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Should You Harvest Does During the Rut? | Outdoor Life
7 hours ago · Why Doe Harvest During the Rut Is Controversial. There are two lines of reasoning on why hunters should or should not shoot does during the rut. The more does running around, one argument goes, the more bucks those does will attract. That camp passes does during the rut because a live doe might walk by and bring a big buck in on her trail, or ...
Hunting Tips, Tactics, and Stories | Outdoor Life
Sitka Women’s Ambient Jacket Review: A Quiet and Packable Mid-Layer. By Jackie Holbrook. From the experts at Outdoor Life: Hunting tips and in-depth stories on hunting for deer, turkeys, waterfowl, big-game and more.
Best Camping Gear of 2024 - Outdoor Life
Sep 28, 2023 · Best Cooler: RovR RollR. Best Canopy: Soli Air Canopy. Best Toilet: Thetford Porta Potti 135. Laura Lancaster. Staff Writer. Lancaster is Outdoor Life’s gear staff writer where she focuses on in-depth testing of backpacking and camping gear, with a particular interest in lightweight and ultralight gear.
How to Hunt: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Adult Hunters - Outdoor Life
Jul 19, 2023 · That’s why we pulled together this step-by-step guide to help you navigate all the essential stages and skills of becoming a hunter, from signing up for a hunter safety course to cooking your hard-earned venison, and everything in between. Alex Robinson. Editor-in-Chief. Alex Robinson is Outdoor Life’s editor-in-chief.
The Best Shotguns of 2024, Tested and Reviewed | Outdoor Life
Aug 14, 2024 · You will see this reflected in the scores of the hunting shotguns — there are many “good” scores, but no “excellent” ones. Editor’s Choice (Hunting): Benelli Montefeltro Ultra Light. Editor’s Choice (Tactical): Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2. Great Buy (Hunting): Tristar Phoenix.
Podcast: Secrets for Tagging a Mature Buck (and Not Totally …
6 days ago · He takes small wooden beads with a hole in the middle and stuffs cotton into them. He then drips a little bit of deer scent onto the cotton. When he’s hunting, he shoots the beads onto deer trails with a sling shot. The idea is that the scent will get the buck to stop for a moment, but not get spooked. “It’s worked a couple of times ...
The Best Outdoor Security Cameras, Tested and Reviewed
14 hours ago · Best Overall. Eufy SoloCam S340. See It. Best Budget. ArmorCope Wireless Smart Battery Camera. See It. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›. Outdoor security cameras offer peace of mind in a way that a safe, security system, or home defense shotgun can’t.
A Beginner's Guide to Bushcraft | Outdoor Life
Jan 5, 2024 · Bushcrafters learn to rely on a number of different primitive water collection systems. One example is a simple solar distillation setup, something OL contributor Tim MacWelch has also explained in a previous article:. To build one, place a square of clear or milky plastic (5×5 or 6×6 feet) over a three-feet-deep hole with a clean container centered in the bottom.
The Best Survival Gear of 2024 - Outdoor Life
Aug 22, 2023 · We’ve rounded up our top picks from years of in-depth testing to bring you the best survival gear for every scenario. Health and Safety. Best First Aid Kit: NOLS Med Kit 4.0. Best Fire Starter: Pyro Putty. Best Knife: Benchmade Mini Adamas Folding Knife. Best Headlamp: Black Diamond Storm 500R.