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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.
“I Felt It Sink To The Handle.” This Hunter Used An Ice Axe To Fight Off A Charging Grizzly Bear

“I Felt It Sink To The Handle.” This Hunter Used An Ice Axe To Fight Off A Charging Grizzly Bear

A hunter says he struck a charging brown bear with an ice axe while it attacked his guide on Baranof Island. The bear’s fate is unknown.
Veteran Bowhunters Use These 18 Sneaky Tricks To Fool Big Bucks In October

Veteran Bowhunters Use These 18 Sneaky Tricks To Fool Big Bucks In October

Outdoor Life’s October guide shares 18 reported bowhunting tactics, from clearing leaves to quiet access. Their effectiveness is not independently verified.
Here’s How One Of The World’s Greatest Animal Behaviorists Mastered The Art Of Stalking Game

Here’s How One Of The World’s Greatest Animal Behaviorists Mastered The Art Of Stalking Game

An Outdoor Life report revisits animal behaviorist Valerius Geist’s stalking techniques, including balance, quiet footing and patience.
“Get Close Before You Shoot!” Old-School Lessons From A Grizzly And Goat Hunting Adventure

“Get Close Before You Shoot!” Old-School Lessons From A Grizzly And Goat Hunting Adventure

Outdoor Life has republished a March 1951 account of a British Columbia hunt built around stalking close before shooting. The story’s ending is not supplied.
A Secret Lake, A Sheer Cliff, And 19-Inch Trout Nobody Could Identify

A Secret Lake, A Sheer Cliff, And 19-Inch Trout Nobody Could Identify

Search and coverage interest is rising around a story about a secret lake and unidentified 19-inch trout; the reason for the spike is unconfirmed.
The Most Remote Wilderness In The Lower 48 Has An Overcrowding Problem

The Most Remote Wilderness In The Lower 48 Has An Overcrowding Problem

The most remote wilderness in the Lower 48 states is experiencing increasing overcrowding, raising concerns among conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts.
He Died For 5 Days, Then Came Back. Here’s How This Caribou Hunter Escaped An Arctic Blizzard

He Died For 5 Days, Then Came Back. Here’s How This Caribou Hunter Escaped An Arctic Blizzard

A hunter in the Arctic survived five days after being presumed dead, then miraculously recovered. Details of his ordeal remain partly unconfirmed.
A Guide’s Secret Tips And Lures For River Smallmouth

A Guide’s Secret Tips And Lures For River Smallmouth

A seasoned fishing guide reveals proven tips and lure strategies for catching river smallmouth bass, sparking increased interest among anglers.
This Ultra-Runner Was On A Quest To Chase Down A Pronghorn On The Open Prairie

This Ultra-Runner Was On A Quest To Chase Down A Pronghorn On The Open Prairie

An ultra-runner was reported to be pursuing a pronghorn antelope across a wide open prairie, capturing widespread attention and sparking curiosity about the event.