Go Further, Hunt Harder, Remain Undetected with the M250 Aluminum Climbing Sticks
Double loop connection straps ensure quick deployment, and the no metal-on-metal design ensures hunt stand ascents and descents that are silent.
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Tungsten Super Shot is Changing the Game for Turkey Hunters
Tungsten Super Shot flies farther, hits harder, and penetrates deeper than any other shot on the market.
NDA Reports 282 New Deer Stewards and 2.3 Million Acres Impacted in 2022
The National Deer Association (NDA) tallied another successful and exciting year for their Deer Steward program with a powerful lineup of courses.
Beretta USA Launches New 28 Gauge Model A400 Upland
Beretta is pleased to announce that the venerable A400 Upland shotgun is now offered in a 28 gauge model.
N.Y.’s New Ammo Registry Threatens Conservation
Concealed carry permit holders, recreational target shooters, hunters, even historical battlefield reenactment groups, have all cried foul amidst the confusion and intrusion.
NSSF Names 2022 Hunting Heritage Trust Grant Recipients
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is pleased to announce that it has selected five recipients to receive a total of $100,000 in grants made available by the NSSF Hunting Heritage Trust.
New Primos Full Frontal and Hide-N-Sneak Hunting Blinds Now Shipping
Primos Hunting, a pioneer in game calls and hunting accessories, is now shipping new hunting blinds ahead of early season openers.
Rock River Arms New Semi-Auto Hunting Rifle – All Terrain Hunter (ATH)
Hunter ergonomics also score high marks with the RRA ATH. A winter trigger guard provides ample room for the trigger finger even when wearing heavy gloves.
NDA: How to Age Deer in the Field, Plus 20-Buck Aging Test!
The National Deer Association is pleased to announce the premiere of a new educational video project, “Aging Deer in the Field,” produced in partnership with The Bearded Buck.
Wildgame Innovations – Terra Cell Camera Now Shipping!
The new Terra Cell camera is the first WGI camera to use hardware that is network-certified by both AT&T and Verizon wireless networks.
National Deer Association Welcomes Introduction of the North American Grasslands Conservation Act
The NDA has been advocating for this effort on behalf of deer and other big game species since the fall of 2020.
NSSF Opposes USFWS Scientifically Unjustified Traditional Ammo Ban
“This is a Faustian bargain that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing,” said Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President and General Counsel.
Barnett’s 22-Inch HyperFlite Arrows Set the Record Straight with Supreme Accuracy & Penetration
The HyperFlite is designed to punch through the toughest hides, and it will increase success rates with accurate shots and better blood trails.
The New CZ-USA 600 Lux Rifle — Traditional Styling, Advanced Technology
The 600 Lux is part of the exciting new CZ-USA 600 series rifle family. Each Lux rifle comes with a sub-MOA guarantee!
House Republicans Would Remove Gun Taxes, Change Conservation Funding
House Republicans have introduced legislation that would repeal the law taxing firearms and ammunition in a preemptive strike against future gun control.
Pennsylvania Offering Over 30,000 Deer Permits for 2022
Pennsylvania is accepting applications for 30,024 special deer hunting permits from the Deer Management Assistance Program, or DMAP, for the 2022 season.
New Jersey Legislation Would Restrict Hunting on Private Property
Legislation proposed in New Jersey would curb hunters’ ability to hunt on private property, even if it’s their own land, in the name of general safety.
Michigan Man Confesses to Killing at Least Five Deer From His Vehicle
Trout had confessed to “driving around at night, listening to music and occasionally shooting his pistol into vacant fields from his pickup truck,” in order to relieve frustration.
NY Court Rules Happy the Elephant Isn’t Human
The court’s decision was the most recent rejection of the anti-hunting group’s attempt to assign personhood to animals.
Flashback to 2020 Showcases Harrowing Encounter with Mountain Lion
“I’ve always loved big cats my whole life, but I never thought that I would run into a mountain lion,” she said.
