You’ve finally installed your trail camera the place. Every day or two he’ll send you a photo of a giant old buck, and now all you have to do is wait for the right wind to sneak in and hunt him. And then suddenly the camera cuts out. It’s a new camera, battery life seemed fine, cell reception was decent… …
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Michigan girl breaks state record for black bears set by her mother 26 years ago
Autumn Pratt of Grayling, Michigan is literally following in her mother’s footsteps as a hunter. In 1997, Autumn’s mother, Dawn, killed a black bear with a bow and arrow, which turned out to be a state record in the women’s archery category. About 26 years later, in the fall of 2023, Autumn used her bow to tag a bear that …
Read More »Top fall superfoods to boost your health
As the leaves change color and the air becomes crisp, fall brings with it an abundance of nutrient-rich superfoods. These seasonal foods not only add warmth, variety and deliciousness to our meals, but also provide numerous health benefits. The science of superfoods: understanding their impact Superfoods are foods that are rich in nutrients and provide significant health benefits. They are …
Read More »The best bags at Cabela’s
We may generate revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. More information › A shooting bag isn’t exactly the coolest category of shooting equipment. For many shooters, a “range bag” is the backpack that is convenient and can handle the weight they put in it, especially if they are just starting out. But at …
Read More »Iowa’s Black Crappie record in limbo as officials try to verify the species
The jury is still out on whether John Foster’s 4-plus pound crappie will remain an Iowa record. Foster caught the fish on September 23 and Iowa Department of Natural Resources officials announced the new fishing record in a Facebook post two days later. Shortly thereafter, however, the DNR updated its post to clarify that Foster’s black crappie might actually be …
Read More »‘I was in disbelief.’ Fishing Guide releases Montana’s pending Smallmouth Bass record
Fort Peck Lake in northeastern Montana is a vast reservoir with plenty of walleye and smallmouth bass. And it’s where part-time fishing guide Josh Johnson caught the bronzeback of his dreams on Tuesday. “I always wanted to catch a fish for the record book, and since 2017 I was chasing the small Montana record,” Johnson said. Outdoor living. “I guide …
Read More »Hunting black bears with the 6.5 Creedmoor
There’s something about the 6.5 Creedmoor that brings out the worst in people. On both sides of the coin, there are people who are so emotionally attached to their beliefs about this cartridge that it almost becomes part of their personality. In my time at Outdoor living, I’ve seen these battles raging in the comments sections and have always wondered …
Read More »Watch: Rutting Bull Moose runs over Deer Hunter during a scouting trip
Tuesday morning would be a quiet trip to the woods for Caleb Lewis. The 27-year-old from Maine’s northernmost Aroostook County had to set up some wildlife cameras and scout some areas, and he’s always on the lookout for sheds. Lewis and his wife own an antler dog chew business together. But things took a turn when Lewis found himself in …
Read More »Last-Chance Billy: While battling MS, a diehard hunter draws a one-shot mountain goat tag
Justin Christensen used to run through the mountains of Utah. His friends used to call him “the mountain goat” because of his ability to cruise at an astonishing pace through the most treacherous backcountry terrain. After decades of hunting big mule deer in the Wasatch Range, Christensen knew the terrain and habits of the animals that lived there by heart. …
Read More »Wisconsin duck hunter shoots and kills one of five gray wolves surrounding his cabin
A 19-year-old Wisconsin duck hunter shot and killed a gray wolf at close range while hunting on public land in Oneida County on Sept. 21, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said. Chase Melton, who was with two other teens at the time, told reporters he had no choice but to pull the trigger. Melton said their duck house was …
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