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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.

Elk Hunting: The Mental Game

You can shoot a can off a post at 400 yards, you hike 5 miles like it’s a trip to the corner store, but if your conviction calls it quits, you’re done for.

USFWS Distributes More Than $1 Billion to States for Recreation Access, Conservation

Outdoorsmen and women are helping to provide more than $1 billion in 2019 to support outdoor access and wildlife habitat conservation nationwide.

6 Tips for Hunting Public-Land Mule Deer

There’s nothing easy about tagging a mule deer on public land, but for those willing to put in the time and effort, the reward can be exceptional. Try these tips to increase your odds of success this season.

Is a Wilderness Hunt For You?

Wilderness hunters are few and far between, but with careful planning and preparation you can be one of them.

Secretary Zinke Expands Hunting and Fishing on 30 National Wildlife Refuges

Continuing his efforts to increase access to public lands, Secretary Zinke will open more than more 251,000 acres to new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities across 30 national wildlife refuges just in time for the 2018-19 hunting seasons.

8 Tips for a Successful DIY Elk Hunt

The most successful DIY elk hunters are those who are intimately familiar with the quarry’s habits and employ different strategies, depending on the situation. Here are eight tips that will increase your odds of tagging a bull on public land.

New Jersey Governor Bans Bear Hunting on State-Owned Lands

A bear hunting ban was implemented on state-owned land by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, even though the state’s growing bear population is one of the healthiest in the Nation.

How to Use Topo Maps to Find Public-Land Gobblers

Mapping routes to hunting spots can be accomplished in the palm of your hand with modern cell phones. However, what most of those images don’t show—topographic lines—may prove to be the most useful information at your disposal.

Know-How: Find Public Land Hotspots

Public land can offer some of the best hunting, but you wouldn’t know it without doing some research. Look for these four features to find your new hotspot.

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