Opinion(Page 3)

Diverse, expert opinions on the biggest issues facing our hunting and fishing community.

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Will U.S. Waters Ever Be Managed as Trophy Carp Fisheries?

barracuda fishing

More Freshwater Anglers Should Try Barracuda Fishing

duck lures and rat baits

Are Duck, Rat, and Snake Lures Legit or Gimmicks?

Want to Honor Our Military Veterans? Take Them Hunting

By Russell Worth Parker

There Should Be Horror Movies About Pike and Muskies

duck hunting video

Lessons We Can Learn from the Viral “I Own the F*cking Land” Video

By Alex Robinson

Don’t Aim for a Deer’s Head

By Lindsay Thomas Jr.

hunting by moon phase

Why I Hunt the Whitetail Rut by Moon Phase—and You Should Too

By Michael Hanback

fly fishing for pike

Let’s Get Real About Catching Pike on the Fly

The Tactacam XB has the best picture quality.

Is Hunting with Cellular Trail Cameras Fair Chase or Cheating?

By Alex Robinson

An ugly, painted, old Remington M710

My Rifle Is Better Than Yours—and Always Will Be

Largemouth bass

Are Fishing Apps Doing More Harm Than Good?

A Marine veteran and bowhunter talks about being an American.

To Be a Proud American (Bowhunter)

The ultimate hunting playlist album cover art.

The Ultimate Not-Country-Music Playlist for Hunters, According to an NYC Bowhunter

Introducing kids to hunting is a delicate business.

Some Kids Just Aren’t Meant to Be Hunters. But All Kids Should Get the Chance

Freel with an interior Alaska Grizzly

Why You Should Never Stop Shooting BB Guns, Pellet Rifles, and .22s

A brown bear on Afognak Island

What Is a Stopping Rifle—and Do You Need One?

Freel with the black bear that became aggressive

If You Live in Bear Country, Then You Already Know—Bears Must Fear Us

The author and Ethan Powell with a double on Merriam's.

What I Learned from Shooting 200 Turkey Loads and One Mountain Longbeard

Why My Son’s Name Includes “Hunter”

Why My Son’s Name Includes “Hunter”

By John B. Snow

Turkey hunting relationships.

Hunting Creates Bonds Between Friends and Family Like Nothing Else Can

Bowhunting through the firearm season is how the author hunts.

Why I Bowhunt During Gun Season

Plenty of moms hunt with their children.

Hunting Mamas: The Trend No One Expected to Take Off. Here’s Why It Did

Minimum hunting age requirements are arbitrary and

We Need More Lifelong Hunters? Get Rid of Hunting Age Minimums

The 28-gauge has returned to duck hunting.

The 28-Gauge Shotgun Can Kill Ducks as Effectively as a 12-Gauge (At Modest Ranges)

Hunting seasons are designed so that does who still have fawns with them may be tagged.

It’s Okay (and Sometimes Necessary) to Shoot Does with Fawns During Hunting Season

By Lindsay Thomas Jr.

hunter mentoring

The Truth About Hunter Mentoring: Everyone’s Got to Earn It

By Alex Robinson

Duck hunters are jerks to one another.

Why Do Duck Hunters Despise Each Other?

Teaching kids archery doesn't have to start at a certain age.

Yes, I’m Already Teaching My 2-Year-Old How to Shoot a Bow

There are plenty of reasons for rookies to help out other new hunters.

Can You Mentor a New Hunter When You’re Still Learning to Hunt Yourself?

Traditional bowhunting is as ethical as the hunter.

So You Think Traditional Bowhunting Is Unethical?

Keep it casual and don't get too addicted to snow goose hunting.

How to Be a Casual (and Ethical) Snow Goose Hunter

By Alex Robinson, Joe Genzel

Greenhead mallard in Oklahoma.

Our Obsession with Greenheads Is Ruining Duck Hunting as We Know It

By Alex Robinson, Joe Genzel

Still hunting from the ground has its advantages.

Bowhunting with a Recurve, and a Toddler

whitetail deer hunt

Why We’re Failing to Recruit African American Hunters (and How to Fix It)

By Eric M. Morris