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How to Get Your Kids into Turkey Hunting

Conservation

How to Get Your Kids into Turkey Hunting How to Get Your Kids into Turkey Hunting

By: Mark Melotik

Whitetail Deer: When Chronic Wasting Disease Hits Home

Big Game Hunting

Whitetail Deer: When Chronic Wasting Disease Hits Home Whitetail Deer: When Chronic Wasting Disease Hits Home

By: Mark Kenyon

Endangered Species Fight: The Civil War for Sage Grouse Conservation

Conservation

Endangered Species Fight: The Civil War for Sage Grouse Conservation Endangered Species Fight: The Civil War for Sage Grouse Conservation

By: Andrew McKean

Whitetail Deer: Troubleshooting 4 Common Food-Plot Problems

Big Game Hunting

Whitetail Deer: Troubleshooting 4 Common Food-Plot Problems Whitetail Deer: Troubleshooting 4 Common Food-Plot Problems

By: Colin Moore

Access Denied: New Mexico Gives Public-Water Wading Fisherman the Boot

Conservation

Access Denied: New Mexico Gives Public-Water Wading Fisherman the Boot Access Denied: New Mexico Gives Public-Water Wading Fisherman the Boot

By: Matthew Copeland

Missouri’s Largest Private Landowner and Access Champion Leo Drey Dies at 98

Conservation

Missouri’s Largest Private Landowner and Access Champion Leo Drey Dies at 98 Missouri’s Largest Private Landowner and Access Champion Leo Drey Dies at 98

By: Andrew McKean

Q&A with the Crow Man: Todd Gifford Takes Out Avian Pests for a Living

Conservation

Q&A with the Crow Man: Todd Gifford Takes Out Avian Pests for a Living Q&A with the Crow Man: Todd Gifford Takes Out Avian Pests for a Living

By: Alex Robinson

Waterfowl Hunting: 9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bird Bands

Conservation

Waterfowl Hunting: 9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bird Bands Waterfowl Hunting: 9 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Bird Bands

This Just In: Feds Plan to Delist Yellowstone Grizzlies—and Hunting Is a Possible Management Option

Bear Hunting

This Just In: Feds Plan to Delist Yellowstone Grizzlies—and Hunting Is a Possible Management Option This Just In: Feds Plan to Delist Yellowstone Grizzlies—and Hunting Is a Possible Management Option

By: Andrew McKean

Wildlife Biology for Hunters: What’s the Deal with Population Growth?

Conservation

Wildlife Biology for Hunters: What’s the Deal with Population Growth? Wildlife Biology for Hunters: What’s the Deal with Population Growth?

By: Dave Kramer

Why Some Hunters Disparage Other Hunters—and Why It’s Dangerous for All of Us

Conservation

Why Some Hunters Disparage Other Hunters—and Why It’s Dangerous for All of Us Why Some Hunters Disparage Other Hunters—and Why It’s Dangerous for All of Us

By: Tyler Freel

Does Predator Control Really Work? The Science Behind Hunting Coyotes and Other Predators to Protect Game Animals

Conservation

Does Predator Control Really Work? The Science Behind Hunting Coyotes and Other Predators to Protect Game Animals Does Predator Control Really Work? The Science Behind Hunting Coyotes and Other Predators to Protect Game Animals

By: Dave Kramer

Whitetail Deer: Take a Holistic Approach to Habitat Management Projects

Big Game Hunting

Whitetail Deer: Take a Holistic Approach to Habitat Management Projects Whitetail Deer: Take a Holistic Approach to Habitat Management Projects

By: Mark Kenyon

Wise Acres: How to Buy a Whitetail Deer Hunting Property

Big Game Hunting

Wise Acres: How to Buy a Whitetail Deer Hunting Property Wise Acres: How to Buy a Whitetail Deer Hunting Property

By: Alex Robinson

Clover: The Magic Bean for Whitetail Food Plots?

