Hunting and Fishing News Blog Articles

Safely rowing down a river—and getting the anglers on fish—hinges on focus and communication. (Brian Grossenbacher/) Every year, it seems like some company introduces a new oar-powered boat or raft. And these days, vessels capable of carrying two or more people down a river come in all shapes, sizes, and materials, many of which are affordable, giv

Your hunting and hiking trips require sustenance. (Leo Foureaux via Unsplash/) Energy bars are fine, even though some may taste a bit more like hardtack than the chocolate, hazelnut, coconut they advertise. Energy gels are tough to swallow on a good day. Sometimes you just want real food. That’s where this list comes in. Each of these items are who

Quick, clean cuts. (Jeremy Stewert via Unsplash/) Some fish are easy to filet. A salmon, for instance, takes a few swift slices from a sharp blade and you have beautiful slabs of pink meat ready for the grill. A burbot, on the other hand, with its extra slimy skin, is another story. But no matter what fish you’re tackling—from the easiest to the mo

The inertia-driven Benelli Super Black Eagle 2. (Joe Genzel/) The debate over inertia-driven autoloaders vs. gas-operated semiautos has been going around the shotgun world since the conclusion of World War II. For more than a century, inertia guns have been in the hands of hunters, thanks to John Moses Browning’s Auto-5, and a Danish gunsmith, Chri

As we have seen more strict lockdown procedures in recent days many states are not allowing nonresident hunting and fishing. Not only could this be bad for hunters and fisherman, this also trickles down to local economies being hit which include outfitters, guides, local hotels, restaurants and other tourism based businesses. Montana currently has

The author fishes Montana’s Boulder River, where the banks and bed are open for wading. (Brian Grossenbacher/) Ice and snow crunch under our tires as we pull up to one of the most popular stretches of river in Wyoming. On any given spring day, this spot on the North Platte is shoulder-to-shoulder combat fishing in front of a small dam that releases

Late-season gobblers get spooky, so keeping calls light is the smart approach to lure in an old tom. (Lance Krueger/) Every turkey hunt is a head trip as much as it’s a pursuit of beard and spur. Your elation lights up the dawn when a wild tom on a distant limb gobbles in reaction to your bogus owl hoot or coyote howl. As long as he keeps respondin

A shooter in Arizona prepares to ring steel with an RDS-equipped pistol. (Yamil Sued/) As we begin a new decade, handgunners are realizing a new normal: Miniature red-dot sights are quickly becoming the primary sighting system on virtually all pistols, whether for hunting, sport shooting, concealed carry, or service. Don’t be left behind. Getting u

Don't let a drizzle dampen your spirit. (K B via Unsplash/) Rain is rarely ideal for outdoor exploits, but it’s a reality we all face at some point. Don’t be left out in the cold, or forced to stay inside. These three rain jackets are perfect for any outdoor outing, whether a warm-weather one where you need a light shell or a torrential November do

Warm hands mean longer days doing what you love. (Bonnie Kittle via Unsplash/) Too often we make excuses for why we stop working and playing when it gets cold. At the top of the list is numb digits. Our fingers don’t work, we say. Frostbite is a real concern. We don’t have the right gear. Toss those excuses aside and invest in the clothes you need

Arguably the best way to cook for a crowd. (Amazon/) Maybe you eat grilled meat for every meal because you never really figured out how to cook meat indoors. Maybe you save grilling strictly for weekends, when you can pour yourself a drink and linger over coals. Maybe you need something just a bit fancier. Whatever your cooking habits may be, these

Tents for your next solo trip. (Tim Foster via Unsplash/) Why pack a 3-man tent when it’s only you? Who wants to carry more weight than necessary into the woods? Sometimes solo expeditions are the best, and when you’re on one, all you need is a small place to keep you safe, warm and dry. These four tents will take care of any need, from the smalles

Cabin fever is real problem. But it's one you can solve. (John Hafner/) These days there’s enough fear and uncertainty to go around for everyone. Most folks are simply doing their best to hang tough and help keep themselves and others safe the best way they can. Many of us now find ourselves on lockdown, mandated to stay home. Some are lucky to hav

Archery hunting spring longbeards is popular, but it’s not easy. The difference between what has to happen to fill a shotgun tag on a turkey versus what has to happen to skewer one with an arrow is as wide as the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. While it might seem as simple as popping up a blind in a field and yelping until a gobbler

Success with dropback steelhead is all about monitoring river conditions. (Joe Cermele/) Based on my first few attempts, I assumed that suffering was essential to catching steelhead on Great Lakes tributaries. Those early trips, made between December and March, left me with numb extremities, ice-clogged guides, and few, if any, fish. That’s why, du