Recent Nature Articles
Elk Are Spreading East — And South Dakota Is Changing the Rules
A new hunting policy is taking shape as elk push into unfamiliar territory Elk have long been creatures of the west. They belong to the Black Hills, to rugged ridgelines and pine-covered slopes where the terrain suits them. But something has been shifting quietly across South Dakota — elk are show
The Lakes Are Going Dark — And So Is the Fishing
For generations, American men have passed down the same fishing spots from father to son. The same lake where your grandfather pulled out a stringer of yellow perch. The same stretch of river where you caught your first trout. But something is changing out there, and it's not just the weather. The
Ohio's Rocky River: The Fly Fishing Secret Hiding in Cleveland's Backyard
Mention fly fishing and most people picture Montana's Madison River, a sun-drenched stream in the Rockies, or maybe a remote stretch of water deep in the wilderness. Very few picture Cleveland, Ohio. But that's exactly where one of the finest fly fishing rivers in the entire country quietly flows —
New Fishing Rules Are Here: What Anglers Need to Know for 2026 and 2027
The federal government has officially locked in new recreational fishing rules for summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass for the next two years, and there's a new process in place that changes how these rules will be set going forward. NOAA Fisheries made the announcements on April 28, 2026, an
The West Is Running Dry — And Wildlife Is Paying the Price
The numbers coming out of the American West this spring are hard to ignore. Snowpack levels have cratered to historic lows, drought is spreading across the region, and the people who study fish and wildlife for a living are using words like "historic" and "abysmal" to describe what they're seeing.
Freshwater Fish Are Vanishing and Nobody's Watching
A Global Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight Something is dying in the world's great rivers, and most people have no idea it's happening. The fish that have spent millions of years making some of the most remarkable journeys on the planet — crossing borders, navigating entire continents, traveling thousa
The Animals Most Likely to Follow You in the Woods Without You Knowing
The Animals Most Likely to Follow You in the Woods Without You Knowing Image credit: OpenAI When you venture into the woods, you enter a world teemi
6 Weather Signs Every Outdoorsman Should Know How to Read
6 Weather Signs Every Outdoorsman Should Know How to Read Image credit: OpenAI For the modern outdoorsman, understanding the nuances of weather patt
Wyoming's Bold Move to Save Bighorn Sheep
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department just dropped a documentary that's getting serious attention from hunters and wildlife enthusiasts across the West. " Carrying Capacity: The Hunt for Resilience " went live online January 19th, and it's already sparking conversations about one of the toughest cha
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