Wisconsin Household Attacked by Bear, Couple Still Recovering
A black bear broke into a house in Wisconsin, attacking a husband and wife while their children were asleep.
NY Judges Irritated Of Antihunting Group’s Claims That ‘Happy The Elephant’ is a Human
The case has wide-ranging implications on hunting, conservation and animal agriculture communities and for wildlife management from sea to sea.
Alabama Holding Online Lottery for Alligator Tags for the 2022 Season
Alabama is opening up online registration for the 2022 alligator season this July. A total of 260 tags will be awarded to hunters spread across five hunting zones.
Vermont: Suppressor Hunting Bill Signed Into Law
Today, Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) signed S. 281 into law, making Vermont the 41st state to allow the use of suppressors while hunting.
Utah Wildlife Board Reduces Deer Permits by 1,000
The Utah Wildlife Board last week announced that it would be reducing the number of deer permits available to hunters for the 2022 season.
Big Loss for Humane Society in California, Bear Hunting Will Continue This Season!
Armed with data, the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously upheld the right to hunt black bears despite a petition from the Humane Society to ban it.
Maine Hunters Sue to End Sunday Hunting Ban
A group of hunters in Maine have sued the state over what they say is an unconstitutional ban on Sunday hunting.
NSSF: Study On Assessing the Quality, Availability of Hunting and Shooting Access in U.S.
Access to hunting land and to shooting ranges are key indicators affecting the future of hunting and sport shooting.
Missouri Hunters: Now is the Time to Apply for Fall 2022 Elk, Bear Tags
May is the month for Missouri hunters to apply for bull elk and black bear tags, the state’s Dept. of Conservation (MDC) announced recently.
Michigan Rabbit Hunter’s Dog Bit by Wolf
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, or DNR, is reporting an incident where a wolf belonging to a known wolf pack attacked a dog in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Canadian Man Fined $11,000, Banned from Hunting for 8 Years for Illegal Elk Kills
A Canadian man has been fined $11,000 and banned from hunting in the Yukon for eight years after admitting to illegally killing two cow elk in 2020 and 2021 and then lying about the incidents.
Antigun, Anti-Hunting Professors Need to Go Back to School
There was a time in America when universities taught young adults how to think, not what to think.
Mississippi Law OKs Air Bows – But They Were Legal Anyway
Mississippi legislators passed a hunting bill that officially allows hunters to use air rifles and air bows for select game, during specific seasons on private land.
Conservation Made Possible Thanks to The Firearm Industry
As part of the day’s outing, we took part in a bear den study, and had the opportunity to see how some of these firearm industry tax dollars were being used.
Official Issue Reminder to Montana Hunters, No Hunting Wolves from Aircraft
After broadening some of their hunting rules at home in Montana to permit wolf-hunting from aircraft, several officials have gone on record to point out that federal laws still prohibit the practice.
Archeologists Uncover 9,000-Year-Old Large-Scale Hunting Trap
A team of French and Jordanian archeologists have uncovered what they say is the oldest, largest, and best-preserved large-scale hunting structure ever found.
Expanded Sunday Hunting Movement in Virginia, South Carolina Legislatures
It’s been a long and winding road for outdoorsmen and women in Virginia and South Carolina but hunting advocates have reason for cautious optimism.
New Study Details How Utah Elk Outsmart Hunters
I live in Utah and do most of my hunting in the Mountain West. I recently found out that elk, particularly elk in Utah, are just as smart as you think they are.
Montana Man Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban for Poaching Moose
A Montana man, who pled guilty to three poaching-related charges, received a lifetime ban on hunting and trapping.
New Norma Ammunition Designed for the American Market — SHOT Show 2022
Norma is well-known as a high-quality European ammunition manufacturer. Luckily they are still up and running and have several new offerings designed for the American market
Barnett’s New HyperXP405 and Whitetail Hunter 400XTR Crossbows — SHOT Show 2022
One of the sweetest features of the new Barnett bows is the TriggerTech 3-pound zero-creep trigger. That trigger takes crossbows into the realm of match rifle shooting.
