Hunting - Game & Fish

Successful Pheasant Hunting Strategies

December 24, 2011 • No comments

Ever look at a pheasant’s ears? Not the feathery ears on the top of their heads, but the ears they…»

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New Jersey Record Black Bear Killed

December 20, 2011 • No comments

New Jersey has a new record black bear, but the hunter wasn’t out looking for big bruins. According to the…»

In Big-game-hunting, Featured, Game & Fish • Tagged Bear, big game, black bear, Bruce Headley, New Jersey

Training Tips For Your Waterfowl Dog

December 18, 2011 • No comments

It’s a pleasure to take pride in the way your dog acts in a duck blind. Mike Stewart of Wildrose…»

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Wintertime Pacific Northwest Hunting & Fishing Options

December 8, 2011 • No comments

For the leisurely outdoorsman, winter is a time to stay inside. It’s a time to tie flies, repair waders and…»

In Ducks-geese-hunting, Fishing, Hunting, Pheasant-hunting • Tagged Columbia Basin, Cottonwood Reservoir, Crab Creek, Davis Lake, Eloika Lake, Fourth of July Lake, Frenchman's Wasteway, Hatch Lake, Hog Canyon Lake, Klamath Basin, Lind-Cooley Drainage, Long Beach, Lower Rogue River, Monsato, Mud Lake, Oysterville, Piute Reservoir, Potholes Reservoir, Pugent Sound, Razor Clams, Scooteney, Waitts Lake, Warner Basin, Williams Lake, Winchester Wasteway

Colorado Pheasant Hunting In The Golden Triangle

December 5, 2011 • 1 comment

If you’re an avid upland hunter you know about South Dakota’s Golden Triangle. It’s the region encompassing the area from…»

In Hunting, Pheasant-hunting, Pheasants-hunting • Tagged Golden Triangle, Pheasant

Top 10 States For Giant Pronghorns

December 5, 2011 • No comments

I hunted pronghorns for 10 years before I got a crack at a really big one. What I wouldn’t give…»

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting • Tagged Antelope, Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pronghorn, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

Arizona Mountain Lion Hunter Trees Jaguar

November 30, 2011 • 17 comments

First sighting since 2009, fourth ever since 1986.

In Big-game-hunting, Featured, Hunting, Hunting-dogs • Tagged Arizona, Jaguar

Slightly larger than its cousin the ruffed grouse, the blue grouse often inhabits similar terrain and is nearly always found close to evergreens. Photo by Eric J. Hansen.

Upland Birds Tips To Tip The Scales In Your Favor

November 17, 2011 • No comments

“There’s one!” my truck-driving friend almost shouted. A plump ruffed grouse sat just on the edge of the little, rocky,…»

In Hunting, Pheasants-hunting, Upland-birds-hunting • Tagged Chuckar, Grouse, Upland Bird Hunting, Western States

Often hunters will have to travel deep into the backcountry to pursue mule deer. These western deer are not as tolerant of humans as their eastern cousins. Photo by Dave Campbell.

Six Great Rocky Mountain Deer Hunts

November 15, 2011 • No comments

Every year thousands of hunters venture west to hunt deer and other big game. Many have made the trip several…»

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, State Updates, Whitetail • Tagged Idaho, Montana, Mule Deer, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota, Whitetail, Wyoming

The author’s son, Tyler Dungannon of Phoenix, Ore., took this blacktail that was following does on Halloween night last year in southern Oregon’s Douglas County. Photo by Duane Dungannon.

Understanding the Blacktail Rut

November 8, 2011 • No comments

Having not so much as a clue we were watching, the young bobcat slunk away into the underbrush as the…»

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting • Tagged Blacktail, Oregon, Rut, Washington

California Blacktail Hunting

November 8, 2011 • No comments

It was as dark as ink. The truck rocked with each gust of wind. The blown raindrops hit with so…»

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, State Updates • Tagged Blacktail, California, Tactics

A True Southern California Trophy Buck

November 7, 2011 • 6 comments

Jeff McCabe took a true Southern California trophy buck in D15.

In Featured, Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, Uncategorized

A dog that can point and hold late-season pheasant that want to run can help an entire party fill limits. This dog, Belle, is owned by Craig Armstrong. Photo by Wade Burns.

Expert Tips For Effective Pheasant Hunting

November 1, 2011 • 1 comment

As the owner of Upland Journal, an online bulletin board discussion forum, I come in contact with a cross section…»

In Featured, Hunting, Pheasant-hunting, Pheasants-hunting • Tagged Upland

Colorado House Cat Has Close Encounter With Cougar

October 25, 2011 • 1 comment

A Boulder, Colorado house cat that goes by the name of Zeus got an up-close-and-personal look at a feline that’s…»

In Big-game-hunting, Featured • Tagged Colorado, Cougar

Gary Lewis rests his Kimber while Scott Denny, of Cheyenne, glasses from a rock outcropping on an October hunt in Wyoming. Photo by Gary Lewis.

