Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

Open Country The LWCF has been permanently reauthorized, but how much funding will it receive? That “piggy bank” is the Land & Water Conservation Fund, which for more than 50 years has helped fund fishing access sites, public land purchases and conservation…Original link

That Didn’t Take Long… Spring is here and everyone is chomping at the bit to get outdoors and enjoy the nice weather. Shed hunting, hiking, fishing, camping, are all on everyone’s minds. Fresh on the heels of a deadly fall hunting season in regard to grizzly bear attacks in 2018 out West, and on the heels of a liberal judge’s decision to shut down

Bow hunter Dan Pickar breaks down how to shoot a big game animals. Get a breakdown of archery shots on elk, deer and moose. Pickar closely examines his previous archery kills, what went right and what went wrong. Learn about elk anatomy and how that affects shot placement and success. These hunting tips to better understand archery shot placement c

Survival A lightweight, packable gun can help you get food and provide protection in a survival situation Whether you’re a hiker or hunter, pilot or prepper, a survival rifle could decide your fate in the middle of nowhere. That said, here are few things you’ll want to…Original link

Gear Preparation and proper selection keeps battery issues from ruining a trip or getting you in a serious problem Battery problems can ruin your day or leave you stranded. Learn more about the right battery to choose along with some tips on how to properly take care of it.Original link

Gear The author seeks out the Jedi master of traditional bowhunting in hopes of finding the perfect shot There's nothing easy about hunting with a longbow or recurve. Traditional archery is a perishable skill, and my accuracy and consistency have always fluctuated based on…Original link

Come pronghorn antelope hunting with Guy Eastman on the prairie of southern Colorado. He’s hunting an area known for producing Boone & Crockett bucks. Guy turns up a unique antelope buck with forward leaning horns and the hunt heats up on this web edition of Eastmans’ Hunting TV. The post Hunting Colorado Antelope With Guy Eastman appeared first on

Guns Plus: States miss FBI background check reporting deadline The House reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act [VAWA] on April 4—its 25th anniversary—in a 263-158 vote, with 33 Republicans approving the act’s five-year…Original link

Join Mike Eastman on an elk hunt during the peak of the rut in southern Colorado. From muddy bulls to deep growlers, Mike encounters a wide variety of 300+ inch bulls while hunting for a 350s class trophy. Enjoy this classic Eastmans’ hunt straight from our vault. The post Eastmans’ Classic: Elk Rut Hunting With Mike Eastman appeared first on Eastm

Fishing Dial in jumbo spring walleyes by knowing which baits to use and how to fish them Catch giant spring walleyes by knowing which baits to use and how to fish them…Original link

Photo taken by Mike Eastman On January 10th, 2019 Christian J. Cosby of Rock Springs, Wyoming was convicted of the illegal taking of a bull elk from Wyoming elk hunt area 30. Cosby’s elk license for the year of the violation, 2017, was valid for area 93. Cosby claimed to have taken the bull in area 93 with archery equipment, he also entered the elk

Survival Longtime Outdoor Life contributor Michael Hanback is back with tips for avoiding snakebites Wherever you roam, your chances of a potentially dangerous rattlesnake encounter are small. The serpents are shy by nature and do their best to avoid humans. But two…Original link

Fishing Crush salty and sweet cow stripers by understanding how they attack giant live baits—and how to present those baits just right To catch big striped bass, you must first understand how they attack giant live baits, and how to present those baits perfectly.Original link

Fishing Two crappie guides reveal their programs for catching more springtime slabs Two crappie guides explain their techniques for catching big crappie in the spring.Original link

Fishing Let the pros help you put together the perfect swimbait setup for catching trophy bass Let the pros help you put together the perfect swimbait setup for catching trophy bass…Original link