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A leopard in india killed three children and is now being hunted by authorities.

Leopard on a Killing Spree in Northern India Claims the Lives of Three Kids in 48 Hours Leopard on a Killing Spree in Northern India Claims the Lives of Three Kids in 48 Hours

black bear follows BC family

“Do Not Run!” Family Stalked by a Black Bear on Hiking Trail “Do Not Run!” Family Stalked by a Black Bear on Hiking Trail

By Kristen A. Schmitt

A cow moose charged two hikers.

Colorado Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots, Kills Charging Cow Moose Colorado Sheriff’s Deputy Shoots, Kills Charging Cow Moose

By Joe Genzel, Tyler Freel

FL gator bull shark

Florida Fisherman Photographs Alligator Trying to Take on a Bull Shark Florida Fisherman Photographs Alligator Trying to Take on a Bull Shark

By Keegan Sentner

Ryker Webb was found in Montana.

3-Year-Old Boy Found After Missing for Two Days in Rural Montana 3-Year-Old Boy Found After Missing for Two Days in Rural Montana

comet cannon fawns dawn russell

Pregnant Whitetail Doe Gets Hit by a Truck and Gives Birth on Impact Pregnant Whitetail Doe Gets Hit by a Truck and Gives Birth on Impact

Bristol bay watershed

Klutuk, the Mad Trapper of Bristol Bay Klutuk, the Mad Trapper of Bristol Bay

SC boat crash Memorial Day weekend

Watch: Boat Operator Loses Control and Crashes Onto a Dock at South Carolina Marina Watch: Boat Operator Loses Control and Crashes Onto a Dock at South Carolina Marina

FWC gator in water

Florida Man Attacked and Killed by an Alligator While Collecting Frisbees in a Public Lake Florida Man Attacked and Killed by an Alligator While Collecting Frisbees in a Public Lake

By Kristen A. Schmitt

Tourist takes photos with moose.

Tourist Gets Way too Close to Moose For Selfie—and Is Lucky He Wasn’t Stomped Tourist Gets Way too Close to Moose For Selfie—and Is Lucky He Wasn’t Stomped

Mobile Bay fishing.

Charter Captain Survives Hypothermia and 10 Hours of Treading Water After Being Thrown from His Boat in Mobile Bay Charter Captain Survives Hypothermia and 10 Hours of Treading Water After Being Thrown from His Boat in Mobile Bay

black bear on bird feeder Maryland DNR

Wisconsin Couple Fends off Bear Attack in Their Own Home Using a Kitchen Knife Wisconsin Couple Fends off Bear Attack in Their Own Home Using a Kitchen Knife

By Kristen A. Schmitt

A mountain lion attacked a woman and her dog in California

Dog Is Critically Injured After Fighting Mountain Lion to Save Its Owner Dog Is Critically Injured After Fighting Mountain Lion to Save Its Owner

A bear in Colorado tore apart the interior of a truck after getting locked inside.

A Bear Got Trapped Inside This Colorado Pickup Truck A Bear Got Trapped Inside This Colorado Pickup Truck

By Keegan Sentner

A wildfire in Michigan caused the evacuation of 13 individuals at a hunting camp.

13 Evacuate from Michigan Hunting Camp as Wildfire Burns Thousands of Acres 13 Evacuate from Michigan Hunting Camp as Wildfire Burns Thousands of Acres

By Keegan Sentner

black bear attacks woman in new jersey

New Jersey Woman Attacked by a Young Black Bear, Just 50 Miles from NYC New Jersey Woman Attacked by a Young Black Bear, Just 50 Miles from NYC

Brown bear sow and cub

Fatal Bear Attack on Army Base Shows How Fast—and Unpredictable—Grizzlies Can Be Fatal Bear Attack on Army Base Shows How Fast—and Unpredictable—Grizzlies Can Be

Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why You Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear

Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why You Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear Thirteen Yards in One Second: Why You Can Never Outrun a Charging Bear

Morel mushroom hunters from Iowa

Two Iowa Men Find Nearly 200 Pounds of Morels Two Iowa Men Find Nearly 200 Pounds of Morels

Thick trees in the fog

When a Lost Kid Wanders into Your Hunting Camp When a Lost Kid Wanders into Your Hunting Camp

By Nick Fasciano

A grizzly bear walks down the road.

“We Don’t Want Any Trouble!” Watch Nervous Cyclists Talk to a Grizzly Bear “We Don’t Want Any Trouble!” Watch Nervous Cyclists Talk to a Grizzly Bear

A coyote attacked a 2-year-old kid on a beach in California.

