A Renaissance for America’s Greatest Outdoor Pastime
America’s outdoor pastime experienced a renaissance in 2020 and signs indicate the trend will continue in 2021.
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Is Reaching Minorities the Key to Increasing Hunting Participation?
State wildlife agencies are always looking for ways to increase hunting participation, and several groups and organizations believe the best way is to reach out to minorities, particularly African Americans.
Alabama Deer Hunters Primed to Shatter Previous Records in 2021
Alabama hunters are projected to set a new record for the deer season ending this year, estimated to take as many as 145,000 deer before long.
COVID Sparks 12% Increase in Hunting License Sales and 1 Million More Hunters
Last year’s spike in firearms and ammunition sales has been well-documented, but now it looks like hunting has also benefited from the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social unrest.
Kentucky Wildlife Officials Use Robo-Deer to Catch Poachers
Kentucky wildlife officials are employing a new technology to catch poachers: robot deer.
NSSF Profile Q&A: U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY)
For sports enthusiasts, it is critical that lawmakers work with federal agencies to fully implement the Great American Outdoors Act.
8-Year-Old Girl Scores 179⅜-Inch Whitetail in Iowa
An 8-year-old girl in Iowa scored a massive, 179⅜-inch whitetail buck earlier this year during the state’s youth season, marking her third big buck in as many years.
WATCH: ‘Dinosaur-Sized’ Alligator Casually Claims Ducks from Hunters
Two app developers were out duck hunting when a monstrous 13-foot alligator swam over to their birds and started gulping them down.
Czech Deer Steals Rifle as Game Becomes More Popular
Police have asked hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout for the armed deer, or at the very least, the missing rifle.
NSSF Promotes Safe Hunting as 2020 Hunting License Sales Surge
Project ChildSafe offers safety resources, educational materials for first-time and returning hunters.
Pennsylvania to Permit Night Vision for Fur-Bearing Hunters
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners is formally adopting a change to the law that allows hunters of fur-bearing game to use night vision optics.
Two Hunters Mauled by a Grizzly in Montana
Two Montana men were badly mauled by a grizzly bear while hunting, and were airlifted to a nearby hospital.
This Video of a Mountain Lion Chasing a Hiker is the Most Terrifying Thing You’ll See This Week
Kyle Burgess got more than he bargained for on a recent hike when a mountain lion began following him — and wouldn’t leave him alone.
Montana Hunters React to ‘Unethical’ Elk Herd Culling
A group of about 100 hunters coordinated to cull a herd of elk in Montana, leading to a backlash from wildlife officials and the hunting community.
USFWS: The Gray Wolf Has Recovered in Lower 48, Will Be Taken Off Endangered Species List
The Trump Administration’s Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced Thursday that the gray wolf has recovered in the lower 48 and will be de-listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act.
Study on Game Meat Skips Science
It’s hunting season and that means it’s also time for the pseudo-science cautionary news articles claiming traditional ammunition is a health threat.
Oklahoma Governor Takes Black Bear on First Day of Archery Season
The governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, is making headlines for taking a black bear during this year’s bowhunting season.
Mauri Huntress Inspires Women of New Zealand to Stalk Game
Marsh seeks out women who are not only looking to learn the skills necessary to hunt, but who also want to change parts of their lives.
Mississippi Hunter Discovers Black Bear in Tree Stand with Her
A bowhunter in Mississippi got more than she bargained for last Thursday when she discovered an adult black bear hanging out in the same persimmon tree that she was using to hunt whitetail.
Groom’s Cake Gets Extra Attention for Hunting Theme
The cake depicts a bride in a gown dragging a man in camo dress off to his fate above a crest that reads “The hunt is over.”
Early Numbers Show COVID Caution Not Slowing Hunters Down
Hunting activities were listed by purchasers as one of the main reasons for buyers to jump off the fence and head to the gun store.
Trump and Officials Move to Expand Hunting and Fishing, Face Lawsuits
The Department of the Interior under Donald Trump is working to open 138 national wildlife refuges and 9 national fish hatcheries to hunters and anglers.
