Bears Ears National Monument Lede

Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Shooting Ban at Bears Ears Nat. Monument

In its latest move targeting hunters, shooters and general outdoorsmen, the Biden-Harris administration has put forward a plan to close 1.3 million acres of Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) to recreational shooting.

Conservation Policy Recommendations in Seventh Edition of Wildlife for the 21st Century

The American Wildlife Conservation Partners (AWCP)—comprised of the nation’s top 52 sporting-conservation organizations, including the NRA—released its Wildlife for the 21st Century, Volume VII (W-21) on Sept. 11.

#SundayGunday: Leupold VX-6HD

This week on SundayGunday, we’re taking a look at the VX-6HD from Leupold, a riflescope tailored specifically for hunters.

U.S. FWS Debuts New Federal and Junior Duck Stamps

Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and artists celebrated as the 2024-2025 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp—commonly known as the Duck Stamp—went on sale.

Comment Period for BLM Sage Grouse Conservation Closing

Back in March, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on public lands. The period for public comment on said plan ends this Thursday. Read on for more on both the draft plan, and how to comment.

DU Surpasses Conservation Milestone

For the first time in its 87-year history, Ducks Unlimited has delivered one-million acres of conservation across North America in a single year, thanks to more than a million supporters and partners including private landowners, hunters, corporations, major donors, and state and federal agencies.

Why Weather Starts Every Conversation in Coyote Country

Sparkling sunshine, rainfall, snowstorms and particularly the wind all play a huge role in picking the location and hunting strategy of every setup.

Late-Season Whitetail Muzzleloader Tactics

To be successful in late-season muzzleloader seasons, it’s best to focus on feed available this time of year, the whitetails’ need to rest, and the fact that as much as 10 percent of the doe population will come into estrus in December.

Why Last-Chance November Bucks are the Best of All

There may be fewer bucks moving at this time, but don’t forget there also are fewer hunters in the woods. Look for buck patterns to re-emerge around food sources first.

Wildlife Commission of the Year Goes to Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s Wildlife Conservation Commission was recognized as the Wildlife Commission of the Year for 2023 at the summer meeting of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA).

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