Watch: Coyote That Attacked Toddler on a California Beach Killed by Local Law Enforcement Watch: Coyote That Attacked Toddler on a California Beach Killed by Local Law Enforcement

By Keegan Sentner

A grizzly steps out from behind a tree into a meadow.

Are Grizzly Attacks Really on the Rise? Are Grizzly Attacks Really on the Rise?

By Natalie Krebs

Frank Glaser's Story Will Wolves Attack A Man?

Will Wolves Attack a Man? A Story from the Archives Will Wolves Attack a Man? A Story from the Archives

By Frank Glaser, as told to Jim Rearden, introduction by Tyler Freel

A female black bear attacked a New Brunswick Man

New Brunswick Man Stabs Attacking Black Bear with His Pocketknife New Brunswick Man Stabs Attacking Black Bear with His Pocketknife

Granola bar cut up on an Alaska map of Dall sheep country

Stranded in Sheep Country with Bugs, Bears, and No Food Stranded in Sheep Country with Bugs, Bears, and No Food

A mountain lion attacked a dog in British Columbia.

Canadian Plumber Kicks a Cougar in the Head to Save His Daughter’s Dog Canadian Plumber Kicks a Cougar in the Head to Save His Daughter’s Dog

shooting a 44 Mag.

Bear Gun Shootout: 10mm vs .44 Mag. Bear Gun Shootout: 10mm vs .44 Mag.

By John B. Snow

cougar and sheep fall to their deaths

From the Archives: Mountain Lion and Ram Fall to Their Deaths From the Archives: Mountain Lion and Ram Fall to Their Deaths

By Outdoor Life Online Editor

california teenagers saved from drowning

Watch: California Fishermen Save Two Teenagers from Drowning in Monterey Bay Watch: California Fishermen Save Two Teenagers from Drowning in Monterey Bay

Georgia Man Dies After Contracting Tick-Borne Heartland Virus

Georgia Man Dies After Contracting Tick-Borne Heartland Virus Georgia Man Dies After Contracting Tick-Borne Heartland Virus

A Florida charter captain helped rescue Cuban refugees from drowning.

Charter Captain Helps Rescue Cuban Refugees from Drowning in the Florida Keys Charter Captain Helps Rescue Cuban Refugees from Drowning in the Florida Keys

Survival is a state of mind cover of Outdoor Life.

The Survivor’s Mindset: The Latest Digital Edition of Outdoor Life Is Here The Survivor’s Mindset: The Latest Digital Edition of Outdoor Life Is Here

By Alex Robinson

gray wolf from michigan dnr facebook

Wolf Attacks Hunting Dog in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Officials Confirm Wolf Attacks Hunting Dog in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Officials Confirm

Find a plate full of morels jsut walking around the block.

The Ultimate Guide to Finding Morel Mushrooms in Your Subdivision The Ultimate Guide to Finding Morel Mushrooms in Your Subdivision

The vast Alaskan forest

The Tlingit Legend of the Kóoshdaa Káa The Tlingit Legend of the Kóoshdaa Káa

Beware of Everything Spread

Beware of Everything: A Harrowing Sheep Hunting Tale, From the Archives Beware of Everything: A Harrowing Sheep Hunting Tale, From the Archives

By Donald L. Jenkins, introduction by Tyler Freel

A Florida man died after hitting a gator with his car.

Florida Driver Dies After a Collision with an 11-Foot Alligator Florida Driver Dies After a Collision with an 11-Foot Alligator

Authorities Suspect that Missing Montana Hiker Was Killed by a Grizzly Near Yellowstone Park Authorities Suspect that Missing Montana Hiker Was Killed by a Grizzly Near Yellowstone Park

Watch: Two Pigs Take on a Black Bear

Watch: Two Pigs Take on a Black Bear Watch: Two Pigs Take on a Black Bear

two bodies recovered toledo bend 2

The Bodies of Two Louisiana Fishermen Have Been Recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir The Bodies of Two Louisiana Fishermen Have Been Recovered from Toledo Bend Reservoir

Watch: Wiener Dog Saves Owner from Charging Moose, Another Moose Attacks a Dogsled Team

Watch: Wiener Dog Saves Owner from Charging Moose, Another Moose Attacks a Dogsled Team Watch: Wiener Dog Saves Owner from Charging Moose, Another Moose Attacks a Dogsled Team

Blacklegged deer tick

Rare and Dangerous Tick-Borne Disease Found at an Alarmingly High Rate in Pennsylvania Rare and Dangerous Tick-Borne Disease Found at an Alarmingly High Rate in Pennsylvania

shear water, uscg

Coast Guard Rescues Shark-Bit Fisherman in the Bahamas, Credits Tourniquet for Helping Save His Life Coast Guard Rescues Shark-Bit Fisherman in the Bahamas, Credits Tourniquet for Helping Save His Life

bear henry via facebook

Missing Person Found After Surviving Nearly Three Months Alone in the Vancouver Island Wilderness Missing Person Found After Surviving Nearly Three Months Alone in the Vancouver Island Wilderness

Video: Bison Herd Tramples Car in an Alaska Traffic Jam

Video: Bison Herd Tramples Car in an Alaska Traffic Jam Video: Bison Herd Tramples Car in an Alaska Traffic Jam

A moose attacked a sled dog team.

