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.

Earn-a-Buck: An Effective, Divisive Way to Manage Deer

Love ’em or hate ’em, they are a feature of deer seasons across many states. Here’s the background—and the pros and cons—of earn-a-buck tags.

Member's Hunt: The Mag Seven

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Mark Newton of Jersey Shore, Pa.

Tested: Fiocchi Golden Waterfowl Bismuth Shotshells

Contributor Frank Melloni puts Fiocchi's new Golden Waterfowl Bismuth ammo to the test, examining its properties both on the range and in the field.

Do You Really Need Camouflage to Hunt?

A candid look at vintage and modern camouflage, as well as hunting in “plain” clothes.

Field Tested: Browning Trail Cameras

Contributor Frank Melloni tests out two trail cameras from Browning, with both scouting and property security in mind.

New for 2022: Barnett Hyper XP 405

The Hyper XP 405’s weight distribution and narrow profile make it feel more like firing a gun than a bow, which is what most hunters are aiming for. It features a crossbow platform that easily transfers shooting skills from one form to another without any adjustments or compromises.

First Look: Fire-N-the-Hole Slang Blade Mechanical Broadhead

Fire-N-the-Hole Broadheads has introduced the Slang Blade 1x4 mechanical broadhead, which can be used with compound bows and crossbows alike.

America’s First Waterfowl Refuge is Dry

For the first time since its inception, America’s first National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), the Klamath Basin, is dry. Despite being established for waterfowl conservation purposes by Theodore Roosevelt, millions of migratory waterfowl, shorebirds and other essential wildlife species will not have anywhere there or at neighboring Tule Lake NWR to rest, refuel and prepare for their migration.

Head to Head: .338-06 A-Square vs. .35 Whelen

Among the ’06 offspring are the .338-06 A-Square and the .35 Whelen, which give the shooter access to a larger frontal diameter and heavier bullet weights than are associated with the .30-06 Springfield. Which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

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