The Kids Are Alright After Wisconsin Eliminates Age Restrictions for Hunting
A week ahead of Wisconsin’s nine-day gun deer hunting season was set to open, Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill that would afford the right to hunt to anyone in the state, regardless of age. The bill, supported by both Whitetails Unlimited and the National Rifle Association, did away with both the 12-year minimum age […]
The Outdoor Industry Praises Senate Confirmation of Ryan Zinke as Secretary of the Interior
In a 68-31 vote yesterday, former U.S. Representative Ryan Zinke was confirmed as the 52nd Secretary of the Interior. Testifying before congress in January, the former Navy SEAL and self-proclaimed “Teddy Roosevelt Republican” is set to face a number of particularly vexing challenges as he begins his term. After decades of underinvestment in America’s […]
Arizona Hunter Takes Potential World Record Non-Typical Coues Deer
A little over a year ago, Arizona hunter Terry Edwards took an incredible Coues deer with his bow, one that Pope and Young believes will become the new non-typical world record. Often regarded as one of the more difficult big game species to hunt, these small deer found in Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico […]
Common, But Deadly Plant to Blame for Death of Seven Elk in Idaho
A local sportsmen alerted Idaho Fish and Game officers after he came across a peculiar scene in the Boise foothills just outside of Table Rock. Scattered across the hillside were the bodies of seven recently deceased elk, sparking an investigation by state officials. With the assumptions of foul-play in mind, officers quickly examined the […]
Should Turkey Hunters be Required to Wear Orange?
I prefaced this article with a question because I can’t say with certainty that I have the answer. As a purveyor of news from in and around the outdoor industry, I am fortunate enough to get a taste of much of what is going on out there. Well…as much as I can ingest in […]
Don’t Judge a House by Its Exterior – An Amazing Hunting Cabin
My mother always taught me not to judge a book by its cover, something I now try to teach my kids as well. Oftentimes, things are not always as they appear and by taking the time to have a look at what lies within we can sometimes be amazed. The principle, while usually attributed […]
Hunting Lodge Built by La-Z-Boy Founder Hits Market for $1.75M
Originally crafted by Ed Knabusch, one of the founders of the La-Z-Boy furniture company, this 760-acre property featuring four lakes in Michigan has hit the market with an asking price of $1.75 million. Aptly founded as the La-Z-Boy Club in 1951, the lodge located in northern Michigan supports a wide variety of wildlife including bears, […]
Alabama’s Gun Deer Season Could Be Extended into February
After tabling a variety of proposed changes, Alabama’s Conservation Advisory Board is recommending that the gun deer season within the state be extended until February 10th. The extended season is will not include any closed period during the month of December, but is dependent on the passing of another proposed change. In addition to the […]
5 Jim Harrison Quotes That Display his Passion for the Outdoors
After passing away at the age of 78 on Saturday, the life of author and avid outdoorsman Jim Harrison is being celebrated. Through his career, Harrison penned a variety of gritty works about hunting, fishing and the outdoors, including the 1979 novella, Legends of the Fall. In celebrating his legacy, we recommend picking up a […]
Just in Time for Turkeys: Winchester’s Pattern Board
Winchester Ammunition, now celebrating their 150th anniversary has released an innovative tool to help turkey hunters better identify the right shotshell and pattern before they ahead afield this spring chasing gobblers. Released in April of 2015, the Winchester Pattern Board combines over 3,500 trigger pulls and actual targets shot to illustrate exactly what your pattern […]