Oregon Bowhunter Gored by Bull Elk in Neck and Killed
A bow hunter in northwestern Oregon died on Saturday after being gored in the neck by a wounded bull elk.
Four Mississippi Men Charged with Federal Wildlife Crimes
Four Mississippi men are facing a slew of charges following a grand jury hearing for allegedly poaching turkey among other violations.
French Instagram Model Reportedly Receives Death Threats for Her Hunting Advocacy
A French Instagram model and hunting advocate has reportedly had to change her last name after receiving death threats for her work supporting outdoor and shooting sports.
Michigan Bald Eagle Comeback Is Win For Hunters
A 30-year Michigan study is confirming news that hunters and recreational target shooters are enabling wildlife to thrive.
Meet the Rat Hunters of New York City
New York City has a big rat problem. Thankfully, there is R.A.T.S. – a canine -led rat hunting outfit dedicated to the destruction of those unsightly little pests.
Texas Buddies Take Monster 460-Pound Feral Hog with a Knife
Two friends, Colton Roberts, 20, and Nathan Wright, 17, were hunting hogs for a local farmer in Proctor, Texas, when the pair landed a major catch.
Mountain Dew Will Help Cover Your Hunting or Fishing License in 2020
For 2020, the company is reopening the Mountain Dew Outdoor Stimulus, which will pay you if you hold a hunting or fishing license.
PETA Goes After Lion Hunter in Bid to Ban Trophy Imports to California
A lion hunter who killed an elephant in Africa seven months ago has become the center of a campaign by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to pass an anti-trophy-hunting bill in California.
Poacher Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Killing Silverback Gorilla
A Uganda man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for killing a silverback gorilla.
Maine Expanding Crossbow Hunting Rules for Three Years
Hunters in Maine are training to use crossbows this year thanks to a new rule expanding the tools people can use during bow season.
Colorado Parks Commission Now Requires License for Hiking on Park Land
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission now requires that everyone using State Wildlife Areas or leased State Trust Land possess a hunting or fishing license first.
Missouri Issues Five Elk Permits for Fall of 2020
In the state’s first elk season in a long time, the Missouri Department of Conservation, or MDC, is issuing five permits to hunters for this fall of 2020.
Women Among Most Successful Python Hunters in Florida’s Everglades
The Burmese python problem in Florida’s Everglades has attracted all sorts of hunters looking for an adrenaline rush and a chance to help restore the area’s biodiversity.
Study: Trophy Hunting Ban Would Exacerbate Biodiversity Loss in South Africa
A new study published last month found that a trophy hunting ban in South Africa could significantly exacerbate biodiversity loss in the country.
Ohio Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker Cleared in Hunting Investigation
Ohio Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker was cleared of all charges in the case of taking one turkey according to anonymous reports.
Pennsylvania Teen, Stepson of Police Chief, Gets ‘Slap on the Wrist’ for Cruelty to Deer
A Pennsylvania teen has received two years of probation and a 15-year revocation of his hunting license after he and another juvenile were seen on video abusing a still-alive whitetail buck.
Fact Check: Is the Trump Administration Allowing Alaska Hunters to Kill Baby Bears?
The reports are technically true, but they leave out critical pieces of context.
Tennessee Commission Votes ‘No’ to Hunting Coyotes at Night
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission (TFWC) voted down a proposal Thursday that would have allowed hunters to take coyotes at night.
Missouri Clarifies Hunting Equipment Regulations, Clears AR Pistols, Atlatls
The Missouri Conservation Commission issued a clarification for hunters looking to take game with AR-based pistols outside of rifle season that cements what hunters can use, when.
Quail Creek Plantation, Florida Hunting Resort For Sale: $25 Million
The Quail Creek Plantation is up for sale for $25 million. The hunting and fishing lodge and resort spans 3,150 acres with a 14-acre lake full of largemouth bass.
