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What bears do in March March at a Glance: Some black bears leave their dens to walk around, stretch their legs, and then go back to sleep. Other bears leave dens for good. Bears emerge skinny, groggy and thirsty and soon go looking for roughage. Newborn black bear cubs keep growing in their dens. Yearlings that denned up with mom last fall celebrat

Photo Credit: byrdyak_Envato Most folks have strong feelings about grizzly bears and their ESA (Endangered Species Act) status. Myself included.  I will spare you too much opinion and simply say that the bears are recovered and management should be handed to the States. Exactly like western wolves in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.  That said, the U.S.

Photo Credit: macropixel_Envato Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has signed a bill allowing the shooting of certain non-game animals from a vehicle.  The non-game animals in question include prairie dogs and ground squirrels but game animals may NOT be shot from a vehicle… “According to the statute, shooting from a public road or highway, including the

Photo Credit: YuriArcursPeopleimages_Envato A pair of recent poaching cases have once again made me question whether the penalties for egregious and premeditated poaching are strict enough. I’ve held the opinion for a long time that suspended hunting privileges, slight monetary fines and gear confiscation don’t go far enough and these cases prove m

  Sign In  Register Sign In 2 minutes reading time (393 words) RV Industry News RVing in Japan is an exciting way to experience the country's stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant culture at your own pace. While Japan is known for its efficient public transportation, traveling by campervan or RV offers flexibility and access to hidden ge

  Sign In  Register Sign In 2 minutes reading time (393 words) RV Industry News RVing in Japan is an exciting way to experience the country's stunning landscapes, historic sites, and vibrant culture at your own pace. While Japan is known for its efficient public transportation, traveling by campervan or RV offers flexibility and access to hidden ge

Perch Fishing Tips for a Successful Catch Perch are one of the most popular freshwater game fish, known for their aggressive bites and excellent table quality. Whether you're targeting yellow perch in lakes or white perch in rivers, these tips will help you improve your success. 1. Find the Right Location Look for perch in shallow waters (5-15 feet...

The head and neck area of a turkey is a prime target.  Shotgunners know that a single pellet in the brain or spine will kill a turkey on the spot.  A broadhead striking this region is equally devastating, yet some hunters have taken this shot further by using broadheads so large that they decapitate the gobbler.  This effect is 100 percent lethal,

Photo Credit: harrycollinsphotography_Envato If you commented/voted on the 2025 elk proposals for the Brownlee and Weiser River Zones, you might have noticed something.  There were new/more tags being proposed in those zones.  This was a pleasing sight when I cast my vote for the proposal.  It came as no surprise to me when IDFG announced that they

Photo Credit: Harrycollinsphotography_Envato The Utah state legislature is eyeballing doubling all nonresident license costs in the state which will begin July 1st, 2025. This bill is expected to easily pass the House and Senate. The bill will effectively raise the price of all nonresident tags by 100% and would make Utah the most expensive state t

Photo Credit: Harrycollinsphotography_Envato The Utah state legislature is eyeballing doubling all nonresident license costs in the state which will begin July 1st, 2025. This bill is expected to easily pass the House and Senate. The bill will effectively raise the price of all nonresident tags by 100% and would make Utah the most expensive state t

The 2025 Vegas Shoot and the World Archery Indoor Series Finals have furthered the incredible legacy of the Easton X series as the world’s most successful indoor arrow shaft. The World Archery Indoor Series produced a gold medal sweep and a near-total podium sweep throughout the 2024-2025 open circuit events. These events culminated with the first

The 2025 Vegas Shoot and the World Archery Indoor Series Finals have furthered the incredible legacy of the Easton X series as the world’s most successful indoor arrow shaft. The World Archery Indoor Series produced a gold medal sweep and a near-total podium sweep throughout the 2024-2025 open circuit events. These events culminated with the first

Z-Man®/Evergreen International alliance delivers new ChatterBait® JackHammer Baby Jack Ladson, SC (March 18, 2025) – Three years ago, the idea was conceived. Realizing most great anglers were throwing ChatterBait JackHammers at every derby and on every bass lake in America and beyond, Brett Hite and Japanese bass wizard Morizo Shimizu quietly retur

A spring gobbler is one of bowhunting’s toughest challenges.  Even after outwitting its incredible eyesight and hearing, a gobbler is easy to miss or wound at point-blank range.  Remember that a strutting turkey has more than 50 percent feathers, so there is no “there,” there.  Hunters need to develop a mental picture of a wild turkey in various co