Field-Tested Deer Hunting Wisdom from the MeatEater Crew

The best deer hunting advice tends to be specific, hard-won, and born of time in the woods rather than a product catalog. What follows pulls together practical tips gathered from experienced hunters, organized around the decisions you actually make in the field: when to go, where to set up, how t...

By James Chen •

5 Days Fishing, Camping, & Whitewater Rafting in Montana’s Grizzly-Infested Woods

I spent 5 days at the best cutthroat trout fishing destination in the US with Glacier Anglers & Outfitters. At the start of the trip, I had little fly fishing experience. I’d never caught a trout on a fly rod, but by the end I’d caught well over 100 westslope cutthroat trout. Including se...

By Wes Littlefield •

The Golden Age of Big-Game Hunting in America

Between 1870 and 1900, railroads and repeating rifles opened the West to ordinary hunters — and pushed its game to the brink The post The Golden Age of Big-Game Hunting in America appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Michael Norman •

Dometic Launches the All-New Slimline 3 Roof Rack

Founded in Sweden, Dometic is a global company specializing in products designed to make outdoor living and mobile travel more comfortable and convenient. The company produces a broad range of gear for camping, overlanding, RVing, boating, and other forms of outdoor recreation, including portable...

By Patrik Orcutt •

Bridget Stalked on the Trail

Would you believe it if I said that hiking around the woods and catching fish is my work? I own a fly fishing guide business in Utah named “Chunky Trout Outfitters,” and in order to stay up-to-date on where the fish are hungry, what they are eating and what lakes are hot for the week, Read Mo...

By Bridget Fabel •

Idaho Moose May Top B&C Shiras World Record

Shelly Sayer’s bull moose from Idaho’s South Hills carries a preliminary net score of 208 1/2 inches, enough to unseat a Boone and Crockett Shiras world record that has stood since 1952. If the numbers hold after the required drying period, the Idaho native will own the top spot in th...

By James Chen •

Idaho Woman’s Bull May Break 74-Year Shiras Moose Record

An Idaho hunter’s bull moose, tagged last Sunday, could unseat a Boone & Crockett world record that has stood for three-quarters of a century, and it already stands to be the largest Shiras moose ever killed by a woman. The Numbers Shelly Sayer’s bull carries a green-gross score o...

By James Chen •

Fair Chase in Montana: 10 Keys to a Real Hunt

A successful Montana big game hunt starts with an honest definition of what “fair chase” means. The Boone and Crockett Club describes it as the ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit of free-ranging wild game in a manner that gives the hunter no improper or unfair advantage. Build...

By Alta ML •

Simple and Multi-Purpose – The Survivalet from Ravenwood Outfitters

In the outdoor gear world, we like things that serve multiple purposes. That allows us to cut pack weight. The Ravenwood Outfitters Survivalet is ridiculously simple in design, yet it has numerous uses. And when it’s not needed, it easily slips into a pack or bag. While I’m not privy to the b...

By Jim Cobb •