“Tag: Hunters”

Did the charges brought against this anti-hunter fit the crime, and what kind of message does it send to other potentially violent 'animal rights activists?'

The NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum has announced the return of support for the Hunters for the Hungry subsidy program. A total of $60,000 has been committed to fund HFH affiliates throughout the country to cover the cost of processing, shipping and distributing donated meat. 

The numbers don't lie. Though residents fill the fields, nonresident hunters are a loyal bunch, and their interstate travels increasingly are helping sustain conservation efforts.

New shooters don't need the newest, most technologically advanced gear to be successful in the field. It's practice, not product, that makes perfect.

With most hunting conventions cancelled due to COVID-19, Craig Boddington’s online convention allows you to virtually meet with handpicked, vetted outfitters one-on-one to learn more about what they offer and start planning your next adventure.

Allowing someone to tag along while you chase squirrels or rabbits may be the simplest, most effective way to recruit new hunters.

As hunters we already pay more than our fair share to preserve publicly owned properties. We spend millions of dollars on licenses and assorted conservation stamps to preserve public lands, while hikers, campers, birdwatchers and more get to enjoy our woods and wetlands free of charge.

Any seasoned hunter could be accused occasionally of trying to out-shout an anti-hunter. But most of us also should follow our own advice: first count to 10. Then, and only then, calmly hit ’em with the facts.

The author had an exchange about the local coyote population in Northern Virginia with a woman on social media. Their discussion serves as a good follow-up to his last article on handling anti-hunters.