Idaho Hunter Gets ‘Slap on the Wrist’ for Unlawfully Killing a Mountain Goat, Other Felonies
An Idaho hunter has been sentenced after a three-year undercover investigation revealed that he had illegally killed a mountain goat.
Colorado Bow Hunters Warn of Upcoming Regulation Forcing Archers to Wear Blaze Orange
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering a new regulation that would force bow hunters in the state to wear blaze orange.
Antler Hunter finds Missing Remains of MMA Fighter David Koenig
Authorities have confirmed the remains belong to deceased mixed martial artist David Koenig, who disappeared nearly two years ago.
Wisconsin Authorities Arrest Illinois Man for Shining, Poaching Deer
An Illinois man has been arrested after confessing to poaching deer in Wisconsin on December 26, according to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
Activists Shoot Themselves in the Foot Over Traditional Ammo Ban Campaign
The fact there are no reported cases of individuals suffering lead poisoning due to harvested wild game consumption was offered to EHN’s Totoni, but didn’t make the final edit
Michigan Teen Saves Dad During Bowhunting Trip
Donald is crediting Alex’s quick thinking for saving his life. While the pair was in the field Donald started have problems breathing, then collapsed.
Weatherby Follows Backcountry 2.0 with New Mark V Hunter Rifles
Weatherby, Inc. is happy to announce the new, expansive Mark V Hunter line of premium bolt-action rifles based on their well-travelled Mark V action.
Extremist Group Still Arguing For Animal ‘Personhood’ Rights
Thanksgiving could look completely different if the Nonhuman Rights Project Inc., an animal rights group, gets its way in a case pending before the New York’s Court of Appeals in 2022.
Environmentalists Sue Over Trump Rule that Expanded Hunting and Fishing
An environmentalist group launched a lawsuit this week against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for what they say was a failure to properly consider the risk of a Trump-era rule that opened 2.3 million acres of public land to hunting and fishing.
WATCH: Pennsylvania Hunter’s Buck Gets Eaten by Four Black Bears
A first-time hunter in Pennsylvania got to see more wildlife than she was expecting after four black bears descended on her recently downed buck and started eating it.
Kansas Bowhunter Expected to Make the Record Books with Huge Buck
Kansas bowhunter Marc Sommers took a stud weighing more than 200 pounds, with a green score of 245 inches this year, a cull that will likely go into the Boone and Crockett record books.
Wisconsin Whitetail Hunter Gets Bitten by Black Bear in Tree Stand
A whitetail hunter in Wisconsin got more than he bargained for earlier this month when he found himself sharing his tree stand with a black bear.
Missouri Hunter Kelsie Wikoff Bags 268-Pound Black Bear
Missouri bear hunter Kelsie Wikoff is the ninth hunter to successfully bag a black bear this season and the first woman.
Robins Island Staff Find ‘Sophisticated’ Hunting Operation
Investigating a pair of camouflaged trespassers, Robins Island employees found what appears to be a coordinated poaching operation.
Missouri Wraps Up First Black Bear Season
The first black bear season will be the start of what is expected to be new hunting traditions in Missouri.
Cornell, USDA Tracking Coronavirus in Deer Populations
There is no evidence that animals, including deer, are playing a significant role in the spread of COVID-19, and based on existing evidence the risk to people from animals is low.
Conservation Success Proves Naysayers Wrong
Some journalists can’t help but shame the very benefactors driving the rebound of America’s bald eagle and other wildlife.
Remains of Missing Idaho Hunter Found over 50 Years Later
An Idaho bowhunter stalking mountain goats discovered the remains of Raymond Jones, last seen on Sept 7, 1968. He was 39 years old when he went missing while bowhunting mountain goats.
