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Alaska Closes Bear Hunting Statewide

Per an April 1, 2020 press release from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), department commissioner Dough Vincent-Lang closed all black- and brown-bear hunts due to health and safety concerns stemming from COVID-19.

A Hunter’s Guide to Staying Sane During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Here are five things hunters can do to avoid cabin fever during the coronavirus pandemic.

5 Great Over-the-Counter Hunts in the West

There’s no shortage of over-the-counter opportunities throughout the West that you can enjoy every year. Here are five of our favorites.

6 Great Hunts You Can Afford Right Now

From DIY elk to whitetail culls, these are the affordable, fun, freezer-filling hunts you need to plan.

Top 5 Buckshot Loads

Nothing tops buckshot for toppling big game at close range. We’ve tested five of the most prevalent 12-gauge, 2¾-inch loads to determine the best one for your needs.

Top Bear Rifles and Loads

Contributor Philip Massaro shares some of his favorite rifles and loads for different bear hunting scenarios.

Hardware: Taurus Raging Hunter

Taurus makes its dedication to the hunting market more obvious than ever with the release of its Raging Hunter. Although “raging” is in its name, this .44 Mag. will make many hunters happy with its features and performance.

Idaho Discount Highlights Veteran Hunting Programs Nationwide

A Navy veteran and his buddy discover discounted hunting in Idaho. The program highlights similar efforts by states nationwide to treat resident and nonresident veterans.

Hunters Mobilize Against N.J. Governor’s Public Land Bear Hunting Ban

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order banning the legal hunting of bears on all state-owned lands has immediate impact on the state’s October and December 2018 bear-hunting seasons, spurring New Jersey hunters, elected officials and the state’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) to action.

Boise Bears

Hard hikes through Idaho's wilderness challenged the author during a Western bear hunt. Can he rebound to finish what he started?

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