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The Biggest Myths About Deer Rifles, Cartridges, And Shooting

The Biggest Myths About Deer Rifles, Cartridges, And Shooting

Outdoor Life shooting editor John B. Snow challenges four deer-hunting myths, from 6.5 Creedmoor performance to brush shots and older rifles.
The Best Trail Cameras Of 2026, Tested And Reviewed

The Best Trail Cameras Of 2026, Tested And Reviewed

Outdoor Life tested cellular, standard and security trail cameras, naming its top picks while noting testing is continuing through fall.
The Best Deer Calls: Experts Pick The Most Realistic Grunt Tubes, Doe Bleats, And Rattling Antlers

The Best Deer Calls: Experts Pick The Most Realistic Grunt Tubes, Doe Bleats, And Rattling Antlers

Outdoor Life interviewed deer hunters about their preferred grunt tubes, bleats and rattling antlers, with picks ranging from custom calls to budget options.
7 Odd Deer Hunting Tactics You’ve Probably Never Tried But Should

7 Odd Deer Hunting Tactics You’ve Probably Never Tried But Should

Outdoor Life’s Oct. 14 report describes seven unconventional deer-hunting tactics, including buck-scent lures, stalking and jumping across trails.
We Tested The Best Budget Trad Bows: These 5 Affordable Bows Shot Surprisingly Well Against A Custom Recurve

We Tested The Best Budget Trad Bows: These 5 Affordable Bows Shot Surprisingly Well Against A Custom Recurve

Outdoor Life tested five traditional bows priced $180 to $600 against a custom recurve costing more than $2,500.
The Best Camp Axes For Splitting, Chopping, Limbing, And Felling

The Best Camp Axes For Splitting, Chopping, Limbing, And Felling

Outdoor Life’s 2026 guide compares camp axes and hatchets for splitting, chopping, limbing and camp tasks, with picks across several price points.
It’s Never Too Late To Learn To Hunt

It’s Never Too Late To Learn To Hunt

An Outdoor Life opinion essay recounts how a first-time hunter in Montana found a mentor, completed hunter education and harvested a mule deer.
The Mountain Buck I Missed Still Haunts Me. Here’s What It Taught Me

The Mountain Buck I Missed Still Haunts Me. Here’s What It Taught Me

An Outdoor Life hunting report recounts a missed mountain buck and offers lessons on slow movement, close-range readiness and reading terrain.
The Public Waters Rollback That ‘Should Be Avoided At All Costs’

The Public Waters Rollback That ‘Should Be Avoided At All Costs’

A proposed federal rule affecting Clean Water Act protections is open for public comment through Oct. 9. The scope and effects remain under review.
Best Hunting Rifles Of 2026, In-Depth Accuracy Testing

Best Hunting Rifles Of 2026, In-Depth Accuracy Testing

Outdoor Life’s 2026 rifle report combines accuracy data with field handling, durability and value assessments across new and established models.