Wildlife officials in Tennessee have been searching for two black bears deemed a threat to public safety after they got too close to humans last week. Both incidents, which were captured on video, happened just two days apart and less than a mile apart in the tourist hotspot Gatlinburg. The first incident, which occurred Tuesday, involved a bear approaching a …
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Biologists capture swimming geese from airboats on the Great Salt Lake
If casual visitors to the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge had been paying attention this month, they might have seen a wader-clad duo hanging from the bow of an airboat and pulling Canada geese out of the Great Salt Lake. The airboat raced across the water, slowing only so one woman could grab a goose as it swam through the …
Read More »Elk and deer are more bothered by noisy hikers than ATVs, research shows
Hunters don’t need a team of researchers to tell us that making noise in the woods scares the game – we’ve known that for millennia. What we can’t always say is how a lot of which wild critters endure before they run away, or which common outdoor activities put them under the most stress. Now some of these questions have …
Read More »This crossbow shoots 1-inch groups at 50 yards and is on sale
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › The Ravin R29X was our choice for the best crossbow of the year because it shot the best groups in our head-to-head test. It is also easy to use and a compact crossbow to take with you into the woods. It …
Read More »Losing your favorite fishing spots
The American West has a long history of water access issues. Books have been written on the subject and feature films have been shot. Living outside has published several feature stories on this issue. Most recently, landowners on Utah’s Lower Provo River are trying to block access to the water because they say fishermen are trespassing on their property while …
Read More »Rod and reel combinations for sale at Cabela’s
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Cabela’s 4th of July sale is underway with great deals on fishing gear, including combos. These rod and reel combinations are the easy button to get a perfectly matched rod and reel. Here’s what’s on sale and how some of them …
Read More »High-end binoculars on sale: Leica, Swarovski, Zeiss, Vortex and Sig Sauer
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Good glass is always a good investment and at Cabela’s you can get a good deal on some of the best binoculars. Save $400 on 10×42 Swarovski EL Binoculars Save $300 on 10×42 Zeiss Conquest HD Binoculars Save $250 on 10×42 …
Read More »CJ Alexander pleads not guilty to 23 criminal charges as Ohio poaching trial begins
Today marks the start of what could be a lengthy criminal trial for Christopher “CJ” Alexander, who has been accused of poaching the state’s so-called No. 1 white-tailed deer. With a gross score of more than 200 inches, the buck also had a shot at being the third-largest typical whitetail of all time in Boone and Crockett’s book before being …
Read More »Bass Pro Shops Summer Sale 2024 on rods, reels and waders
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Dress for the fishing season affordably with the Bass Pro Shops Summer 2024 Sale. We’ve found the best deals on rods, reels and waders. Bass Pro Shops Summer Sale 2024 Offers Lew’s custom XP Baitcast combo is $50 off Bass Pro …
Read More »Public approval for hunting and recreational shooting continues to decline in the US
A new survey of national attitudes towards hunting and recreational shooting released today shows a decline in public support for both activities, continuing a downward trend first recorded in 2022. The reportcarried out in collaboration with the Council for the promotion of hunting and shooting sports and the Natural Resources Research Bureau Responsive managementindicates that the derailment of public support …
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