Missouri Boy Stops Alleged Thief with Bow and Arrow
According to reports the young man was on his way to a tree stand for some deer bowhunting when he encountered the trespasser in an apparent attempt to steal a lawn tractor and a wood splitter.
Arkansas Hunters Harvest Near-Record Number of Alligators This Year
Alligator hunters in Arkansas harvested 161 alligators over two weekends this year, falling just short of last year’s record-breaking 174 alligators.
Utah Wildlife Board Pulls Trail Cam Ban Proposal One Day After Public Comment Period Begins
The Utah Wildlife Board decided this week to postpone its vote on a partial trail camera ban just one day after it began accepting public comments.
Ballot Initiatives in Oregon and Florida Would Ban Hunting, Fishing, Game Preserves
Anti-hunting activists in Oregon and Florida are hoping to implement their radical agenda via the ballot initiative process rather than through their state legislatures.
Federal Duck Stamps Drop Hunting Theme Requirements
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is dropping a 2020 policy requiring Federal Duck Stamps to include hunting themes in their designs going forward.
Save the Earth: Hunt Hogs
That’s right. Hunters go can green and not just wear green by hunting hogs.
Mississippi Hunters Hook Massive 787-Pound Alligator
“We were all in shock. He was also missing part of his tail. I know 13-2 is huge, but at one time he was bigger than that,” said Ty Powell.
Kansas Froggers Share Bullfrog-Catching Tips
Experienced Kansas bullfrog hunters are sharing some of their tips and tricks to help out new and practiced froggers alike.
Kansas Buck Officially Deemed Second Largest Nontypical in Bowhunting History
When photos of Brian Butcher’s 67-point non-typical whitetail buck surfaced on social media in 2019, it was easy to tell that the Kansas bowhunter had bagged something special. Now we know just how special.
Wisconsin Committed to 2021 Wolf Hunt
“I think 130 is too high given the unknowns we have out there,” said Adrian Wydeven, a former wolf biologist with the Wisconsin DNR.
New Jersey: No Black Bear Hunt in 2021
New Jersey bear hunters will have to look elsewhere for opportunities in 2021, as there will not be a bear hunt this year.
NSSF PSAS Remind Recreational Shooters to Help Prevent Wildfires
Wildfires are tragic in many ways, including that in most cases they can be prevented when people pay attention to their surroundings and follow safe practices.
Advocacy Groups Look to End Deer Farming in Minnesota
Some officials and conservation groups are looking for ways to restrict or end deer farming in Minnesota to combat the spread of chronic wasting disease among wild deer populations.
Watch: National Deer Association’s Free ‘Beer & Deer’ Webinar
Supporters can tune in today, July 12, at 7:00 p.m. EST for this month’s episode: Enhanced Scouting – Scouting your Hunting Property Fast and Effectively. Latecomers can watch prior episodes on Youtube.
Cyclist Killed in Grizzly Bear Attack
One person was killed in a grizzly bear attack near Ovando, Montana, east of Missoula. Authorities say the person was traveling with a larger group of cyclists, and was camping for the night.
Utah: Bans Baiting Large Game Animals, Won’t Sell Licenses to Those Behind in Child Support
The Utah state legislature joined other western states this year by passing a law that heavily regulates baiting large game animals for hunting purposes.
West Virginian Kids Are Getting Discounted Lifetime Hunting and Fishing Licenses
West Virginian kids can now get lifetime hunting and fishing permits at a new, lower price, thanks to a new bill passed earlier this year.
South Carolina Hunters Win Hunting Licenses for Life for Catching Coyotes
In order to protect and promote deer populations across the state of South Carolina, officials are rewarding lucky coyote hunters with free hunting permits for life.
Who Should Decide How to Manage Wolves?
If you ask Michigan state senator Ed McBroom, only those residents who live in close proximity to wolves should have a say in how that species is managed.
Florida Officials Impose Burn Bans to Combat Wildfires, Protect Hunting Camps
Multiple counties in Florida have issued “burn bans” as crews continue to fight wildfires across the state.
