When summer flows drop and warm, trout retreat into scattered cool-water pockets and need a rest. The smart move is to pivot to smallmouth bass, which thrive in the warmer, higher-flow rivers where trout struggle. But wading a skinny river for bronze is not simply trout fishing with a different t...
Can you smell it? That crisp scent of fall is in the air, the temps are beginning to drop, and that can mean only one thing to us archers: archery season is upon us! When it comes to archery hunting, whether you are a newbie or a veteran to the hunt, there is a lot […] The post The Definiti...
A fun aspect of owning firearms is actually getting to shoot the weapon as part of your training. After spending some time lane shooting at your local range, you’ll likely find yourself seeking ways to take your skills to the next level. A great outlet for this is competitive shooting....
Defense After Dark is a new five-module course with Dan Brady on defending yourself in low light — handheld and weapon-mounted lights, tactics, and drills.
See OL’s range-tested picks for the best 2026 shotguns, from Beretta’s AX800 Suprema to Browning’s Maxus II Golden Clays. The post Best Shotguns of 2026, Range Tested & Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.
  Fishing has long been seen as a hobby for a certain kind of person, but a rising social media personality is proving that anyone can pick up a rod and enjoy the outdoors. Known online as the “Old Lady Angler,” this woman has captured the attention of fishing fans across Maine a...
Don’t learn travel the hard way. Read “International Travel: A How-To Guide for Beginners and Seasoned Travelers.” From pre-trip planning to money, tech, transportation, and the problems most travelers don’t see coming, a practical guide for first-time and seasoned travelers alike...
In this article, Jeremy Tremp reviews the Samson SAS Tactical Folding Stock for the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker rifle. The Springfield Heatseeker is a phenomenally accurate bolt-action rifle from the factory, so how much can a third party stock like the SAS really do for the gun? Tha...
There comes a time in most people’s lives when they start looking for exactly what they want instead of just what is available. With the benefit of experience and some additional disposable income, many experienced shooters start seeking out custom solutions that match their needs precisely...
Learning a pistol red dot takes practice. These five drills help shooters find the dot faster, stay target-focused, track recoil, and build cleaner follow-up shots.