Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

The author with a hefty pike caught during the long, cold Alaskan winter. (Tyler Freel/) As we plunge into the depths of a winter that many have been dreading, one thing is clear—it’s important to be prepared. And with more and more people looking to recreate outdoors this winter, that means a lot of folks will be pushed out of their comfort zones

When any deer gun season is in, consider staying out of the woods. (Howard Communications/) One of my biggest pet peeves(and probably yours too) is seeing other hunters on public land. For some reason I’m still surprised, and pissed, every time it happens. I can’t stand when someone sets up on top of me during ducks season—particularly when I’ve be

The holidays are fast approaching, but what do you get for the tricky survival enthusiasts on your list (especially the ones who already have two of everything)? Survival gear choices are limitless, making the quest for the perfect gift a tough task. Thankfully, we’re here to help you with some practical gear choices for that special someone (or as

Savage's A22 BNS-SR, new for this year. (Savage Arms/) Since its introduction in 1887 by Stevens Arms, what is now the .22 Long Rifle has become a staple for American shooters and outdoorsmen. The “22” rifle is undoubtedly one of the most popular training, plinking, and small game hunting tools in existence, and there is hardly a hunter who doesn’t

The author's double stand, tucked into the treeline of a small food plot. (Natalie Krebs /) Everything was perfect, until it wasn’t. The family farm hadn’t been pressured much this year, which boded well for the second weekend of rifle season. The lukewarm temps had fallen 20 degrees. The rain I’d sat in for 12 hours straight the previous day, from

In this age of social distancing and pandemic-fueled restrictions on our lives, many of us are having to seek out new entertainment, hobbies, and other ways to maintain our sanity. For many in colder climates, winter brings even more challenges. Outdoor activities are some of the best and safest things to do to help pass a long, potentially isolate

Moreland hunted this buck during Arkansas' early muzzleloader season, but ended up killing him with his bow. (Courtesy Johnathan Moreland /) It’s pretty common to scroll through your social media news feed this time of year and see various photos of bowhunters sitting behind the monster bucks they have shot. It’s not as common, however, to see that

A buck and two antelope does in the hills of eastern Wyoming. (Joe Genzel/) In a joint effort, state and federal wildlife biologists have collaborated to map the migrations of mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, and bison across the western U.S. The Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States: Volume 1 is the first study of its kind to include m

A cluster of spawning sockeye salmon running in the Bristol Bay ecosystem. (Courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/) On Wednesday the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced its rejection of the Pebble Limited Partnership’s permit application to develop a copper-molybdenum-gold mine in southwest Alaska. The proposed project would have

The author’s buck taken at the family deer camp in northern Wisconsin. (Alex Robinson/) The biggest buck in the field was running right toward me. I had imagined this exact scenario playing out maybe a dozen times. I’d studied the satellite imagery on HuntStand of the field edge and hung a stand in this very tree hoping for this exact situation. An

Migration is vital to the survival of mule deer and other wildlife. Understanding migration paths is a key to conserving mule deer and other wildlife for generations to come. As our landscapes become more developed conservation of migration corridors is becoming more important. This is the story of Wyoming’s mule deer. Ongoing migration research is

The author’s Laika pup on its first hunt. (Joe Genzel/) It was a rainy morning in November and the small stand of public timber was filled with deer hunters. I typically come to this spot during the week, but this was a Sunday and the mud hole that doubled as the parking lot had four trucks parked in it. For a second I thought about turning around

Billy White took this great fall gobbler as the tom, and two buddies, picked grasshoppers from a food plot in the Northeast. (Gerry Bethge/) “Why in the hell would anyone want to hunt a wild turkey in the fall?” I asked. “Hell, they don’t gobble!” I remembered being that young, inquisitive-yet-naïve hunter just the other day while doing a deep-free

Bison are destroying critical water sources, diseased goats are running rampant, and pythons are squeezing biodiversity to death. What sounds like chaos at the zoo is actually a series of habitat disasters unfolding in our nation’s national parks. While the sporting community often accuses the National Park Service of preservation practices rather

Fighting a big catfish on a rod and reel is pretty dang fun. But if you’re looking for more efficient means to a fish fry, you’d better learn these methods of trapping cats (just check your local regs before hitting the water). 1. Jug Fishing Jug fishing, formerly called blocking, uses a float in lieu of a big bobber. (Pete Sucheski/) Old-timers us