Industry & Conservation
Two Wasilla Men Got Worldwide Hunting Bans: The Lesson
Two Wasilla men just got worldwide hunting bans for running an illegal guide operation. Here's what happened and…
Industry & Conservation
New World-Record Elk: The Casey Brooks Bull Explained
Casey Brooks' Washington bull just became the archery world-record elk at 478 2/8 inches. Here's the story behind…
Industry & Conservation
Colorado Leftover & OTC Elk Tags 2026: Grab One August 4
Didn't draw? Leftover and OTC elk tags hit the shelf August 4. Here's how to grab one across…
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Gear & Guns
Best Hunting Boots for the Mountains: 2026 Guide
The best mountain hunting boots for 2026 — Crispi, Kenetrek, Lowa and more, plus how to pick insulation,…
Industry & Conservation
Half of Colorado’s Wolves Are Dead: A 2026 Reality Check
Colorado's wolf reintroduction in 2026: 61% survival, $8M spent, releases halted. An honest look at where it stands…
Industry & Conservation
Corner Crossing Is Legal in 2026 — Here’s What It Means
A court ruling made corner crossing legal in 6 Western states, unlocking millions of acres of public land.…
Industry & Conservation
The Public Land Sell-Off: What Every Hunter Must Know in 2026
Congress tried to sell off millions of acres of public land in 2026. Here's what happened, why it…
Industry & Conservation
Poaching Isn’t Hunting: The Idaho Commissioner Case
An Idaho Fish & Game commissioner faces poaching charges. Here's why poaching isn't hunting — and what ethical…
Industry & Conservation
The Roadless Rule Fight: What It Means for Hunters
A Senate amendment could erase road protections on nearly 60 million acres of national forest. Here's what the…
Industry & Conservation
The First Grizzly Hunt in 50 Years? 2026 Delisting Explained
A federal deadline could delist grizzly bears by December 2026 — opening the first Lower 48 grizzly hunt…
Industry & Conservation
The OTC Elk Tag Is Dying — What the 2026 Draw Changes Mean
Idaho and Colorado are killing over-the-counter elk tags in 2026. Here's how the draw changes work — and…
Industry & Conservation
Colorado Initiative 302: Lock In Our Right to Hunt & Fish
Colorado Initiative 302 would make hunting and fishing a constitutional right. Here's what it means—and how to help…
Gear & Guns
Best Hunting Bows of 2026: Top Picks for Elk Season
The best hunting bows of 2026 ranked for elk season — Bowtech Alliance, Hoyt AX-3, Mathews ARC 34,…
Hunting Tips
Didn’t Draw a Colorado Elk Tag? Your 2026 Backup Plan
Struck out in the 2026 Colorado elk draw? Secondary draw, OTC elk tags, leftover licenses & landowner tags…
Industry & Conservation
A Colorado Hiker Was Killed by a Mountain Lion — Her DNA Was on All Four of Its Paws
Kristen Kovatch was hiking alone on Crosier Mountain Trail on New Year's Day when a young male mountain…
Industry & Conservation
He Shot a Trophy Bull With a Rifle in Bow Season — Then Faked an Arrow Wound to Cover It Up
Idaho's Joel Rose killed a Trophy Bull with a 6.5 Creedmoor in archery season — then jammed an…
Hunting Tips
How to Kill the Herd Bull: My Archery Elk Strategy
I’m going to tell you something that goes against what most elk hunters believe: if you want to…
Industry & Conservation
Hunting in National Parks: What Actually Changed in 2026
The Headlines Are Misleading — Here’s What Actually Happened If you’ve been on social media in the last…
Industry & Conservation
Not All Outfitters Are Created Equal.
Demand for outfitted hunts is exploding while quality varies wildly. Here is why vetting an outfitter matters more…
Industry & Conservation
2026 Western Draw Results: What’s Next If You Drew (or Didn’t)
2026 Western big game draw results are dropping fast — New Mexico is out, Colorado posts May 26.…
Industry & Conservation
Colorado Fur Ban: What Hunters Need to Know Right Now
The Colorado fur ban petition is moving fast through CPW after a 6-4 vote in March. Here's what…
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