Wisconsin Judge Facing Charges for Illegal Hunting Practices
A Wisconsin Judge is being charged with shining deer from his cabin, using bait illegally, and being a party to hunting after hours.
NSSF: Interior’s 2.3 Million-Acre Public Access Expansion Boon for Hunters
America’s hunting heart is getting a whole lot more room to roam.
Turkey Hunters, 20 and 7 Years Old, Shot in Accident by ‘Family Acquaintance’
“On a heavily forested ridge mixed with White Oaks and Pines, the acquaintance mistook movement of the boys as a turkey and fired at the brothers,” the West Virginia Natural Resources Police said in a statement on Facebook.
Fearing Food Shortages Amidst Pandemic, More Hunters Take to Woods
License sales are up significantly in many states across the country. Extra pressure could make finding animals more difficult than usual this Fall.
‘Luckiest Man Alive’: Australia Fisherman Survives Crocodile Attack While River Fishing
A man in Australia is counting his lucky stars after surviving a crocodile attack this week while wading in a river in the Northern Territory.
Utah Recommends Cutting Buck Permits by 9,000 for 2020
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is proposing a 9,175 cut to the number of general season buck permits issued in 2020 in 19 hunting units throughout the state.
Man Attacked by Panther while Turkey Hunting in Florida
Hunter Jason Cook was stalking turkeys on a leased plot in Florida when he was attacked by a very rare predator, a panther.
NSSF: The COVID-19-Related Changes States Are Making to Hunting Season
Hunting is a perfect opportunity to be outside, alone or in small groups, enjoying nature and perhaps being able to bring home local game meat for yourself or to donate to others.
Trump Admin Taps Former Safari Club Lawyer for Fish and Wildlife Post
The Trump administration has hired a longtime Safari Club International (SCI) lawyer to head the international affairs wing of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Two Moose Hunters Murdered in Alberta
Maurice Cardinal and Jake Sansom were shot to death on a rural road northeast of Edmonton, Alberta on Friday, March 27th. Their bodies were discovered outside their truck by motorists early the next morning.
206 Elk Killed By Idaho Fish & Game: What’s Going On?
There’s a been a lot of furor about Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game killing 206 elk that were causing trouble for private landowners.
New Jersey Man Sets World Record for Bow-Harvested Black Bear (700 pounds!)
It’s official! There is a new world record for biggest bow-harvested black bear!
Namibian Government Launches Campaign to Combat Trophy Hunting Bans
The Namibian government announced last week a campaign designed to combat the efforts of animal rights activists to ban trophy hunting.
California Man Fined $20,000 for Poaching Trophy Buck
A 70-year-old California man was slapped with a $20,000 fine for poaching a trophy buck.
Wisconsin Shed Hunter Finds What May Be the Biggest Buck in Wisconsin History
A deer and shed hunter in Wisconsin recently found what may be the biggest set of whitetail antlers in Wisconsin history.
Sure Shot Game Calls Cowboy Classic Limited Edition – SHOT Show 2020
The Signature Cowboy Classic comes in a wooden display box with a hidden hinge system and magnetic latch. The call itself is made from high grade walnut with a flat finish and features a laser engraved James Fernandez’s signature with call number and Sure Shot logo.
New 450 fps Arrow Rifles From Umarex – SHOT Show 2020
Umarex has just released two new arrow rifles: AirSaber & AirJavelin. They shoot arrows with precision and enough energy that they are viable for hunting.
Howa Releases Carbon Fiber 1500 w/ H-S Stock and a New Rimfire Bolt Action – SHOT Show 2020
Howa has a new line of M1500 rifles featuring carbon fiber barrels and H-S Precision stocks.
Does the Venerable Old .270 Win Need a Makeover? Nosler Thinks So – SHOT Show 2020
The 27 Nosler cartridge can push a 150g bullet 400 feet-per-second (fps) faster than a 270 Win and 300fps faster than the 270 WSM at the muzzle.
