Outdoor Life’s 2026 optics test names the Garmin L60i its Editor’s Choice and highlights rangefinders for hunting and shooting at several price points.
The Best Laser Rangefinders For Hunting And Shooting, Tested And Reviewed
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How To Mount A Riflescope Like A Pro. Follow This Step-By-Step Guide
Outdoor Life published a step-by-step guide to leveling, positioning and tightening a riflescope, with advice on eye relief and fastener torque.
His Bow Exploded When He Tried To Arrow His Target Buck — But He Still Got The Deer
Max Wynn’s compound bow failed during a shot at his target buck. He returned with a replacement bow and took the 8-point deer the next evening.
A Veteran Bowhunter Finds Two Bucks Locked Together Deep Into Public Land. Should He Shoot Them?
Robert Denninger found two mature bucks locked by their antlers on Oklahoma public land and called a game warden before deciding to shoot them.
What Makes These 10 Portable Power Stations Versatile In 2027?
A 10-model roundup compares capacity, output, charging speed and portability, from compact device chargers to large home backup units.
First Lite Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket, Tested And Reviewed
An Outdoor Life reviewer tested First Lite’s $350 Uncompahgre Foundry Jacket in Colorado rain, snow and wind, then used it in Pennsylvania.
The FN Mauser Is The Best Deer Rifle That History Forgot
An Outdoor Life report revisits a 1951 Belgian-made FN Mauser in .270 Winchester and its place among postwar sporting rifles.
Counter Drone Technology Has Come To Deer Hunting And Landowners Are Starting To Fight Back
A deer-management operator is promoting systems that detect drones over hunting properties and identify pilots, as costs and legal limits remain concerns.
Here’s What Most Hunters Get Wrong About Whitetails, According To A Top Deer Expert
Whitetail habitat expert Jeff Sturgis says hunters can overhunt small properties, overplant summer food and rely too heavily on food plots.
“I Wanted To Throw Up.” I Missed 7 Bucks In A Row Before Finally Learning A Hard Lesson
An Outdoor Life account describes a hunter’s eighth missed buck and the hard lesson he discovered days later while pheasant hunting.