Open Country Spot-And-Stalk Tactics for Mule Deer

October 6, 2011 • No comments

Last October, we looked across the plains and watched band after band of antelope and mule deer in herds of…»

In Big-game-hunting, Featured, Hunting-dogs • Tagged big game, Hunting Tactics, Mule Deer, spot-and-stalk

Matt Christensen is shown using llamas to pack out of the Colorado high country. Photo by ChucknGaleRobbins.com.

Rocky Mountain Deer Round-Up

October 4, 2011 • No comments

As usual, Colorado is expected to win the blue ribbon for Rocky Mountain deer this year. Elsewhere, hunters can expect…»

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, State Updates, Whitetail • Tagged Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Wilderness Elk Hunting in Colorado

October 4, 2011 • No comments

The cadence of shod hooves slapping against the rocky ground filtered through the damp mountain air as we eased up…»

In Elk-hunting, Hunting, State Updates • Tagged Colorado, Elk, Hunting Tactics

2011 Great Plains Deer Forecast…Where To Get Your Deer

October 4, 2011 • No comments

The Great Plains states of Kansas, Nebraska, and the Dakotas have been known for excellent and consistent whitetail and mule…»

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, State Updates, Whitetail, Whitetail-deer-hunting • Tagged 2011 Deer Forecast, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota

Facebook Founder Kills Bison

September 30, 2011 • 6 comments

Here’s something for the pro-hunting community to “Like.” Apparently Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is sticking to his guns regarding his…»

In Big-game-hunting, Featured, Hunting • Tagged Bison, facebook, Mark Zuckerberg

Several units in Arizona will produce trophy bulls this fall. Photo by Lance Crowther.

2011 Rocky Mountain Elk Hunting Forecast

September 7, 2011 • No comments

This fall is shaping up to be another tremendous year for big bull harvests across the Rocky Mountain States. If…»

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting, State Updates • Tagged Arizona, Colorado, Elk, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming

Dakotas Pheasant Hunting Preview

September 7, 2011 • No comments

Despite what even longtime South and North Dakota residents would consider the very protracted and snow-filled winter of 2010/2011 the…»

In Hunting, Pheasants-hunting, State Updates • Tagged North Dakota, Pheasants, South Dakota

Four Knives Hunters Need

May 12, 2011 • No comments

Next to a gun or a bow, a knife is the most essential gear item for the hunter. Here’s a look at types of knives every well-prepared hunter should own.

In Hunting, Hunting-gear

Train Your Dog To Make Blind & Multiple Retrieves

May 11, 2011 • No comments

A retriever that can make multiple and blind retrieves in the field at the command of his owner is worth his weight in tungsten shotgun ammo.

In Hunting, Hunting-dogs

Cabela’s Tactical Tat’R II Kickstand Vest

May 3, 2011 • No comments

Cabela’s Tactical Tat’r II Kickstand Vest has a built-in aluminum frame with adjustable folding legs so you can kick back…»

In Hunting, Hunting-gear

Hunter’s Specialties Rasp Pack

April 26, 2011 • No comments

Hunter’s Specialties new Rasp Pack comes with three of their most popular diaphragm calls in a breathable pack that carries…»

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Missouri Men Pay for Colorado Elk Poaching

April 18, 2011 • No comments

Men now face the loss of hunting privileges in Colorado and 34 other states.

In Elk-hunting, Hunting • Tagged Rm

T/C Pro Hunter Single Shot

April 15, 2011 • No comments

There is something to be said for a single-shot gun.

In Hunting, Hunting-gear

Real Avid Turkey Tool

April 14, 2011 • No comments

By John Geiger Can your tool do all this? Help with brushing-in a blind set up. Change shotgun chokes. Disassemble…»

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Gearing Up For Gobblers

March 7, 2011 • No comments

Here are both the tried-and-true and the latest guns, loads, clothes and accessories available for the well-equipped turkey hunter.

In Hunting, Hunting-gear, Turkey-hunting • Tagged Wv

Must Have Camp Cookware

March 1, 2011 • No comments

Whether you’re planning for an overnight fishing trip or a week in deer camp, here are some tips for buying and packing the right cookware to ensure a happy camp.

In Hunting, Hunting-gear • Tagged Wv

The E-Collar Revolution

March 1, 2011 • No comments

Too many hunters have reservations about using electronic collars to train their waterfowl retrievers, but modern collars are the shortest path to a topnotch hunting dog.

