Eighth Grader Arrows a 238-Inch Buck, Potentially the Largest Non-Typical Buck Ever Killed by a Youth Hunter in Kentucky Eighth-grader Ian Meredith skipped school on Monday, Sept. 26 to hunt for a massive whitetail named “Tackle Box” that frequently appeared on his family’s 400-acre property in Kentucky. Initially hesitant, Ian’s mother, Beth, eventually allowed him … Read more
Hunting Cougars with Ben Lilly: The Last Mountain Man This story, titled “Last of the Mountain Men,” was originally published in the May 1948 issue of Outdoor Life. Ben Lilly, an esteemed hunter and houndsman of the American West, was born in Alabama in 1856 and died in New Mexico in 1936. MANY OF MY … Read more
Massachusetts Shed Hunter Discovers Buck Half-Eaten by Coyotes, But Still Alive Patrick Guyette went for a walk in central Massachusetts woods on a cold, snowy afternoon in early January, hoping to find early sheds. Instead, he stumbled upon a bloody scene that reminded him of the unforgiving natural word: On an iced-over pound, a mortally … Read more
Pheasant Hunting Tips for the Late Season By late season, dumb pheasants are dead. Survivors have learned that running instead of flying evades dogs and hunters. These escape artists often squirt out of cover before you see them. The conditions can be brutal with high winds, frigid temps, and deep snow, making late-season pheasant hunting … Read more
The Complete Guide to Buying Your Next Used Hunting Truck Buying a used truck for hunting can be an affordable alternative to purchasing a new one. However, navigating the used truck market can be challenging. To ensure a successful purchase and avoid future headaches, it’s crucial to do your due diligence and research. Here’s a … Read more
Pennsylvania Hunter Takes Top 10 Non-Typical Buck in State History A Pennsylvania hunter has entered the Pennsylvania Big Game Record Book with an impressive kill. Matthew Lingle shot the buck in Centre County last November, and it was officially scored by a Boone and Crockett Club scorer on Feb. 2. The buck measures 203 3/8 … Read more
I Shot the Wrong Bull, but It Was the Best Day in the Woods This story, “Elk by Error,” was originally published in the June 1947 issue of Outdoor Life. CAUTIOUSLY I shifted my eyes. A thousand feet below, I saw white water whipping through a canyon. The trail, cut through rock, wasn’t wide enough … Read more
Hunting the Invasive Iguanas of Puerto Rico Somewhere there may be wise, funny, charitable iguanas, and some of you may keep them as pets. But squinting up into a mangrove tree in southern Puerto Rico, trying to resolve a red-eyed, hissing wild iguana in the confusion of slender green leaves, it’s hard to imagine these … Read more
How to Call Ducks and Geese Calling ducks and geese to your decoy spread can sometimes be unpredictable. While you may have success with some birds flying straight to you, others may circle and hesitate. To optimize your chances of a successful decoying experience, it’s important to understand that a downwind approach is often more … Read more
Hoping to Kill a Nice 8-Point, Hunter Tags Triple Droptine Buck Instead It was Sept. 10, the day after North Carolina’s archery season opened, and Kristina Causey was in a rush to get to her treestand. Causey, a property manager who lives in Oak Ridge, climbed into her stand around 6 p.m. She saw some … Read more
