The Anniversary Edition 642 from Smith and Wesson

The United States turned a quarter millennium old this year. 250 years of growth from an upstart baker’s dozen former English colonies to the first nuclear superpower. From leaving the empire where the sun never set to unleashing the sun upon the surface of the earth… twice. That is q...

By Keith Finch •

Why Pennsylvania’s Deer Culture Runs Deeper Than Antler Score

Pennsylvania deer hunters are different, and if you have grown up inside it you know why. In this state the whitetail is more than a game animal. It is a state symbol, an economic engine, a cultural touchstone, and in some corners a nuisance. The traditions built around it run deeper than almost ...

By James Chen •

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 •

Armed DoorDash Driver Stops Attempted Carjacking in Georgia

A Georgia DoorDash driver walked away after being shoved. When the man returned, threatened to take his car and gun, and attacked him through the driver’s door, he fought back. Deputies call it “a clear case of self-defense.”

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

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 •

1879 Reichsrevolver: History and Accuracy Test

Germany’s 1879 Reichsrevolver is often dismissed as obsolete. An original shooting test with a removable red dot shows why this big single-action deserves another look.

By Dean Weingarten •

The Best Deer Hunting Cartridges of 2026

These are the hottest new cartridges in the whitetail woods, plus some old classics The post The Best Deer Hunting Cartridges of 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow •
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