Hunting

Chronic Wasting Mapped: onX CWD Map Layer

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) raises red flags about the health of animals and game meat. With a map layer from onX, you can find out where CWD is across North America. Read More...

July 20, 2018

The Best Hunting Podcasts for the Offseason

Summer’s here, which means the itch for fall has also arrived. Quench your autumnal desires by listening to the following podcasts, which educate, entertain, and illuminate all things hunting. Read More...

July 13, 2018

Accessorize This Cooler: OtterBox Venture Review

OtterBox has gone back to its outdoor product roots with the Venture Cooler series. We took the Venture 65 on several multiday excursions for this review. Read More...

July 11, 2018

Danner Pronghorn Hunting Boot: A Season-Long Test

Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the hope my feet would stay warm and dry. Read More...

June 13, 2018

To Kill a Black Bear: A Hunt for Answers

A hunter struggles with ethical questions, both societal and personal, surrounding black bear hunting. Read More...

June 6, 2018

Conservation’s Latest Problem? Not Enough Hunters

Hunters are among the biggest funders of conservation in the United States. But as hunting numbers decline, who will be left to foot the bill? Read More...

May 18, 2018

Idaho Approves First Lower 48 Grizzly Hunt in Decades

Idaho approves a "once in a lifetime" grizzly bear hunt – the first such hunt in the lower 48 in decades. Read More...

May 10, 2018

A Guide to Spring Turkey Hunting

Whether it's your first-time turkey hunting or you're a Grand Slam holder, the condensed guide I provide below will help you. Learn more about finding turkeys, staying safe and legal, choosing a turkey hunting approach, and purchasing the right gear for turkey hunting. Read More...

April 23, 2018

Tree Huggers & Hunters Unite: Patagonia Founder Joins BHA Rendezvous

The brand Patagonia and the organization Backcountry Hunters and Anglers may come from different sides of the recreational aisle. But with a mutual goal of protecting public lands access, their alliance could make a powerful statement. Read More...

April 17, 2018

Beginner’s Guide to Shed Hunting

Ready to get outdoors and explorer the spring woods? Shed hunting is a fun activity that can fill the shoulder-season void. Read More...

March 20, 2018

Chronic Wasting Disease Spreads to Mississippi

Chronic wasting disease is confirmed for the first time in Mississippi, and officials are trying to minimize the spread. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the state's first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a whitetail deer in Issaquena County last month. Read More...

March 6, 2018