In Hunting, Hunting-dogs • Tagged Wv

Florida Fish & Wildlife Use Internet to Bust Bogus Reptile Dealers

February 8, 2011 • No comments

FWC formed the Internet Crimes Unit last year to target offenders who are using cyberspace to unlawfully harvest or commercialize Florida’s natural resources.

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting • Tagged Florida

California DFG Returns Yearling Bears to the Wild

February 8, 2011 • No comments

Black bear yearlings relocated to the remote wilderness near Truckee

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting • Tagged California

North Island hog hunts with dogs to remove destructive feral hogs

February 8, 2011 • No comments

Hunts are scheduled for the Fridays and Saturdays of February 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 from sunrise to sunset

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting • Tagged Sc

25 Cool Things From 2011 SHOT

January 27, 2011 • No comments

From survival tools to hog traps, there were all kinds of fun things to learn about at the 2011 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV

In Hunting, Hunting-gear

Because modern mountain bikes are designed for off-pavement use, they make an ideal vehicle for coyote hunters who want the higher success found when quietly scouting and hunting remote areas away from roads.

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting • Tagged Sc

Super Song Dog: Missouri Deer Hunter Shoots 104-Pound Coyote

December 17, 2010 • No comments

Hunter shoots big canine on opening day of Missouri’s November firearms deer season

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875-Pound Black Bear Harvested In Pennsylvania

December 17, 2010 • 1 comment

17-year-old black bear that tipped the scales at 875 pounds is dropped in Pennsylvania, may be new record

In Big-game-hunting, Hunting • Tagged Pa

Keys To Late-Season Upland Bird Hunting

December 15, 2010 • No comments

Wintertime bird hunting is considerably easier when you know a few crucial details about your quarry.

In Hunting, Pheasant-hunting, Pheasants-hunting, Upland-birds-hunting • Tagged Wv

Blacktail Deer Hunting Tactics

December 14, 2010 • 1 comment

Tree stands and ground blinds are helpful tools for taking blacktails, but nothing beats knowledge of your quarry.

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting • Tagged Wo

ATVs For Deer Hunters

December 14, 2010 • No comments

ATVs are great tools for many deer hunters. But one size doesn’t fit all needs. Our expert provides some tips for choosing the best ATV for your needs.

In Hunting, Hunting-gear • Tagged Wv

Winter Hunts In The Gulf States

December 8, 2010 • No comments

Deer may get all the attention, but in Mississippi and Louisiana the winter offers more species to hunt. Here’s an overview of what’s available.

In Doves-hunting, Ducks-geese-hunting, Hunting, Rabbits-hares-squirrels-hunting • Tagged Mississippi

Five Surefire Tips For December Bucks

December 3, 2010 • No comments

You can count on two things this month: The deer will have changed their patterns — and most hunters won’t have changed a thing. So how can you take advantage of this situation?

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, Whitetail-deer-hunting • Tagged Wv

Indiana’s Late-Season Ringnecks

December 2, 2010 • No comments

Cool temperatures and savvy birds can make late-season pheasant hunting a challenging but not impossible task.

In Hunting, Pheasant-hunting • Tagged Indiana

Late Season… Last Minute!

November 17, 2010 • No comments

Spend the last of the deer season in the Oregon deer woods and notch that unused tag. Blacktails are on the move this month, becoming more focused on migration, breeding and storing energy for winter.

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting • Tagged Wo

Desert Deer Coin Toss

November 15, 2010 • No comments

Archery deer hunters in Arizona and New Mexico can string up Coues deer or mule deer. Here’s how you can get yours!

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting • Tagged Rm

Rifling Around Craig

November 12, 2010 • No comments

With plenty of public land nearby and an abundance of some of the largest deer herds in the Centennial State, Craig is at the center of one of Colorado’s hottest deer-hunting areas.

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, Whitetail-deer-hunting • Tagged Rm

Bowhunt Aggressively For Trophy Blacktails

November 4, 2010 • 1 comment

Give up your stands and attack the woodlands for the most exciting archery hunting of the season.

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting • Tagged Wo

Big Bucks On The Great Plains

November 3, 2010 • No comments

It’s safe to say that if you hunt prime deer habitat in the Great Plains states this fall, you are dangerously close to a wall-hanger buck. Here’s where you can find yours this season in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting, Whitetail-deer-hunting • Tagged Greatplains

Blacktails In The Jungles

October 27, 2010 • No comments

Rainforest swamps and impenetrable brush make it almost impossible to bag a big blacktail buck during western Washington’s general season. That means those wide racks are still around for the second deer-hunting season.

In Hunting, Mule-deer-blacktail-deer-hunting • Tagged Wo

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