Recent Hunting And Fishing Articles
Grand Lake Grind: Bass Champs Face the Bite
Out on the rippling waters of Grand Lake, Oklahoma, the air carries that sharp edge of November—crisp enough to remind you winter's knocking, but still holding onto the warmth of a reluctant fall. The Toyota Series Championship, sponsored by Phoenix Boats, kicked off under skies that mixed blue per
Monster Missouri Catfish Slips Away: A Record That Got Away
In the wide, muddy sweep of the Missouri River, where the current pulls like an old grudge and the bottom hides secrets in every snag, Jesse Lance found himself locked in a battle that any fisherman worth his salt dreams about. It was October 25, a crisp fall day near Kansas City, and what started
Passing the Torch: Free Tags Ignite Arkansas Youth Deer Hunts
In the crisp chill of early November, when the leaves crunch underfoot and the woods whisper promises of adventure, Arkansas fathers, grandpas, and uncles gear up for one of the season's purest joys: watching a young hunter's eyes light up at the crack of dawn. The 2025-26 deer season kicks off wit
Vermont's Wake-Up Call: Saving Wildlife Before It's Too Late
In the crisp fall air of New England, where the leaves turn gold and hunters take to the woods, Vermont just drew a line in the dirt—or maybe in the mud by a mountain stream. Lawmakers there have rolled out Act 47, a tough new piece of legislation that's shaking up the rules on hunting and wildlife
Idaho's Grim Reminder: Hunting's Deadly Edge
In the crisp autumn air of Idaho's rugged backcountry, where the thrill of the chase meets the quiet snap of a twig underfoot, two lives ended abruptly last week. Not from the wild's claws or the bite of winter, but from the careless twitch of a trigger. Kaylanee Orr, a vibrant 21-year-old newlywed
When Deer Season Turns Sour: ND Hunters Get Refund Lifeline
In the crisp fall air of western North Dakota, where the golden prairies stretch out like an old friend's handshake, deer season has always been more than just a hunt. It's a ritual—a chance to slip away from the daily grind, shoulder a rifle, and reconnect with the land that shaped generations of
What’s Putting U.S. Hunting at Risk
What’s Putting U.S. Hunting at Risk Image credit: Gentleman's Pursuits/Canva Hunting’s been a way of life for a lot of us, a tradition that goes bac
Is CWD Closing In on America's Big Game?
Across the heartland and beyond, hunters are facing a quiet but relentless foe that's changing the game in the woods. Chronic wasting disease, or CWD, is spreading through deer and elk herds in ways that demand attention from anyone who values time in the stand or the thrill of a clean harvest. Thi
Unlocking Vast Hunting Lands on the Plains
Out on the windswept prairies of western Nebraska, a group of hunters trudged through thick grass under a crisp December sky, their breath fogging in the chill. They'd flushed a single rooster earlier from a promising swale, but now their eyes were fixed on a distant shelter belt. With dogs leading
Trump's Shutdown Move: Hunts Roll On in Wildlife Havens
In the middle of a government shutdown that's left national parks shuttered and folks scrambling without basic services, President Donald Trump has made a call that's got hunters breathing a sigh of relief. His administration has quietly told the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to keep the gates ope
