Prehistoric Humans May Have Stocked Mountain Lakes With Trout, Study Finds

Stone Age Fish Traps Found at a Norwegian Mountain Lake Archaeologists have uncovered the first known evidence that prehistoric humans stocked freshwater fish in upstream mountain lakes. In 2022, researchers spotted what appeared to be fish traps on the lakebed of Lake Tesse in the mountains of m...

By AllOutdoor Staff

Best Shotguns of 2026, Range Tested & Reviewed

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.

By Alex Robinson

Are Berkley Lab Series Baits Actually Better? Lake & Pond Tested

I’m typically a late adopter of fishing lures and baits. I stick with what I know works, and once a lure has proven effective, I’ll reluctantly add it to my tackle box (until I gain more confidence with it). However, the Berkley Lab Series earned a significant spot in my tackle box after its ...

By Wes Littlefield

Pennsylvania Sets New Trout Size Limits and Expanded Steelhead Access for Anglers

Anglers across Pennsylvania are getting ready for some big changes to the state’s fishing rules. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is moving forward with new regulations that affect trout size limits, steelhead access, and even catfish. These changes are meant to improve fishing opp...

By AllOutdoor Staff

Colorado Wildlife Team Rescues Rare Cutthroat Trout From Gold Mountain Fire

When a wildfire threatens a forest, most people think about the danger to homes and large animals. But fires can also put fish at risk. That is exactly what happened during the Gold Mountain Fire in Colorado, where a team from Colorado Parks and Wildlife stepped in to save a very special group of...

By AllOutdoor Staff

Maine’s “Old Lady Angler” Is Breaking Fishing Stereotypes Online

  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...

By AllOutdoor Staff

Tragic WWII Story of the Sullivan Brothers

Steven Spielberg’s 1998 film Saving Private Ryan is pure Hollywood fiction, but it was inspired by the true – and all too tragic – story of the five Sullivan brothers. The siblings enlisted/re-enlisted in the U.S. Navy following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and i...

By Peter Suciu

How Long Does It Last? Food Safety After a Power Outage

In the wake of disaster or crisis, food safety is crucial. It’s bad enough to lose power, but contracting a foodborne illness is just adding insult to injury. This is especially true if you don’t have running water, either. The moment power is cut to your fridge and freezer, the inside of tho...

By Jim Cobb
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