Big Game Hunting

Clover: The Magic Bean for Whitetail Food Plots? Clover: The Magic Bean for Whitetail Food Plots?

By: Tony Hansen

The 6 New Rules of Whitetail Deer Management

Big Game Hunting

The 6 New Rules of Whitetail Deer Management The 6 New Rules of Whitetail Deer Management

By: Tony Hansen, Mark Kenyon, and Alex Robinson

The Egg Takers: Harvesting America’s Paddlefish Caviar

Conservation

The Egg Takers: Harvesting America’s Paddlefish Caviar The Egg Takers: Harvesting America’s Paddlefish Caviar

By: Steve Wagner

Public Land: House Committee Passes First Land-Transfer Legislation

Conservation

Public Land: House Committee Passes First Land-Transfer Legislation Public Land: House Committee Passes First Land-Transfer Legislation

By: Tony Hansen

Trump, Clinton’s Representatives Speak on Sportsmen’s Issues of Public Land, the Second Amendment, Conservation, and Climate Change

Conservation

Trump, Clinton’s Representatives Speak on Sportsmen’s Issues of Public Land, the Second Amendment, Conservation, and Climate Change Trump, Clinton’s Representatives Speak on Sportsmen’s Issues of Public Land, the Second Amendment, Conservation, and Climate Change

By: Jodi Stemler

The 50 Biggest Poaching Fines in History

Conservation

The 50 Biggest Poaching Fines in History The 50 Biggest Poaching Fines in History

By: John Haughey

Whitetail Food Plots: The Poor Man’s Irrigation System

Big Game Hunting

Whitetail Food Plots: The Poor Man’s Irrigation System Whitetail Food Plots: The Poor Man’s Irrigation System

By: Tony Hansen

Growing Big Bucks: Why Soil is One of the Most Important Factors in Whitetail Management

Big Game Hunting

Growing Big Bucks: Why Soil is One of the Most Important Factors in Whitetail Management Growing Big Bucks: Why Soil is One of the Most Important Factors in Whitetail Management

By: Craig Dougherty

Fall Food Plots: What to Plant in Dry Weather

Big Game Hunting

Fall Food Plots: What to Plant in Dry Weather Fall Food Plots: What to Plant in Dry Weather

By: Craig Dougherty

Opinion: The Next President Should be a Force for Conservation

Conservation

Opinion: The Next President Should be a Force for Conservation Opinion: The Next President Should be a Force for Conservation

By: An Op-Ed by Dale Hall

What a Trump Administration Would Do for Wildlife, Streams, and Forests

Conservation

What a Trump Administration Would Do for Wildlife, Streams, and Forests What a Trump Administration Would Do for Wildlife, Streams, and Forests

By: Frank Miniter

How Donald Trump’s Sons Became Hunters

Conservation

How Donald Trump’s Sons Became Hunters How Donald Trump’s Sons Became Hunters

By: Frank Miniter

Hillary Clinton on Public Lands, Conservation, and Funding Wildlife Agencies

Conservation

Hillary Clinton on Public Lands, Conservation, and Funding Wildlife Agencies Hillary Clinton on Public Lands, Conservation, and Funding Wildlife Agencies

By: Jodi Stemler

Bundy Acquittal: Seven Who Seized Malheur Refuge Found Not Guilty

Conservation

Bundy Acquittal: Seven Who Seized Malheur Refuge Found Not Guilty Bundy Acquittal: Seven Who Seized Malheur Refuge Found Not Guilty

By: Andrew McKean

Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods?

Big Game Hunting

Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods? Have You Seen These Deer Diseases In Your Local Woods?

