Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation presented Jimmy Stafford, retired wild turkey and small game coordinator of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, with the Wayne Bailey Lifetime Achievement Award. The NWTF announced Stafford’s award during the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration at its 47th annual NWTF Con

Brownells invites customers to help celebrate the grand opening of the new Brownells website starting Monday February 27 at www.Brownells.com. The new version of www.Brownells.com is optimized for mobile devices and features upgraded search functions along with a blog and content section. The centerpiece of the New Website Grand Opening celebration

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—Ken Perrotte of Virginia received the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year Award for his ability to share the story of the NWTF’s conservation and hunting heritage efforts nationwide. “I am grateful and humbled to receive this recognition, particularly when there are so many deserving communicators,”

SK Guns®, the Nation’s only limited-edition, series-driven production manufacturer, is honored to announce its contribution of more than $20,000 in support of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s conservation research mission. On Feb. 18, 2023, at the NWTF’s Annual Convention and Sport Show in Nashville, SK Customs donated two sets of custom desig

RC Cartridge, manufacturer of Olympic, World, and National Championship-winning clay target cartridges has joined the long list of industry supporters of the Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP). In business since 1970, RC Cartridge uses a variety of processes to ensure precision and accuracy of manufacturing, resulting in a cartridge used by clay

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — Sarah Johnson of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted the NWTF’s NRCS Making Tracks Award during its 50th anniversary celebration at the 47th annual National Wild Turkey Federation Convention and Sport Show, sponsored by Mossy Oak. “Words can’t explain it,” Johnson said at the NWTF’s Golden Awards Gala. “Having

Alien Gear Holsters® supports the mission of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) to bring an end to child exploitation and sex trafficking. Alien Gear Holsters®, designers and manufacturers of American-made holsters and firearms accessories, and the Rapid Force  line of Level 2 and Level 3 Duty Holsters, announce a significant collaboration wit

Choosing the right fishing line is an important factor in successful fishing. The fishing line should be strong enough to withstand the weight and strength of the fish you are targeting, yet flexible and sensitive enough to feel even the slightest bite on your bait. Here are some factors to consider when picking a fishing line: Line strength: The s...

On February 25, 2023 one of my game cameras took a picture of the first buck that had shed it’s antlers after the 2022 deer season in our area. So now, I have an eye out for more shed buck  pictures. Original link

Closed Edge Hinge Cuts The trees in the picture above were hinge cut parallel to the edge of a food plot to block deer travel. This is an example of a “Closed Edge Hinge Cut.” A “Closed Edge Hinge Cut” is a section of trees that are Hinge Cut in a row, all hinging in the same direction. Whether it is along a field edge or confined within a woodlot,

Packing your RV trip-by-trip is a good habit. You bring only what you need and stay organized. In this way, you ensure food isn’t wasted by creating a meal list with needed ingredients. You plan out your activities to know what supplies and equipment to bring. And you pack appropriate clothing for the expected climate. But what do you bring for une

STOP! Don’t answer that question without reading this post, because you are probably going to be wrong! First, the question needs some qualifiers. The main question is centered on predation of whitetails across the continental U.S., and it includes all deer from newborn fawns all the way up to grown adults. And, it also centers […]

RVing Gateway Arch National Park is easier and more accessible than in more remote national parks. In fact, this park is located in an urban setting, giving visitors unique opportunities to discover the important role St. Louis played in the Westward Expansion of the United States in the 19th century.  Why Visit Gateway Arch National Park in an RV?

Inspired by the many adventures he experienced as a member of the Air Force Pistol Marksmanship Team back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Dr. Robert “Doc” Engelmeier from Pittsburgh, Pa., created his own exposé. Documenting his excursions, including to Camp Perry, he goes into remarkable detail about being a competitor during that time period, t

Fiocchi, a global leader in defensive, target, and hunting ammunition, announces the appointment of shooting industry veteran David Blenker to the position of President and CEO of its North American operations. Blenker will replace Anthony Acitelli, who is retiring after a three-and-a-half-year tenure in this role. An experienced corporate leader a