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...
Building From the Base Up: Your Under Armour Ridge Reaper System
When the temperature drops and hunting season is upon us, choosing the right clothing is just as important as your rifle, shotgun or bow setup. SPONSORED CONTENT When the temperature drops and hunting season is upon us, choosing the right clothing is just as important...
Père David’s Deer Back From the Brink
The intriguing survival story of a deer species discovered in China more than 150 years ago. When I was a small boy I started digging a hole in the backyard. My dad came out and asked me what I was doing. “Digging a hole,” I answered. He smiled broadly. “If you keep...
Skills of Successful Wingshooting Guides
Being a hunting guide might seem like a dream job, one we would all like to have, but there is a tremendous gap between the dream and the reality. There is a famous anecdote, possibly apocryphal, about Fred Astaire’s first screen test for RKO Pictures. Apparently, the...
Idaho Fish and Game’s Project WILD Goes Virtual with WILD About Turkeys Workshop
With many learning opportunities shifting to online formats, it only made sense for Fish and Game to go virtual with its popular WILD About Turkeys workshop. Idaho Fish and Game’s Project WILD workshops have traditionally been a great way for educators to discover fun...
From Field to Freezer: Tips for Processing Big Game
Here's the basic cheat sheet: Gut it, skin it, keep it clean and keep it cool. You successfully shot a deer, elk or other big game animal. Now the work begins. You want to properly process the animal so you get many healthy, enjoyable meals from it. But you should...