Recent Outdoors Articles

In a state as big as Texas, where private ranches stretch for miles and public access has always been slim, something big is shifting. For years, folks have griped about how little land is open to everyone—just four percent of the whole state, and out of that, only about a million acres where you c

For folks who love casting a line in Vermont's clear waters, some big shifts are on the way. Starting right at the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2026, the state's fishing regulations are getting updated in ways that could change how anglers plan their trips and what they bring home. The Vermont

In the crisp days of fall 2024, a tip from an everyday guy who cared about the outdoors set off a major crackdown on wildlife crimes in Tennessee. Game wardens from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, working in Wilson and Rutherford counties, got word about serious poaching happening right al

The year 2025 turned out to be a rough ride for Alaska's fishing industry and the communities that depend on it for their livelihoods. From deep cuts to federal science funding to ongoing economic pressures, fishermen, processors, and coastal towns dealt with one challenge after another. Yet amid a

For anyone who loves chasing walleye, Lake Erie has long been the place to go. Year after year, anglers pull in limits of thick, golden fish that fight hard and taste even better. But the latest news from the lake suggests the fishing is about to get even stronger, thanks to one of the biggest hatc

Snow Peak, the Japanese brand that's long been a go-to for solid outdoor gear, is stepping up its game with a brand-new rooftop tent set to hit the scene in 2026. Called the Field Rise , this thing marks the company's first real dive into overlanding equipment, and it's built with the kind of smar

For over 20 years, one man has been the steady force behind the Hatfield-McCoy off-road trails, turning a simple idea into a massive draw for riders across the country. Now, with his retirement on the horizon, the system that brings thousands of folks to southern West Virginia each year is about to

Public land offers some of the best chances for bagging mallards, but it demands grit, smart planning, and a willingness to outthink the crowd. For hunters who thrive on the challenge, these spots deliver unforgettable action without the high costs of private leases. Across the country, from the Mi

When it comes to keeping the great outdoors open for everyone who loves hitting the trails on an ATV or UTV, Yamaha is stepping up big time. The company's Outdoor Access Initiative, or OAI for short, just rolled out its third-quarter grants, handing out a solid $155,000 to eight different groups sp

As the holidays wrap up and winter settles in across Iowa, folks are already thinking ahead to the warmer months when the fields and waters call them back out. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources just kicked off sales for the 2026 resident hunting, fishing, and other licenses earlier this week