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Ammo, Firearm, Archery Sales Boost Nation’s Wildlife Programs

Federal excise taxes collected on the sale of rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition and archery gear have nearly tripled during the past decade, boosting federal funding for the nation’s wildlife and hunter-education programs to record levels even though many handgun, ammo and archery buyers don’t hunt.

Know-How: Red or White?

In much of the eastern U.S., acorns are at the top of a deer’s menu come fall. But not all acorns—or oak trees—are equal, and knowing the difference can help you pick stands and plan when to hunt them.

NRA's Susan Recce Receives Outdoor Life National Open Country Award at 2016 SHOT Show

Hats off to Susan Recce, Director of NRA-ILA’s Conservation, Wildlife and Natural Resources Division, as she is honored for a 40-year career fighting for sportsmen’s access to public lands.

NRA-ILA’s Susan Recce to Receive Prestigious Outdoor Life Open Country Award

National award hails Reece’s 40-year track record of fighting for sportsmen’s access to public lands.

NRA-ILA on the March for Hunters

Sunday Hunting Pushed in NC, PA; Apprentice Hunting Program Grows to 38 States; Bans on Ivory Sales Blocked in 15 States

Pennsylvania Snow Goose Poachers Sentenced, Fined $55,000

A group of Pennsylvania hunters who were caught harvesting well beyond the legal limit of snow geese earlier this year have been sentenced, and face a combined $55,000 in fines.

Stop Pennsylvania Game Commission from Altering Youth Hunter Policy

Despite that Pennsylvania’s mentored hunting-license program was designed to create opportunities for newcomers to hunting, a new proposal simply creates more barriers.

Can a Gobbler's Beard Rot Off?

Some hunters believe a gobbler's beard can wear off, or even rot off. Can it? We investigate.

Mississippi Hunter Tags 4-Bearded Gobbler

After pursuing a gobbler he had seen on his trail camera for three weeks, Hunter Hood had no idea exactly what he was getting until he picked up the harvested tom.

Member's Hunt: Youth Hunter Tags Rare Gobbler

Michael Stockwell of Akron, Ohio, was hunting spring gobblers with his uncle when he landed a trophy turkey. Read the full story here.

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