Hunting and Fishing News & Blog Articles

EPA’s Clean Water Act 404(c) Final Determination prohibits and restricts mine waste discharge in the Bristol Bay watershed and safeguards fish, rivers and a way of life; move is celebrated by Alaskans, anglers, hunters.  WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publicly announced a Clean Water Act 404(c) Final Determination

Hatsan’s NEW ZADA break barrel air rifle is the newest edition of entry-level, spring-action air rifles. The refined design is precision-engineered to be the ultimate high-performance beginner’s shooting platform. Designed for a lifetime of use, the ZADA utilizes a precision rifled German steel barrel and a synthetic molded shroud to reduce overall

The Original Muck Boot Company Men’s Apex Pro Vibram Arctic Grip All-Terrain Boot Review We have been using Muck Boots for well over 20 years, and these new Apex Pro boots are some of the best we have had the chance to use and test. It all comes down to the simple look and feel of these boots. As well, we like the new Vibram Artic Grip All Terrain

  Planning that epic RV trip across North America? Good Sam has added 54 new campgrounds to its network for RVers eager to jump into the camping life. Good Sam members save big with the 10 percent discount. While exploring, discover all of the RV campgrounds in the Good Sam Network. If you’re not a member, joining is simple: Purchase a membership a

Past readers of this blog recall that in 2022 the WDFW commission cancelled the annual spring bear hunt in Washington, claiming lack of scientific evidence for the hunt, despite 48 years of data and the elk population being significantly below target.  The main reason for the cancellation of this hunt has to do with the commissioners that our gover

How do you manage trash and recycling in your RV?  The biggest problem with RV trash cans is there’s often not a specific place for them, except in bigger, luxury RVs. Trash in an RV fills up quickly, becomes smelly, and attracts flies and animals.  RV kitchens are so small that they rarely have a place to hang or store a trash can. This is especia

Wetlands are being lost three times faster than forests     On Thursday, Feb. 2, Ducks Unlimited (DU) and conservationists worldwide will celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD) to recognize the importance of wetland ecosystems for humans and wildlife. This year’s theme is “It’s Time for Wetlands Restoration.” Part of DU’s mission is to raise public awa

Speer Ammunition was recently awarded the French Police 9mm duty handgun ammunition contract for Speer 124-grain Gold Dot. The duty handgun contract will supply this agency for up to four years with an expected quantity of 20 million rounds. “We are extremely pleased with this prestigious contract award,” said Speer’s President Jason Vanderbrink. “

Sioux Falls, SD —- South Dakota’s Second Century Habitat Fund (SCHF) in partnership with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (GFP) have partnered together to raise awareness and financial needs, for the devastating effects the winter of 2022/23 has done to South Dakota’s Wildlife across the state.  South Dakota was stricken with heavy snowfall and r

Last week, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Board of Directors (Board) welcomed new members to the Board rounding out a full slate of individuals representing various industries who all share in the mission of working with the Foundation’s leadership and staff to protect and advance our outdoor heritage. This latest round of members i

SEE HOW TROPHY GRAPH SYSTEMS IMPACTS THE FISHING DAY WITH THE GUYS FROM FISHING UNIVERSITY Fishing University with Charlie Ingram will feature Trophy Graph Systems, a Rose Metal Products (RMP) brand, on the January 30th episode airing on both the Outdoor Channel and the World Fishing Network. In this segment, Trophy Graph Systems Johnny Christy and

An average of 88% of state white-tailed deer harvests occur on private land, according to the National Deer Association’s latest Deer Report, released today. Texas reported the highest rate of private-land deer harvest at 99% while Massachusetts reported the highest rate of public-land harvest at 43%. “Most of America’s 600 million acres of public

Selecting a sharpening system for a hunting camp can be a tricky business. There are many choices available for keeping your steel keen, and even more knife manufacturers and blade style options.  What is a hunting knife exactly? After the hunt, a hunting knife prepares the game for food. This includes but is not limited to skinning and boning. Som

When we think of the NWTF and Tennessee, we can’t help but think about our 50th anniversary celebration in Nashville just on the horizon, but that’s not the only thing to celebrate in the Volunteer State — the Tennessee NWTF State Chapter recently helped expand research efforts that will ultimately benefit turkeys and turkey hunters. The new resear

Come Check Out the Widest Range of Turkey-Hunting Specific Scopes and Sights at the Hawke Optics Booth #2156 Hawke® Optics, a worldwide leader in quality sporting optics that perform outstanding in the field while maintaining optimum value for the consumer, is coming to the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention February 15- 19, 2023 (bo