Why don’t massive captive-raised deer and elk qualify as world-record trophies? Learn how wildlife science and ethics shape ...

This story, “Double Trouble,” originally appeared in the September 1998 issue of Outdoor Life. SOMETIME EARLIER that afternoon I had given up. My aching muscles and discouraged spirit signaled the end ...

Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are engaged in a one-on-one affair, and the only sounds to be heard are wild noises of the forest. If you believe ...

This photo shows how gigantic an Irish Elk looks compared to two humans. Megaloceros giganteus - literally "giant horn" - is the scientific name for this animal. If you're packing your bag to go find ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’d like to hunt elk in Tennessee this year, the application period for 2026 Elk Quota Hunts opens Feb. 4-25. Every year, thousands enter for a chance to take part, and ...

This story, “Elk Hunting with the Crowds” was originally published in the October 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are ...