US Fish and Wildlife Announces ‘Largest Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities to Date’
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last month what they’re calling the “largest expansion of hunting and fishing opportunities to date.”
The Kids Are Alright: Pandemic Spurs on Youth Hunting
The priceless memories created from a hunting trip with dads or moms can stay with sons and daughters for a lifetime. Creating more of those opportunities has become even easier.
Idaho Passes a Bill That Could Reduce the Wolf Population by 90%
The Idaho state legislature passed a bill last week that could reduce the wolf population in the state by 90%.
Alabama: Hunters Can Now Take Coyotes, Hogs At Night
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey just signed a piece of legislation that will allow hunters to take wild pigs and coyotes at night.
Montana Hunters Cited, Fined for Killing Two Wolves from a Helicopter
Two Montana hunters were cited and fined this month for killing two wolves from a helicopter.
Massachusetts Division of Wildlife Mulling High-Priced Licensing Scheme
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, or MassWildlife, is proposing a rules change that would increase the prices for hunting and fishing for the first time in 25 years.
Want to Hunt Bison? The National Park Service is Looking for Volunteers
The National Park Service (NPS) announced this week that they are looking for volunteers to help cull a bison herd located on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
New York Man Accused of Rigging Former Hunting Camp Cabin to Explode
A New York man has been charged with felony second-degree attempted arson for allegedly rigging the cabin of his former hunting camp to explode.
Missouri Announcing First Black Bear Season This Fall
It will be a limited bear season lasting just 10 days, from October 18 to 27, taking place in select areas.
Arizona Offering $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Poacher’s Arrest
The Arizona Game and Fish Department, or AZGFD, along with a list of concerned parties, is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of a poacher or poachers, to the tune of $10,000.
Texas Man Faces Prison Time for Conspiracy to Smuggle Wild Animals
A Texas man was sentenced to more than a year and a half in prison and $2,000 in fines for his part in a conspiracy to smuggle endangered species.
True Timber Inflatable’s Blind (It fits in a Backpack!) – Available Now!
New for 2020, TrueTimber is releasing their newest ground blind sheds featuring inflatable support beams. This innovative air-filled design gives hunters an easier, faster, and more efficient way of setting up their ground blinds compared to traditional popups.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Repeals Hunting Restrictions for Kids
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem made good on her promise to expand hunting and fishing access to kids under the age of 18.
Wisconsin Wolf Hunters More Successful Than Anticipated: Culled 97 Over Quota
Hunters in Wisconsin have been waiting seven years to target gray wolves, and they made the most of what ended up being a shortened, three-day hunting season.
Germany Sees 25% Increase in Hunting Participation Driven By Hunters Seeking Ethically Sourced Food
While the number of hunters has plummeted in the United States and Canada, Germany has seen a 25 percent increase in hunting participation in the last 30 years.
Four Mississippi Poachers Fined, Banned from Hunting
Four Mississippi hunters received large fines, parole and are banned from hunter after violating federal wildlife laws.
Black Bear Restoration: A National Conservation Success Story
What does “science-based wildlife management” really mean? One species, black bears, provides a fascinating case study in this national conservation success story.
Ohio Hunter Finds MONSTER Non-Typical Whitetail Dead Head
After a missed opportunity, one Ohio hunter found the dead head of a huge buck he’d been pursuing for several years.
Oklahoma State Legislator Proposes Official Bigfoot Hunting Season
A state legislator in Oklahoma has filed a bill that would create a new hunting season one of North America’s most elusive creatures: Bigfoot.
California Bill to Ban Bear Hunting Proposed
A California senator has proposed a ban on bear hunting in the state, prompting backlash from people and hunters in the surrounding community.
Suspect in Tennessee Hunter Murders Found Dead
Investigators of the double homicide of hunters Chance Black and Zachary Grooms found the body of suspect David Vowell Friday.
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