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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Back in the 1930’s before I had wormed my way onto the OUTDOOR LIFE payroll, I used to ease the cruel pinch of want by doing pieces for general magazines. I…
The damage to the United States economy because of relentless wars and inflation is becoming more obvious. Spirit Airlines has announced that it is going out of business and ceasing all operations, effective immediately. Failed government bailout negotiations were also to blame. The Trump administration considered a $500 million bailout…
Two West Virginia National Guard officers received military honors Monday for overpowering a gunman who shot two colleagues in Washington, D.C., last November.Army National Guard Maj. Ryan Reynolds and Air National Guard Maj. Edwin Stanfield received the Soldier’s Medal and Airman’s Medal, respectively. The awards are the highest given for…
Retired Navy Capt. William Toti, career submariner and former advisor to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, is filling in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian. As of May 1, Toti is performing the duties of the under secretary of the Navy after Hung Cao took on the role of acting…
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Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Caleb Wilson is a big fan of the often-overlooked burbot, and he says the best time to fish for them is at night. So, on March 19, he and his father Sean went out on the Kootenai River around sunset. They launched in Sean’s 18-foot jet boat along with their fishing buddies, Casey and Cooper Schaff. “I think burbot are so underappreciated,” says Wilson, who works as a seasonal fisheries technician for the Idaho Fish and Game Department. “I love catching them, and the state of…
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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Hammerhead flatworms are invasive and toxic. These worms, native to Asia, contain neurotoxins similar to those in pufferfish. Cutting them multiplies their numbers. They can regenerate from sections of their own body, so avoid cutting them. Safe disposal methods are crucial. Put them in a container and use salt, soapy water, sunlight, or your freezer to kill them without harming the ecosystem. Limited research and resources. Lack of funding and expertise hampers understanding of their ecological impact. Bottom line: Hammerhead flatworms…
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story, “Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk,” appeared in the April 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. Hunting accidents were much more common in the mid-century — before the advent of mandatory hunter safety courses. Hunting is now a relatively safe sport. It was a bitterly cold day, overcast, and with just enough wind to drive the cold through your clothes and into your bones. It was almost but not quite snowing. The few flakes that fell were as…
This article was originally published by Jorge Besada at The Mises Institute. From our freedom to use or transform our private property emerges the freedom to trade it with anyone we choose. This freedom to trade inadvertently transforms mankind into a global supercomputer where private sector companies are always engaged in the process of economic competition, which motivates companies to innovate and copy the innovations of competitors. Economic competition inadvertently causes companies to cooperate in the creation and spread of superior information and subsequent socioeconomic order. Power door locks, power steering, anti-lock brakes, and countless other automotive innovations originated in…
Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Bass anglers love big water with good reason. Reservoirs and rivers are ideal places for catching bass. And smaller lakes and farm ponds can also be killer spots to catch the fish of a lifetime. But I’ll bet most of you drive by quaint little creeks and don’t consider that there may be a lunker lurking in the shallows. As a kayak angler with a passion for finding remote, untouched waters, I often park on the side of a bridge, and launch my kayak down steep…
Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Watching a massive bass blow up on a topwater frog bait is one of the most thrilling moments in all of fishing. In a single instant, you get to witness the power, aggression, and speed of our most prominent and willing freshwater predator. The ferocious strike always seems like a miracle, and yet it’s totally inevitable on the best bass water around the country. That’s why frog fishing for bass is one of the most popular tactics of summer. But to consistently catch bass on frog…
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. The Vortex Diamondback is one of the best value hunting scopes and it’s now an absolute steal. You can save more than half off on it right now, which drops the price to just $200. Here’s what we thought of the scope after our optics test last year. A very good all-around scope that smart shoppers will be able to buy for…
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Picture this: You are driving home from work, or maybe you are sitting in the living room with your family on a humid spring afternoon. The sky suddenly takes on a strange, bruised green color. The wind stops, and an eerie silence settles in. Then, the distant wail of a warning siren cuts through the quiet. When a tornado is imminent, there is no room for guesswork. You do not have time to scroll through your phone for advice or to debate where to hide. It is hard to know what to do when chaos hits your neighborhood. Panic is…
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Master the Art of Preparedness and Survival
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