A Deadly Polar Plunge

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

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...
New York “Why I Hunt” Photo Essay Contest

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...
How to Define a True “Trophy” Buck

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...
Père David’s Deer Back From the Brink

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...