Kelty Tactical G2G 4-6 Person Squad Tent – SHOT Show 2020
Heralded for their durable tent offerings, Kelty jumps into the tactical world with its G2G 4-6 Person Tactical Squad Tent.
Global Archery: Dodgeball with Bows and Arrows – SHOT Show 2020
On a mission to change the way the world views archery, Global Archery is dodgeball with bows and arrows.
Badlands Pyre Jacket & Bib – SHOT Show 2020
Badlands expands upon its innovative line of Adaptive Coloration Technology with the deigned-to-perform-in-cold-weather Pyre Jacket and Bib.
US Forest Service Weighs in on Hog Hunting in Missouri
The department will allow limited hog hunting for licensed deer and turkey hunters but prohibit pure hog hunting in general.
Father, 9-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Hunting Accident on New Year’s Day
The coroner’s report concluded that both victims died of “buckshot wounds to the torso,” according to Count On 2 News. Both victims died at the scene.
Arizona Officials Kill Three Mountain Lions Feeding on Human Remains
Wildlife officials in Arizona killed three mountain lions after the lions ate human remains in a popular hiking area within eyesight of human housing.
Mississippi Deer Hunter Shoots Rattlesnake in Ground Blind with .270 WIN Rifle
Mack Ginn didn’t get up before daylight to hunt rattlesnakes. He was hoping for a buck when he sat down in his metal ground blind last week.
Nearly Half of Ohio’s Deer are Hunted by Bow
“I think there’s a whole new challenge with bow hunting that you don’t get with gun hunting,” Corey Price tells The Columbus Dispatch.
Gruesome Feral Hog Attack Leaves Woman Dead in Houston Suburb
“Unbelievably tragic. This is a very rare incident, just what little research we have found less than six of these have been reported in the nation,” the sheriff said. “In my 35 years, I will tell you it’s one of the worst things I’ve ever seen.”
Making History: This First-Time Hunter is 104 Yrs Old!
One of the fastest-growing demographics of new hunters is rumored to be adult women. And Florence Teeters of Price County, Wisconsin certainly fits into this category. She killed her first deer this year, with her son, at age 104.
Two PA ‘Hunters’ Film Themselves Beating A Deer & Suffer The Consequences
Two sick imbeciles filmed themselves beating a wounded deer recently. We hope they get punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Hunting with Golden Eagles in the Mountains of Mongolia
Watching these raptors in action makes one realize that while a modern fox hunter has an advantage with a scoped rifle or crossbow, it still doesn’t compare to that of Kazakh and his golden eagle.
3 Shots & A Fight: Hunter Survives Bear Encounter, Bear Does Not
North Carolina may be the best place to hunt bears on the East Coast, but a hunt last week ended differently than two hunters expected.
Pennsylvania Bill to Allow Hunting on Sundays Set for Vote
Pennsylvania legislators have successfully brought a bill before the state senate that would end the prohibition on hunting on Sundays.
Paralyzed Michigan Hunter Pushes for Safety and Good Practices
“It’s a lot easier spending a little time, a little extra money than it does living in a wheelchair,” teaches Michigan hunter Geoff Newmyer.
Arkansas Hunter Gored by Buck, Later Dies at Hospital
“I’ve worked for the Game and Fish Commission for 20 years, and it’s one of the stranger things that’s happened,” Keith Stephens, chief of communications, told Fox 8.
Something Good from the SAFE Act? Anti-Gun Bill Leads to 5,300 Acres of Legal Hunting Ground
The SAFE Act hasn’t done New York gun owners any favors, but its draconian anti-gun policies just opened 5,300 acres of hunting lands that had previously been in shaky legal territory.
CDC Warns of Deer-Borne Tuberculosis After Michigan Man Becomes Infected
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning hunters ahead of the upcoming deer season to be aware of a strain of tuberculosis that can be passed from game animals to humans.
Ted Nugent Weighs in on the Michigan Deer Baiting Ban: “Engineered Ruination of Our Hunting Heritage”
The first deer season under Michigan’s new baiting ban is about to begin, and hunters are far from reaching a consensus about the controversial policy.
