The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time

These are our favorite classic and modern shotguns for hunting upland birds The post The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Alex Robinson •

7 Trophy Smallmouth Waters, From Lake Ontario to Dale Hollow

Smallmouth hold in clear water, so they readily spot your line, and they feed on crayfish, alewives, and invasive gobies. Build a food chain on crayfish and hellgrammites, add rocky substrate and consistent current, and you have the makings of a trophy fishery. The seven waters below span natural...

By James Chen •

Concealed Carry Corner: How To Choose The Perfect Carry Gun

Welcome back to another edition of Concealed Carry Corner. Last week, we talked about how to travel with your carry guns and best practices when it comes to preparing to travel. If you happened to miss that article, be sure to click the link here  to check it out. This week, I want to look a...

By Matt E •

Zeiss Expands the Conquest Apia Spotting Scope Family to Four Models

Six months ago, a compact angled spotting scope called the Zeiss Conquest Apia 65A showed up with a simple pitch: Zeiss optics, low weight and an affordable price. Now the family has grown. VALYRA  has announced the Conquest Apia 85A, two straight models and a batch of eyepieces and accessor...

By Eric B •

Lodestar Adds Red, Green and Gold Dot Options to the LNK9

Red, green or gold: Lodestar Technology has put the choice of reticle color into the LNK9 lineup. The LNK9 now comes in three new optics configurations, with a 2 MOA Green, Red or Gold Dot reticle. The new options give owners more say over the sight picture, while keeping the features, performanc...

By Eric B •

The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026

With more than a century of great elk cartridges to choose from, there's room for both the classics and modern options The post The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Ron Spomer •

States Split on SBR and Suppressor Laws After ATF Ends NFA Registration Enforcement

States are taking different approaches after ATF ended enforcement of major NFA registration requirements. Florida, Idaho, and Mississippi officials have recognized aspects of the federal relief, Montana lawmakers are preparing legislation, and Maryland State Police insist SBR registration remain...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Diamondback Firearms DB15 Swamp Stalker Is a Sports South Exclusive

Most camo rifles get their pattern from a factory machine. The DB15 Swamp Stalker gets it from a stencil, a steady hand and a lot of patience. Diamondback Firearms built this 5.56 NATO rifle as a Sports South exclusive, and the finish is made of precision-cut stencils, hand-laid patterns and indi...

By Eric B •
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