“He Was Charging Full Speed Right at Me.” The Alaskan Musher Attacked by a Moose Shares Her Story “He Was Charging Full Speed Right at Me.” The Alaskan Musher Attacked by a Moose Shares Her Story

By Natalie Krebs

hiking with a backpack

The Average Joe’s Training Program: Get Into Backpacking Shape for Mountain Hunts The Average Joe’s Training Program: Get Into Backpacking Shape for Mountain Hunts

By Jace Bauserman

bobcat on golf course

Video: Bobcat Spot-and-Stalks Golf Course Ducks in Arizona Video: Bobcat Spot-and-Stalks Golf Course Ducks in Arizona

Italian Hunter Killed by Wounded Wild Boar Italian Hunter Killed by Wounded Wild Boar

Shark bites rose in 2021.

Florida Accounted for Nearly 40 Percent of Shark Attacks Worldwide in 2021 Florida Accounted for Nearly 40 Percent of Shark Attacks Worldwide in 2021

florida man attacked by black bear

Video: Florida Man Attacked by Black Bear on His Porch While Defending His Dogs Video: Florida Man Attacked by Black Bear on His Porch While Defending His Dogs

Florida black bear in a tree

Black Bear Attacks Central Florida Woman and Her Dog Black Bear Attacks Central Florida Woman and Her Dog

A group of rescuers on a mountain standing over someone in a litter

Gear

Wilderness Medicine and First-Aid Courses Save Lives in the Backcountry Wilderness Medicine and First-Aid Courses Save Lives in the Backcountry

By Samantha Silverman

Mountain lion attacks elk on front porch.

Video: Colorado Man Wakes Up to Discover a Mountain Lion Eating an Elk on His Front Porch Video: Colorado Man Wakes Up to Discover a Mountain Lion Eating an Elk on His Front Porch

By Natalie Krebs

300-pound Texas pig attacks hunter

Texas Deer Hunter Gets Tossed by a 300-Pound Wild Boar, Shoots It from 5 Feet Away Texas Deer Hunter Gets Tossed by a 300-Pound Wild Boar, Shoots It from 5 Feet Away

A hunter gored by a big 10-pointer got his buck in the end.

Georgia Hunter Tries to Retrieve His Buck, Gets Gored in the Thigh Georgia Hunter Tries to Retrieve His Buck, Gets Gored in the Thigh

Nunavut hunter in Winnipeg hospital bed

Nunavut Hunter Survives 5-Day Blizzard, Loses Both Hands to Frostbite Nunavut Hunter Survives 5-Day Blizzard, Loses Both Hands to Frostbite

Boar bites surfboard

A Surfer in Hawaii Was Attacked by…a Wild Pig? A Surfer in Hawaii Was Attacked by…a Wild Pig?

David Koenig MMA fighter found in Branson, Missouri.

Missouri Shed Hunter Discovers the Remains of MMA Fighter David Koenig Missouri Shed Hunter Discovers the Remains of MMA Fighter David Koenig

By Natalie Krebs

The weirdest stories of 2021 for hunting, fishing, and conservation.

The Weirdest and Wildest Stories of 2021 The Weirdest and Wildest Stories of 2021

Phillip Brown escaped a bull shark attack

Spearfisherman Survives Rare Bull Shark Attack by Stabbing the Shark with His Spear Gun Spearfisherman Survives Rare Bull Shark Attack by Stabbing the Shark with His Spear Gun

Jamie Antonio Hall is missing after a tornado in Western Tennessee killed his brother and nephew.

Two Duck Hunters Died in a Tornado That Hit Reelfoot Lake, Family Still Missing Third Hunter Two Duck Hunters Died in a Tornado That Hit Reelfoot Lake, Family Still Missing Third Hunter

By Natalie Krebs

Bull elk kills cow in Smoky Mountains

Photos: Rutting Bull Kills Cow Elk in Great Smoky Mountains Photos: Rutting Bull Kills Cow Elk in Great Smoky Mountains

By Joe Subolefsky