Savage Santa
'Twas the night before Christmas in the old cabin, and the two trappers had just settled in when what to their wandering eyes should appear... "Talkin' about Christmas," said Bedrock, as we smoked in his cabin after supper, an' the wind howled as it sometimes can on a...
The Perks of Muzzleloader Season
Here are some reasons to enjoy muzzleloader hunting this December! Increased Opportunity If you haven't tagged out this fall, muzzleloader season on deer can extend your time afield by either one or two weeks depending on where you hunt. To participate, you need to...
A Deadly Polar Plunge
The explorers planned to sail their balloon over the North Pole and land in Canadian waters – an adventure that quickly proved to be pure folly. The tiny Swedish contingent had gathered in Danskoya at the northern tip of the Arctic island of Svalbard. They were happy...
When to Report a Wildlife Sighting
Animal sightings in Utah have increased, but in what scenarios do these encounters need to be reported to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources? Utah's growing population and expanding developments have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state in...
New York “Why I Hunt” Photo Essay Contest
Photos and essays submitted will be used to support DEC's ongoing efforts to introduce more New Yorkers to hunting and trapping. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced a new statewide photo and essay contest for...
The Pittman-Robertson Act Came at the Right Time
Carl Shoemaker was a fulcrum of sorts who heaved the Pittman-Robertson Act into law. The resulting industry-state-federal partnership has been a boon to wildlife conservation and people across the country. It seems odd to say this, but Ohioan Joseph List may have...
Frenzy of Wildlife Poaching in Oregon Causes Concern
A decapitated black bear joins a growing list of animals from a frenzy of poaching in Lane County, Oregon in recent weeks. The crimes appear to be random and opportunistic, and officials are looking for leads in multiple cases. Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Josh...
How 45 Million Hunters and Anglers are Aiming To Bypass Hollywood
A crowd-sourced film that celebrates life in the heartland is coming to a theater near you. The ideological fault lines running between the coasts and the American heartland, turning red and blue to code words, are manifesting in everything from politics and religion...
Michigan Man Confesses to Killing Deer with a Hammer
Potterville, Michigan man confesses to killing a deer with a hammer after Snapchat video is posted. It only took about one hour for an off-duty Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officer to identify and locate a suspect featured in a disturbing...
How to Define a True “Trophy” Buck
This question might sound simple, especially to those of you that have just begun your whitetail hunting career, but take it from me, it’s a question that has kept deer hunters awake at night. After almost 60 years of "taking to the whitetail woods," I think I am...