Reviews For Outdoor Life Magazine

When you talk about outdoors magazines, no conversation is complete without some mention of OUTDOOR LIFE. Call it the legacy of Jack O'Connor, whose columns still appear in OL decades after his death, or the contributions of modern legends like shooting editor Jim Carmichael and hunting editor Jim Zumbo, as well as the hot new blood, like Bill Winke, OL consistently delivers the goods.

Features regularly include in-depth analysis of major controversial issues, rather than the recycled "Is The .270 Better Than The .30-06?" rag. Recent topics have included "Predators and Their Place," (if you don't think that is hot, come to SoCal and try to trap a problem cougar, or go to Montana and raise the issue of wolves), "The Decline of the Mule Deer," and "Poaching In America," a three-issue series that told it like it is.

Regular departments on hunting dogs, whitetails, shooting, fishing, and sporting gear keep up the infusion of vitals, while departments like "Compass" tackles issues like the state of Prince William Sound a decade after the Exxon Valdez spill, the poisoning of Cherry Creek, Montana to preserve native trout, electrofishing and its effects on hatcheries, and bogus world record smallmouths.

For hunters and fisherman, OL delivers a slice of the outdoors experience like we know it to be, devoid of liberal media obfuscation, uninformed inuendo, and politicized grandstanding. For non-hunters and non-fisherman, OL provides an honest assessment of all that's right with our outdoors sports, as well as what's wrong, and what sportsmen are doing about it.

It may not be your favorite magazine; sometimes it isn't mine. But OL is a quality, professional, classy publication that is at the forefront of outdoors-related sports in North America today. At 102 years old, perhaps the biggest compliment one can pay to OL is that it manages to uphold the traditions of its heritage while thriving in the America of today.

For twelve bucks a year, it hits my mailbox once a month, and so will continue.


Recommended:
Yes

I started reading Outdoor Life when my dad subscribed to it. That was about two years ago, and I haven't quit yet. This magazine has it all, great and informative articles, up to date news on things that might affect your hunting/fishing, great reviews on products that outdoorsmen might use, and the list goes on. The articles are written by professional hunters, which means you will be getting information straight from the facts. They put columns in the magazine every months that talk about different things happening in each region of the U.S. which can help notify you when the eating habits change or whatever. They also put in a good bit of humor to keep you interested. This magazine covers everything from deer, to elk, to largemouth bass.

This magazine has something for everybody. I know it has helped me and my dad get to some hot spots for deer, turkey, squirrel, dove, and bass. I would recommend this magazine to any of you who likes to go out into the outdoors to hunt or fish. All in all, I give this magazine a 9/10.


Recommended:
Yes

Outdoor Life is certainly a magazine for the Serious hunter or fisherman. It combines tips and strategies from experts in the field and gives great recommendation for what types of guns are best for what game, what ammo works best, what types of fishing lures to use when, where and how, and MUCH MORE! The only criticisms that I have for Outdoor Life, as far as content goes, is that its seems to be a little, not much, but a little more intensive on hunting rather than fishing. If you are a fisherman and only interested in reading up on fishing, then you might want to consider a magazine that is completely geared toward angling. However if your are an all around sportsman then I think this magazine has just what you are looking for.
As far as the magazine structure itself goes, I found it to be very easy to read as well. It does have rather lots of advertisements, but then again I never really saw an outdoor magazine that didn't. The content of the stories make for some enjoyable reading, however, and it MORE than makes up for the many advertisements. I would recommend it to anyone with outdoor interests.



Recommended:
Yes

I've been reading Outdoor Life for about two years now. I wish I could say something of a longer interval such as twenty or thirty years, but I'm not even that old. I have found that you don't have to read this magazine for a long time to see that it has great articles and helpful advice. If you are interested in hunting, fishing, or camping, then there is probably something in there for you. You can find tips on bow hunting, how to clean a deer, how to clean a fish, how to call in a turkey, the list goes on and on. There are tips on how to stock a first aid kit, how to prevent bears from entering your camp, things to bring on a camping trip. You will also find great true stories about bear attacks, crocodile hunting trips, and other experiences. There are letters from the readers asking questions and receiving answers from the editors. There have been questions about what rifle calibers to use on elk, places to stay during their trip, and all sorts of questions that could be shoved away by the editors. Instead they decide that every question deserves an answer and they take the time to do so. My favorite parts of the magizine are the "It happened to Me" section, this is shown in comic strip form. It contains many true events that happened to people, all of them accidents or attacks while hunting. The other section I like is the "Last Laugh" section which has funny stories about Pat Macmanus. This magizine has a little something for everyone. Similar magizines would be "Outdoor Guide" and "Explore". Try reading this magizine for yourself. I can tell you about it, but until you open it up for yourself, you'll never know.