By: The Editors

Ryan Zinke Named Secretary of the Interior

Conservation

Ryan Zinke Named Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke Named Secretary of the Interior

The Bear Bladder Black Market

Conservation

The Bear Bladder Black Market The Bear Bladder Black Market

By: Kelsey Farabee

Victory For Fishing: Court Rulings Maintain River Access

Conservation

Victory For Fishing: Court Rulings Maintain River Access Victory For Fishing: Court Rulings Maintain River Access

Public Land Roundup: Zinke Confirmation Hearing, Congress Makes it Easier for Public Land Transfer, and RMEF Takes a Stand

Conservation

Public Land Roundup: Zinke Confirmation Hearing, Congress Makes it Easier for Public Land Transfer, and RMEF Takes a Stand Public Land Roundup: Zinke Confirmation Hearing, Congress Makes it Easier for Public Land Transfer, and RMEF Takes a Stand

Open Country: A Challenge to Public Trails in the Crazy Mountains

Conservation

Open Country: A Challenge to Public Trails in the Crazy Mountains Open Country: A Challenge to Public Trails in the Crazy Mountains

Stop Asian Carp, Earn $1 Million

Carp Fishing

Stop Asian Carp, Earn $1 Million Stop Asian Carp, Earn $1 Million

By: David A. Brown

Minnesota Couple Paddles 2,000 Miles for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Conservation

Conservation

Minnesota Couple Paddles 2,000 Miles for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Conservation Minnesota Couple Paddles 2,000 Miles for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Conservation

By: John Taranto

Here’s What We Know About Chronic Wasting Disease (and What We Don’t)

Big Game Hunting

Here’s What We Know About Chronic Wasting Disease (and What We Don’t) Here’s What We Know About Chronic Wasting Disease (and What We Don’t)

By: Tony Hansen

The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management

Big Game Hunting

The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management The 10 Keys to Successful Deer Management

By: Craig Dougherty

The Anti-Hunting Machine: Exposing the Humane Society of the United States

Conservation

The Anti-Hunting Machine: Exposing the Humane Society of the United States The Anti-Hunting Machine: Exposing the Humane Society of the United States

By: Tony Hansen, Frank Miniter, and Alex Robinson

Federal Land Transfer: Beware of Politicians Bearing Maps

Conservation

Federal Land Transfer: Beware of Politicians Bearing Maps Federal Land Transfer: Beware of Politicians Bearing Maps

Finding Access: Corps of Engineers Offers New Public Land Map

Conservation

Finding Access: Corps of Engineers Offers New Public Land Map Finding Access: Corps of Engineers Offers New Public Land Map

By: Tony Hansen

Public Land Roundup: Trump to Review National Monument Designations, RMEF Opens Acres, Hung Jury in First Nevada Bundy Trial

Conservation

Public Land Roundup: Trump to Review National Monument Designations, RMEF Opens Acres, Hung Jury in First Nevada Bundy Trial Public Land Roundup: Trump to Review National Monument Designations, RMEF Opens Acres, Hung Jury in First Nevada Bundy Trial

Fact-Checking the Debate on Federal Land Transfer

Conservation

Fact-Checking the Debate on Federal Land Transfer Fact-Checking the Debate on Federal Land Transfer

Death of a Warden

Conservation

Death of a Warden Death of a Warden

By: Alex Robinson

Hunting Public-Land Tahr in New Zealand

Big Game Hunting

Hunting Public-Land Tahr in New Zealand Hunting Public-Land Tahr in New Zealand

By: Alex Robinson

An Open Letter to Secretary Zinke

Conservation

An Open Letter to Secretary Zinke An Open Letter to Secretary Zinke

By: Andrew McKean

Why The Sportsmen’s Act Died (And Why Hunters and Anglers Share The Blame)

Conservation

Why The Sportsmen’s Act Died (And Why Hunters and Anglers Share The Blame) Why The Sportsmen’s Act Died (And Why Hunters and Anglers Share The Blame)

How Two Senators, a Swiss Philanthropist, and Secretary Zinke Could Unlock America’s Only Inaccessible Wilderness

Conservation

How Two Senators, a Swiss Philanthropist, and Secretary Zinke Could Unlock America’s Only Inaccessible Wilderness How Two Senators, a Swiss Philanthropist, and Secretary Zinke Could Unlock America’s Only Inaccessible Wilderness

By: Alex Robinson

How Public Funds Benefit Shooters

Conservation

How Public Funds Benefit Shooters How Public Funds Benefit Shooters

By: John Haughey

Op-ed: Is Hunting Sage Grouse Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?

