout Shelter Water Storage Tanks for 2027

15 Best Fallout Shelter Water Storage Tanks for 2027

Compare 15 fallout shelter water storage tanks by capacity, footprint, portability, and storage needs to find the right setup for your shelter.
Old-School Tactics For Hunting Bucks Around Streams And Swamps

Old-School Tactics For Hunting Bucks Around Streams And Swamps

An Outdoor Life report revisits stillhunting and creek crossings as ways to find whitetails near streams and swamps, while noting the limits of the evidence.
9 Best Emergency Preparedness Kits in 2027

9 Best Emergency Preparedness Kits in 2027

Discover the top emergency preparedness kits for 2027. Find the best overall, value, and beginner options to get ready for any disaster.
Stop Dragging Your Deer. Use One Of These Instead

Stop Dragging Your Deer. Use One Of These Instead

Outdoor Life compared three deer carts on grass, gravel and uneven terrain, naming picks for overall use, folding and heavy-duty hauling.