USFWS Seeks Public Input to Improve Access to Federal Lands
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is asking the public to identify service-managed lands where people would most like to see new or improved public recreation access.
New Legislation Could Help Hunters Access Public Lands
Congressman Steve Daines introduced legislation on Jan. 29 that guarantees funding for improved hunter access to pre-existing public lands.
Colorado Expands Public Hunting Lands
The Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) Commission voted unanimously in July to approve a multi-year expansion of public hunting lands made available through the Public Access Program.
How to Tag a Bull Elk on Public Land
Sure, odds are best on private holdings and limited-entry units. But you can tag a bull elk on public land—here’s how.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Hunting Public-Land Bucks
Perhaps the best thing a hunter can do to up their odds on public land is to cover a trail a buck uses to get to his bed at daylight. Look closely to find it, because you can be sure it won’t be covered in sign.
A Playbook for Public-Land Toms
Ernest Hemingway advised, if you want to write, begin with “one true sentence” and follow it with another. So here’s the truest way to kill a public-land tom.
Public Land Hunting Etiquette
Here are some simple but significant “unwritten” rules you should always follow when hunting public land.
Public Land Hunting: Pressure-Cooker Elk
These days, it's getting tough to find a "secret spot" to hunt elk. Don't despair. You can still harvest an elk when the pressure's on.
The Ins and Outs of Public-Land Hunting
For new hunters looking to venture out, public land may be the only option. And while the public option comes with a unique set of challenges, those challenges can be overcome.
Bernhardt Proposes Historic Expansion of Public Hunting, Fishing
Secretary of the Interior proposes new hunting and fishing opportunities on 2.3 million acres of public land.
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