Recent Hunting And Fishing Articles

The deer hanging in a garage, the ducks in a cooler, the fish on ice—these represent something far bigger than weekend recreation. Across North America, over 50 million people participate in hunting and fishing, creating what amounts to a massive food production system that operates outside grocery

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced a new system for hunters looking to access a prime piece of wildlife habitat in the Flathead Valley. Starting March 1, the agency will begin accepting applications for limited hunting opportunities at Foys Bend Fisheries Conservation Area through a d

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has slashed the commercial greater amberjack catch limit in the Gulf of America for 2026, marking a significant setback for the region's fishing industry. The new restrictions, which took effect January 5, come as a direct consequence of last year

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is taking hunting regulations directly to the people. Starting next month, the agency will hold a series of town hall-style meetings across Iowa to review how recent hunting seasons went, discuss potential changes to the rules, and most importantly, listen t

The crisp September morning started with promise. Bulls were bugling in the pre-dawn darkness, their calls echoing across the rolling hills and sand dunes northeast of Casper, Wyoming. Mark and three companions had positioned themselves carefully on a small piece of state land, accessible only thro

Anyone heading to Florida for a few days of fishing this year needs to know about a quiet change that's already causing headaches at boat ramps and tackle shops across the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission eliminated online and phone sales of short-term non-resident f

When a single mountain lion killed 23 sheep in one night on Scott Chew's ranch near Jensen, Utah, it wasn't just another livestock loss. For the fourth-generation rancher and state representative, it represented a growing problem that eventually helped reshape Utah's approach to managing its cougar

The 5 Hardest Fish to Catch Through the Ice Image credit: OpenAI As winter casts its icy spell, the thrill of ice fishing beckons the adventurous an

When temperatures plunge along North Carolina's coast, a silent crisis unfolds in the shallow waters where spotted seatrout seek winter refuge. These fish, which migrate to creeks and rivers during colder months, become vulnerable to a phenomenon that can devastate their populations and trigger eme

The numbers tell a stark story. Wildlife populations across North America dropped 39 percent between 1970 and 2020. Mule deer herds in Idaho are shrinking. Similar declines in both game and non-game species are playing out in states from coast to coast. For anyone who spends time outdoors, the chan