Recommended:
Yes

Outdoor Life remains one of the best generalist hunting-and-fishing magazines of its kind. It is different from Field & Stream (which is also damn fine) in that adventure and more basic info is presented more often. The writing is terrific, as it has always been, with guys like Jim Zumbo and Pat McManus making your day.

I highly recommend Outdoor Life for kids who are learning to hunt and fish. The magazine has a high ethical standard and tells it like it is. Photo and other art support in the magazine are classic and haven't changed over the years, fortunately. The magazine's editing is as good as it gets and the writers whose names appear on Outdoor Life's articles know what they are talking about and know how to talk about it.

If you have allowed your subscription to lapse, get it going again. You can always depend on Outdoor Life for fun, facts, and adventure.


Recommended:
Yes

This is one of the best magazines for the outdoors enthusiast. I start from What's on Your Mind and work my way to the end. The magazine covers many aspects of the outdoors from hunting to fishing. Have a dog, there is an article in here for you. Collect guns, here is information. Tired of poachers and their harmful effects on wildlife and the ethical hunter, read about the Violator Compact agreement and try to get some interest in this sort of penalty in your state and neighboring states. Did you see much game from your stand this year, if not, learn how to set up a stand in your particular part of the country. This magazine is worth the price of a subscription.


Recommended:
Yes

My,where to start I've read Outdoor life for 35 yrs. and its still as good
as the old days. you can't say that about many things. I am seasoned hunter and have over the years gleaned many strategies and tibits from the pages of this mag. I'm a poor fellow and while have only been a subscriber at times. There has always been someone to hand their mag. down and inturn so did I. I have had 50lbs. of OL's and gave them to my
budding nimrods and would point out a story or to about safety or what happens when your not safe. Huntin and fishin it may not have made this country great but it fed it when was young and continues to show much about life to are people. A most read for those of you that haven't.


Recommended:
Yes

Outdoor Life includes many good articles on hunting and fishing. These articles helped me learn some new tricks on how to bag the big ones. This magazine includes, advertisements for items that are on sale in stores. The one and only thing that I didn't like about Outdoor Life was these advertisements. It seemed to me like they were on every other page but when there was an article written the author knew what they were talking about. I would recommend this magazine to any person that like to be in the outdoors and likes to further their knowledge in the sport of fishing and hunting. I would also recommend Saltwater fishing this is another great fishing magazine.


Recommended:
Yes

I would highly recommend this book to any man or woman who is thinking about becoming or even who already is. This will tell u great tips on hunting, Fishing, Hiking, and much more. Inside this magazine there is always a section of funny stuff and information about whitetail deer. I always try to beat my dad to this magazine because I can learn alot about it and it helps me in the woods. I have read alot of the articles in this magazine and I am amazed about all the information I get from it. I have no been a succesful hunter yet but I will soon be one. I have a feeling that everything I learned form and haven't yet learned will help me a great deal in my future hunting. But this magazine isn't just for hunters and is for every outdoors man that wants to be or is.


Recommended:
Yes

Outdoor life was there when my friend got his buck and hopefully the magazine will be by my stand this winter when I go hunting. I ounce scanned over the magazine with my friend and I saw great things in there. My friend told me that he learned almost all of the things he knew about deer hunting with the Outdoor life magazine in his hand. He says its his bible. My grandma also gets this magazine. She even let me barrow the video she had from Outdoor life. It is really going to help me in the next season when the buck comes by. With new articles every issue about something different its hard to share the magazine with someone. But you learn to suck up your gut and get on with life, Outdoor Life. And if it doesn't help you, well you probably can't read.


Recommended:
Yes