Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

State school trust lands weren't intended to allow public hunting access, but that may be changing. (John Hafner/) The way Dan Harrison sees it, the “Keep It Public” movement gets it doubly wrong when it comes to state school sections. First, school trust lands aren’t public, he says, in the same way that federal Forest Service or Bureau of Land Ma

Trim a mat to match the shape of the floor space to protect as much of your vehicle as possible. (Motor Trend/) Factory floor mats are one of the first things to wear out on a well-used hunting truck or SUV. Allowing the floors to go unprotected can mean expensive carpet replacement, or even allow rust in the floorboard. But it’s not always easy to

If you don’t have a truck or trailer, a roof-mounted rack is the safest way to haul your kayak or canoe. (Thule/) Sometimes, getting a new toy for the outdoors also means investing in a way to carry it. This is especially true of canoes, kayaks, and SUPs, which are usually hauled via car or truck rack. If you already have the bars and roof mounts b

Pals. The author's bull, a magnificent public-land OTC 6x6, was the group's second bull in less than 24 hours. (Adam Amick/) The mission was a Colorado/Wyoming public-land archery elk hunt with over-the-counter tags. There were three of us — two with Colorado tags and one with a stamp from the Cowboy state. Hunting on Colorado’s northcentral border

A wild north-­country buck emerges from the timber in Wisconsin. (Linda Freshwaters Arndt/) Our deer-hunting culture is changing. A whole generation that has grown up with trail cameras, food plots, and hunting television shows is after much more than a giant buck this fall (though we’ll shoot one if we get the chance). If you listen to the real ex

Modern electric coolers require little power to operate. (Dometic/) While electric coolers have been around for quite some time, modern versions have truly arrived as a legitimate alternative to ice coolers. They are still quite expensive, but so are today’s high-end ice chests. When you are shopping around for your next cooler investment, here are

Bergara’s own Rick Taylor brought home the bacon in Tennessee with his B-14 HMR, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. (Bergara/) You might have heard that we have a major feral hog problem here in Texas. Overall damage is estimated at more than $400 million per year and our estimated 3 million hogs, according to some reports, make up as much as 50 percent o

A good seat cover can make your drive more comfortable and prevent stains, scratches, or tears. (Realtree/) A truck’s interior is one of the most abused yet least protected areas of any hunting or fishing vehicle. Before all those road trips and random insults begin to take their toll on upholstery, stitching, and cushions, investing in a simple se

In the fall of 2018 we experienced a tragedy in some of Wyoming’s more remote country when a sow grizzly attacked a guide and his hunter while they were breaking down a recent elk kill. That hunt ended in tragedy and my prayer is that we don’t experience that in any state this year. With four separate attacks now in the Gravelly Range it appears th

Join a DIY mule deer hunt in Wyoming with Ike and Mike Eastman. This hunt is a family tradition for the Eastmans’. Mike Eastman has been mule deer hunting this part of the state for decades now. The father-son duo returns to the sagebrush for another friendly big buck competition in this web edition of Eastmans’ Hunting TV. Don’t miss this high cou

Whether you’re a hunter, angler, shoot, camper, or just someone who enjoys spending time away from the trailhead, your gear can make or break a trip. We know you want to buy the best gear you can afford, which is why we created Bargain Hunter. Our team is working directly with some of the best outdoor brands in the business to bring you good deals

If you found yourself in a tough spot in the wild, imagine how comforting it would be to have some tasty food set aside (for both calories and morale). Even though you could last for many weeks without food—provided you have met your shelter and water needs—in a survival setting, you can never overestimate the power of food. Coming from a culture t

Getting a dog to recognize their duties and obey commands in the field is not an easy task. (Mitchell Orr/Unsplash/) Training any dog is hard work. It takes time, patience, and a lot of “atta boys” to get the right results. But there are plenty of tools to help along the way. Here are three that are commonly used to teach everything from “sit” and

Blisters are common, but with a few preventive measures, you can avoid them altogether. (Will Truettner/Unsplash/) Blisters can stop a hunt in its tracks. Whether on your own feet or those of a partner, a simple hot spot can quickly turn into a debilitating injury that takes days to heal. No medical kit should be without some sort of blister treatm

While there are big differences among the (left to right) .308 Win., .300 Win. Mag., and .338 Win. Mag., they all kill elk quite handily. (Ron Spomer/) While a few hunters insist that they know the best cartridge for elk hunting, most of us are still searching. The problem seems to be that we discard any rifle/cartridge that fails to anchor the las