Elk In Rut

Utah: Wildlife Board Approves New Statewide Elk Management Plan

The Utah Wildlife Board approved a new 10-year Utah Statewide Elk Management Plan, which includes several changes to elk hunting along with a few other items, during Thursday's public meeting at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources’ Eccles Wildlife Education Center.

Members' Best 2021

Your photos provide not simply a review of your accomplishments and endeavors over the past year, but a revealing snapshot of a nation full of dedicated American hunters.

Sheep Hunts: When a Slam Becomes a Straight

Editorial Director John Zent recaps the hunts from his North American "grand slam."

Silent Fright: ‘Non-Consumptive Users’ Disturb Wildlife

Ever met a bird-watcher who claims he leaves wildlife in peace as he goes about his business? Scientific data paints a different picture of the impact non-hunting “silent sports” have on wildlife.

Pending World Record Ram

A possible new archery world record desert bighorn sheep was taken recently in—of all places—southern California. On December 20, 2011, Brett Scott arrowed a ram that green scores 180 7/8 inches on the Pope and Young measurement system. The horns measure 35 1/2 and 37 inches in length with 16 1/2-inch bases. If, after the 60-day mandatory drying period, the horn shrinkage is less than an inch, Scott’s ram will be a new world record for archery desert bighorn.

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