Outdoor Life explains deer shot placement by angle and weapon, emphasizing heart-and-lung shots and the narrower margin for bowhunters.
Where To Shoot A Deer: Everything Hunters Need To Know About Shot Placement
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Here’s Why The Tomahawk Will Never Die
Outdoor Life examines the tomahawk’s enduring use as a field tool and weapon, including its history and modern military and law-enforcement applications.
The Sneaky Reason Hunters Sometimes Miss Easy Shots On Big Game
An Outdoor Life report argues that a poorly matched scope reticle can pull a hunter’s focus from the target and contribute to missed shots.
Old School Tactics For Hunting Big Bucks During Big Storms
An Outdoor Life report outlines traditional tactics for hunting whitetails as a storm approaches, including targeting known feeding routes before bad weather arrives.
Jack O’Connor Dodged Hungry Lions To Take His First Leopard
A 2026 Outdoor Life report revisits Jack O’Connor’s 1959 safari, when he set out to take his first leopard after two earlier trips.
The Grouse Hunt That Cured A North Woods Kid Of Road Hunting — For Good
An Outdoor Life story set on Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail recounts how a young hunter’s first proper grouse hunt changed his approach to hunting.
How To Blood Trail A Deer Properly: The Ultimate Guide To Recovering Your Buck
Outdoor Life’s Oct. 19 guide explains how to assess a deer hit, preserve sign and decide when to wait or call a tracking dog.
When And How To Use A Grunt Tube To Call Deer
A grunt tube can attract bucks in the right conditions, but timing, call type and restraint matter. Here is what hunters should know.
What It Took To Kill The Biggest Buck Of My Life
Outdoor Life editor Alex Robinson recounts the risk, preparation and trade-offs behind a November hunt for the biggest buck of his bowhunting career.
The Best Camp Axes For Splitting, Chopping, Limbing, And Felling
Outdoor Life’s 2026 camp-axe test names picks for splitting, chopping, limbing and lighter camp tasks, from premium axes to budget hatchets.
