When a hunter acts irresponsibly, Mr. Arterburn shuts down hunting
Joe's dad always used to let folks hunt his farm in Nebraska, but some careless hunters blow it for everyone.
Original author: Joe Arterburn
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Doing your homework for early-season waterfowl doesn't have to be hard
These tips from a seasoned scouter will help you bag more birds during the first flights of fall. Here's how to prepare for your favorite season…
Original author: Natalie Krebs
People incarcerated in state prisons in the West are working to help secure the future of the native big game and game birds of the American West.
Although once maligned, sagebrush is increasingly recognized as a keystone species of the big, open country of the American West. You can’t have sage grouse without…
Original author: Ben Long
An Indiana bowhunter arrows two monster Indiana whitetails
Jody Marsteller-Davies, an Indiana bowhunter, hunted hard for three seasons and tagged two big bucks.
Original author: By Jody Marsteller-Davies
The albie bite is about to bust wide open on the East coast
These five myths about the false albacore run need busting. Here's what you should know to join in on the madness this fall.
Original author: Stephen Sautner
We checked in with a group of anglers who have taken to the air to land more fish
Is fishing with a drone fair or foul? Here's a roundup of anglers who are testing out new techniques with their drones to make fishing more fun.
Original author: Nick Honachefsky
Wildfires initially leave devastation in their wake, but from the ashes come rejuvenation and big deer
The benefits of wildfires come months or years after the devestation. Bleakness turns to abundance, and that's what mule deer bucks need in order to grow into mature…
Original author: Toby Walrath
Don’t call them cheap. These bargain bows deliver plenty of performance and value
Great hunting bows for less than $600? Yes, it's a reality.
Original author: Tony Hansen
A state-by-state breakdown of the upcoming deer season
Wherever you live or hunt, deer season awaits. Here’s a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season.
Original author: Brian Lovett
Your opening-day countdown for beating the crowds and limiting out
It's going to be crowded at the boat ramp this season, so here's a game plan for the weeks leading up to the opener, and those first few hours that kick off the start of…
Original author: Alex Robinson
Time is running short for one of Wisconsin's greatest—and toughest—trophy fish
It might be the greatest understatment in fishing, but there's something special about big brown trout. Their allure comes not only from their size and beauty, but also…
Original author: Steve Ryan
What happens once your bull is down can make your hunt and even save your life
Elk hunting is hard work, but the real work begins once you actually tag one. Here are some rules to save your back and your meat in the woods.
Original author: Toby Walrath
When ducks show interest but you're not getting shots, it's time to adjust your setup
Instead of just hoping the next flock of ducks will finish, get out there and troubleshoot the spread. Here's how to make deke tweaks for the most common fly-by…
Original author: Tom Carpenter
These rare photos of a big buck rubbing off his early-season velvet are insane
Each year it happens sometime around Labor Day. It’s when whitetail bucks shed the velvet from their antlers.
Original author: Craig Dougherty and Donald M. Jones
Mix and match them to fit your needs and leave the trailer at home
Thanks to new decoy designs, a solo goose hunter now has a real opportunity to set a realistic goose spread of four or five dozen lightweight decoys that fits into the…
Original author: Alex Robinson
The total number of inches may be new, but the tradition of celebrating each turnover certainly isn't
Here's a look at a few of the biggest archery elk from the record books that OL has ever reported.
Original author: Natalie Krebs
Here's how to identify the fungi
You might not expect tree fungus to be particularly useful, but—surprise—it’s often very handy. If you have birch or black locust trees growing near you, then you…
Original author: Tim MacWelch
Plus: California makes gun owners criminals if accused of crime
That is a remarkable number — one in every 20 citizens has a concealed carry permit (CCP) — considering only 4.5 million Americans had a CCP in 2007. Equally remarkable…
Original author: John Haughey
To correctly predict a whitetail's next move, you need to understand its tail language
Look for these eight specific whitetail deer tail behaviors and learn what each means when you're hunting.
Original author: Tom Carpenter
Shoot more early-season teal by zeroing in on their faovrite haunts
Yes, early-season teal hunting is all about good times. But a laid-back approach only works for so long. For real success, you need to understand the birds better and…
Original author: Tom Carpenter