Stewardship; Public and Private Initiatives; Regional
I Live in the Same Woods Where I Hunt—Here’s What It’s Like
Not every outdoorsman lives in such close proximity to the wildlife they pursue. I didn’t always have the luxury, but my current home is an ideal location for hunting deer and wild turkey, and so far it’s had a significant impact on my hunting season. When walk onto my deck and I’m surrounded by a […]
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Over Half a Million Dollars Raised for Conservation Efforts in Virginia’s First-Ever Managed Elk Hunt
Over half a million dollars was raised by hunters who participated in Virginia’s first-ever managed elk hunt. More than $606,000 was fundraised by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) to help wildlife and management projects within the state’s elk management zone. Kyle Weaver, president and CEO of […]
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5 of Today’s Canning and Dehydrating Items That Grandma Would Kill For
Our mothers and fathers taught us everything to know about the outdoors, but somebody had to teach them. When it came to my mother, hunting and fishing weren’t the only things that she had to share–she also knew how to gather, prepare, and save things for a rainy day. And she learned everything she knew […]
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What is the USFWS Waterfowl Population Survey?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) annually releases their waterfowl population survey in an attempt to prepare a species-by-species report on the estimated numbers of waterfowl in North America. Since Covid-19, the FWS hasn’t been able to perform this much-needed task, with the last being done in 2019–but after a two-year hiatus, they’re back. […]
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Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council Members Announced
The Biden Administration recently announced the 18 members of the new Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council, which was created in February of 2022 as an advisory panel to guide the federal government in fishing, hunting, habitat conservation, and shooting sports issues. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture subject matter experts from various fields, […]
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Westmoreland County Poaching Investigation Discovers Over 35 Violations
A recent investigation into an alleged deer poacher by the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources uncovered over 35 infractions during the 2021-2022 hunting season. Westmoreland County Sheriff’s deputies joined DWR Conservation Police Officers as they executed a search warrant on the alleged poacher’s property. While there, they interviewed the […]
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13 Best Outdoors Shows on Netflix
Whether you’re into hunting, fishing, or general outdoor and nature shows, Netflix seems to have something for everyone. It’s become an excellent place for outdoors-loving men and women everywhere to absorb quality content. So when the time comes for every outdoorsperson to take their hunting boots off, kick back on their sofa, and relax, Netflix […]
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Species Profile: The Voracious Saltwater Bluefish
We target lots of saltwater gamefish species, but when it comes down to the bluefish, we can get excited just thinking about it. These highly migratory fish are known to hunt in packs and cause saltwater anglers to hang onto their gear for dear life. Along the East Coast, from Maine to eastern Florida, schools […]
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I Moved 400 Miles Across New York State to Live, Hunt, and Fish
I’ll never forget my time growing up and living in western New York hunting and fishing. There is some argument as to which part of the state it is, but we always called it “Upstate” and we thought we were right. It’s really quite rural farmland, what is known as the “lake plains” since Lake […]
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12 New York Fish Hatcheries: Locations and What They Rear
Nearly every state in the union has fish rearing stations that grow and supplement species populations to keep them viable for future generations of anglers nationwide. These New York fish hatcheries are manned by wildlife fishery biologists who’ve spent years learning everything about the species we love to fish for and are an integral part […]
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Why The North American Grasslands Conservation Act is So Important
Grasslands have been a symbol of movement west since settlers ventured away from the east coast hundreds of years ago. The landscape has changed throughout these centuries and continues to change. Introducing non-native flora and overhunting certain species paired with habitat loss creates a drastically different scene than Louis L’Amour might describe. The North American […]
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Wild Sheep Foundation Uses Education for Preservation
Many organizations are dedicated to preserving natural wildlife today, but the Wild Sheep Foundation specializes in vulnerable mountain sheep populations, especially bighorn sheep. The Wild Sheep Foundation has helped triple the population of wild bighorn sheep in North America in the last half-century through restoration projects, policy development, and education. The Wild Sheep Foundation has […]
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Invasive Chinese Mitten Crabs are Quietly Taking Over in New England
An aggressive, furry-clawed crab is invading New England, and it is causing concern for scientists, fisherman, and conservationists. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is warning the public to be on the lookout for the omnivorous and aggressive Chinese mitten crab, which can wreak havoc on trout and other native fish in […]
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Zen and the Art of Cooking Wild Game
Cooking our hard-earned wild game after the harvest means much more than just turning on the grill. As outdoorsmen and women, we often like to reflect on the gathering of wild game (any wild game, including fish) as an experience that is highly spiritual in methodology and thought. One great phrase that we love to […]
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New Boone & Crockett Club Elkhorn Coffee Roast Pitching in for Conservation
Elkhorn Coffee has a new offering that is the product of a partnership with Boone & Crockett to produce and sell a coffee just for hunters who want to help support conservation. If you are a coffee lover, this is the sort of thing that connects your daily habits with the support of meaningful conservation […]
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Waterway Profile: Chautauqua Lake, New York
Nestled in the southwest corner of New York State is a gem of a lake known as Chautauqua. It holds so much in the way of outdoor recreation opportunity that it might take a lifetime to try it all. Boating, swimming, kayaking, camping, and picnicking are available, but it is the resoundingly good sportfishing that […]
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4 Reasons Women Need to Fish More
Women aren’t new to fishing. Millions of women have been making waves on banks and in boats for years–and the number is growing. According to an industry study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF), women made up 36% of all anglers in 2021. At 19.7 million strong, participation numbers grew by about 10% […]
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What to Go to School for If You Want to Work in Wildlife Conservation
When I was a senior in high school, the only thing I knew about my future career is that I wanted to work with animals. At the time, the only option I thought I had was veterinary school. However, my lack of desire to go into any kind of medical profession made me hesitant to […]
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