Conservation

Op-ed: Is Hunting Sage Grouse Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution? Op-ed: Is Hunting Sage Grouse Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?

By: Ed Arnett

HSUS Petitions For Lead Ammo Ban on Public Lands

Conservation

HSUS Petitions For Lead Ammo Ban on Public Lands HSUS Petitions For Lead Ammo Ban on Public Lands

By: Tony Hansen

The Cheapest Food Plot You’ll Ever Plant

Conservation

The Cheapest Food Plot You’ll Ever Plant The Cheapest Food Plot You’ll Ever Plant

By: Tony Hansen

Public Land Roundup: Zinke Plays Coy with Monuments Review and the Elliott State Forest Stays Public

Conservation

Public Land Roundup: Zinke Plays Coy with Monuments Review and the Elliott State Forest Stays Public Public Land Roundup: Zinke Plays Coy with Monuments Review and the Elliott State Forest Stays Public

Here’s What You Need to Know About the PETA Facebook Photo Frame

Conservation

Here’s What You Need to Know About the PETA Facebook Photo Frame Here’s What You Need to Know About the PETA Facebook Photo Frame

By: Alex Robinson and Natalie Krebs

Former Boulder Police Officer Found Guilty of Poaching Neighborhood Elk

Big Game Hunting

Former Boulder Police Officer Found Guilty of Poaching Neighborhood Elk Former Boulder Police Officer Found Guilty of Poaching Neighborhood Elk

By: Clayton Helms

A Hunter’s Heavy Heart Over Sage Grouse Declines

Conservation

A Hunter’s Heavy Heart Over Sage Grouse Declines A Hunter’s Heavy Heart Over Sage Grouse Declines

By: Andrew McKean

Planting the ‘Forever’ Food Plot for Whitetails and Turkeys

Big Game Hunting

Planting the ‘Forever’ Food Plot for Whitetails and Turkeys Planting the ‘Forever’ Food Plot for Whitetails and Turkeys

By: Tony Hansen

Discussion with Sally Jewell: Conservation, Land Access, and Recruiting New Hunters

Conservation

Discussion with Sally Jewell: Conservation, Land Access, and Recruiting New Hunters Discussion with Sally Jewell: Conservation, Land Access, and Recruiting New Hunters

Dan Ashe Q&A: The USFWS Director On Wolves, The Future of Hunting, and Open Country

Conservation

Dan Ashe Q&A: The USFWS Director On Wolves, The Future of Hunting, and Open Country Dan Ashe Q&A: The USFWS Director On Wolves, The Future of Hunting, and Open Country

By: Tony Hansen

Trump’s Monument Decision, Appeasing Utah’s Congressional Delegation, Shouldn’t Be a Surprise

Conservation

Trump’s Monument Decision, Appeasing Utah’s Congressional Delegation, Shouldn’t Be a Surprise Trump’s Monument Decision, Appeasing Utah’s Congressional Delegation, Shouldn’t Be a Surprise

By: Andrew McKean

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument: A Gateway Perspective

Conservation

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument: A Gateway Perspective Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument: A Gateway Perspective

By: Aram von Benedikt

Powderhook: New Network Connects Sportsmen With Places to Hunt and Fish

Conservation

Powderhook: New Network Connects Sportsmen With Places to Hunt and Fish Powderhook: New Network Connects Sportsmen With Places to Hunt and Fish

By: Andrew McKean

President Obama’s Budget is a Mixed Bag for Outdoorsmen

Conservation

President Obama’s Budget is a Mixed Bag for Outdoorsmen President Obama’s Budget is a Mixed Bag for Outdoorsmen

Zinke’s World View

Conservation

Zinke’s World View Zinke’s World View

By: Andrew McKean

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