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.

The Outdoor Life Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Outdoor Life, with 184 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Outdoor Life hosts The Outdoor Life Podcast, a sports show with 184 episodes published.

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  Episode #183

  Here's Why We’re Moving Toward Grizzly Hunting and Wolf Delisting

  Sep 23, 202645 min

  Recently, the Trump administration directed the Interior Department to turn over more predator management to the states. Hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean, who has been interviewing folks across the West, explains what state-led management might look like. This episode is brought to you by ⁠Ruger. ⁠Hosted by editor-in-chief Alex Robinson. Guest is hunting and conservation editor Andrew McKean. Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio. Produced by executive editor Natalie Krebs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Episode #182

  A Guide's Secret Tips and Lures for River Smallmouth

  Sep 16, 202655 min

  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

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  Episode #181

  Why There's No Such Thing as the Best Broadhead

  Sep 9, 202644 min

  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

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  Episode #180

  Are New Hunting Rifles Really Better Than the Old Ones?

  Sep 2, 202657 min

  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

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  Episode #179

  Here's Why They're Actually Killing the Roadless Rule

  Aug 26, 202644 min

  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

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