Four Hunters in Montana Mauled by Grizzly Bear in Three Attacks
In less than two weeks, four hunters have been attacked by grizzly bears in Montana in the same small stretch of wilderness in the Gravelly Mountains.
Italian Poacher Shot, Killed by Son on Boar Hunt
The son immediate took his father to a nearby hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. Police are charging the man with “culpable homicide” and have confiscated their rifles.
A Hunt That’s More Than A Hunt
Strangers quickly become friends in a hunting camp, especially veterans. Stories are traded of service, dates of combat tours are swapped and eventually hunting tales that have grown bigger through the years are retold to fresh ears.
Alabama Opens Experimental Season on Sandhill Crane
In the first of three experimental hunting seasons, select Alabama hunters will be chosen at random to hunt sandhill cranes.
Poachers in U.S. Using High-Tech Drones, GPS to Illegally Bag Critters
Easy access to space-age technology has allowed hunters in the United States to scout more effectively, stalk more precisely, and bag more legal game.
Scientists Publish Letter Defending Trophy Hunting as Protecting Biodiversity in African Countries
Well-regulated trophy hunting operations have had positive population impacts on a variety of species, including rhinos, markhor, argali, bighorn sheep, and many African ungulates, according to the letter.
Mississippi Celebrates 15th Gator Hunting Season!
“We went scouting a couple of weeks ago,” Sterling Walker told WLBT. “We know where some big ones are but we ain’t going to tell nobody.”
Hunting on Private Land? Get Your Landowner Permission Slip Signed!
If you’re hunting near or on private land this season, make sure you get permission from the owner(s) before you venture out into the field.
Staten Island Residents Want to Start Bow Hunting Deer After Vasectomy Program Shows Lackluster Results
Wildlife management implemented a vasectomy program that’s run for three years, however, residents and officials want a better, more effective solution.
Wildlife Research Center Responds to Bans on Deer Lures
The Wildlife Research Center is responding to state bans on the use of scented deer lures in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
Illinois Passes Law Allowing Schools to Teach Hunter’s Education
The Democrat-controlled state legislature passed the law nearly unanimously. It will allow school districts to opt into the hunter’s ed program.
Social Media Proving to be a Useful Tool to Catch Poachers
“Most of the people I work within the wildlife law enforcement field love social media because some people can’t resist bragging,” explained Keith Wintersteen.
New Jersey Anti-Hunting Activists Work To Ban Hunting Town By Town
Activists use lies to gain support. As hunter’s, we need to find ways to communicate that we’re not a bunch of bloodthirsty hicks.
No License Required to Hunt Texas Hogs Starting Sept. 1st!
On May 31, 2019, Texas Governor Greg Abbot signed HB 317 into law. It concerns a language change in the rules for hog hunting in Texas.
Bear Poacher Loses Hunting Privileges & His Rifle
Robert Stalley of South Dakota successfully killed a deer and a black bear. But he was labeled a “poacher” when he tried to pass one off as the other and got busted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).
China: The Future of Hunting…
“What I was selling was first access,” Scott said. “It’s the potential that’s there. That’s what brought people. That’s what’s going to bring people by the droves next year.”
Rare Antlered Doe in Utah Uses Abnormality to Survive
A doe in southwest Utah is enjoying an unusually long lifespan due to a rare condition that causes her to grow and shed antlers like her male counterparts.
Deer-Related Car Accidents Kill 200 People Per Year, Municipalities Urging Public to Join Culling Efforts
Deer-related car accidents kill 200 people per year.
Bill to Outlaw Grizzly Hunting Hangs in Committee
Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) has introduced a bill that could lead to a near-complete ban on hunting grizzly bears in much of the United States.
Supreme Court Sides with Crow Tribe Member Who Took Elk Out of Season
The Supreme Court has sided with a member of the Crow Tribe in Wyoming who had been charged and convicted with hunting elk out of season and without a license.
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