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Outdoor Life has been publishing hunting, fishing, and conservation stories since 1898. Its flagship podcast brings deep-dive journalism to the issues that are most important to sportsmen and women. Hosted and produced by the editors with field reporting from our best contributors, the show airs weekly.
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- 4 days ago55 min
A Guide's Secret Tips and Lures for River Smallmouth
Jake Villwock of Relentless Fly Fishing offers a jam-packed crash course in the best lures, flies, and techniques for river smallies — right now. This episode is brought to you by Bob Rich Books. Hosted by executive gear editor Scott Einsmann. Guest is Jake Villwock / Relentless Fly Fishing. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Why There's No Such Thing as the Best Broadhead
To separate bowhunting lore from fact, and gear editor Scott Einsmann spent a week shooting nine popular mechanical broadheads while testing them for durability, accuracy, wound channel size, and out-of-the-box sharpness. Here's what he found. This episode is brought to you by Ruger. Best Mechanical Broadhead Test: https://www.outdoorlife.com/gear/best-mechanical-broadheads/ Video: https://youtu.be/mG83E95hdSc?si=i8dULz4N5QUW8iqS Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is executive gear editor Scott Einsmann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago57 min
Are New Hunting Rifles Really Better Than the Old Ones?
Have ergonomics and accessories from the precision rifle world actually made modern hunting rifles more effective, or do they just get in the way? Senior staff writer Tyler Freel put old and new models to the test. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed9vyRFB2Z8 Story: https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/new-vs-old-hunting-rifles/ Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is senior staff writer Tyler Freel. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Here's Why They're Actually Killing the Roadless Rule
Last week the US Forest Service announced plans to scrap a key conservation rule for 44 million acres of public lands. Chris Wood, the current CEO and president of Trout Unlimited, helped build the Roadless Rule when he was serving at the USFS back in 2001. He explains why the rule was born out of fiscal conservatism, why "roadless" is often a misnomer, and what the real reason is behind the rollback. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Citing Wildfire Risk, Trump Administration Proposes to Scrap Entire Roadless Rule: https://www.outdoorlife.com/conservation/trump-administration-proposes-to-end-roadless-rule/ Trout Unlimited report on Roadless Areas: https://www.tu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/TU-ROADLESS-REPORT_0401_web.pdf File your (unique) public comment through TU: https://www.tu.org/conservation/action-center/ Hosted and produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Chris Wood of Trout Unlimited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 19, 202647 min
I Shot a Grizzly with the 22 ARC
Senior staff writer and our Alaska bear man Tyler Freel explains why modern bullets have made cartridge size irrelevant for many hunting applications. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 12, 20261h 9m
What 2,000 Blood Trails Tell Us About Recovering Deer
Seasoned bowunter and tracking-dog handler Shane Simpson co-created an app to connect deer hunters with blood trackers. That app also collects a mountain of data about broadheads, shot placement, recovery rates, and more. Simpson and his co-creator, bowhunter and data guru Ryan Carpenter dig through all of it — and provide some key takeaways for hunters — in this week's episode. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. TRAKR App Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Aug 5, 202632 min
A Return to Market Hunting and Venison Sales?
Every so often, a state or agency considers legalizing the sale of wild venison. Catherine Appling-Pooler of the National Deer Association explains why wild venison sales are a "knee-jerk" reaction to a problem that already has a solution. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by executive editor Natalie Krebs. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Guest is Catherine Appling-Pooler, senior director of government affairs for the National Deer Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jul 29, 202650 min
First Came the DOGE Cuts, Then Came the Wildfires
As a former wildland firefighter and former U.S. Forest Service District Ranger for the heart of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Aaron Kania digs into forest management ahead of a historic wildfire season in Minnesota. Bonus points: This episode is recorded from a canoe. This episode is brought to you by Victorinox. Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is Aaron Kania. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About The Outdoor Life Podcast
Outdoor Life has been publishing hunting, fishing, and conservation stories since 1898. Its flagship podcast brings deep-dive journalism to the issues that are most important to sportsmen and women. Hosted and produced by the editors with field reporting from our best contributors, the show airs weekly.
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