IWLA 100 Years Lead

Izaak Walton League of America Celebrates 100 Years

A century ago the founding members of this nationwide group joined forces with other conservationists to help pass valuable measures including our Duck Stamp and the Pittman-Robertson Act. Today, more than 40,000 “Ikes” in 200-plus chapters nationwide value their decades of work on behalf of conservation with diverse groups and common goals.

Hardware: Woodman Arms Patriot Muzzleloader

The Woodman Arms Patriot muzzleloader is light, short and easy to carry. It shoots extremely well and, with the closed breech, can be waterproofed to ensure it goes off every time. It’s accurate enough to manage the open country, light enough to climb mountains and small enough to handle well in a deer blind.

6 Steps to Successful Bowhunting

Many things cross your mind as you anchor, aim and release an arrow at a mature buck. This split second culminates many months of preparation and planning. Let's look at some ways to help you get there.

Best Bullets for Black Bear

Hunting black bear in the near future? Before you select your bullet, read on for some in-depth research by contributor Aaron Carter.

Dove Hunting 101: From Cornfield to Kitchen

Contributor Mike Roux details how to train for, hunt, preserve, prepare and cook delicious dove—hunters' favorite September treat.

10 Giant Bucks from the 2021-2022 Deer Season

Check out these monster bucks taken throughout the United States.

Know-How: Prepare to Meet a Predator

Thanks to conservation efforts and sometimes over-the-top protective measures, predators are expanding their range across North America. Here’s what to know, what to carry and what to do should you come face to face with fangs and claws.

The Hunts of President Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland is remembered by most Americans as the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms, but along with Teddy Roosevelt he also was a president who hunted. Before Roosevelt, Cleveland set aside millions of acres of Western habitat for public use.

Join the Hunt: Start Them With Waterfowling

Want to ensure the next generation becomes productive members of society? Consider asking them to join the hunt, and start with waterfowl. Its mix of hard work and fast action is sure to keep ’em coming back—and on the right path.

How to Protect Taxidermy from Insect Infestation

Hunters preserve a lifetime of memories in taxidermy, so when those memories are threatened by insect infestation it’s cause for concern. Here’s what to do if you see little critters flying around your mounts.

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