State Legislatures ‘Need to Leave Management Decisions to the Experts’ as Anti-Hunting Bills Intensify
Colorado SB22-031 is the most recent example that the intensity of anti-hunting and anti-sportsmen bills…
Landmark Legislation of the 117th Congress and Upland Birds
A lot has happened in the first year of the 117th Congress and the Biden…
Battle of the Hounds: Vermont Legislature Considering Bills to Limit, Ban Bear Hunting with Dogs
A long-standing tradition is under threat in Vermont after legislators in the state’s House of…
Western Upland Hunting Strategies
Understanding the differences in habitat and the ability to adapt on the fly will help…
How Public Land Bobwhite Quail Shift Patterns
Wondering why some of your quail spots are hit or miss? These tips from two…
Landmark Legislation of the 116th Congress and Upland Birds
Congressional leaders passed plenty of high-end conservation bills from 2019-20, but also let two key…
The MAPLand Act Looks to Revamp Archaic US Mapping System Creating 21st Century Access
The MAPLand Act passed the Senate by unanimous consent April 6, sending the comprehensive bill…
The Sage Grouse Crisis has Reached Critical Mass
Sage grouse numbers are worse than we thought and catastrophic consequences await if major action…
Etiquette in Public Land Chukar Hunting
Chukar hunting demands large areas of land and plenty of space between hunters, so openly…
How to Identify Chukar Habitat
Use habitat knowledge, some advance scouting with maps, and time in the field to improve…
E-Scouting for Prairie Chickens
Learn how to use online maps to identify prime habitat and terrain for hunting prairie…
Types of Public Land for Hunting Access in America
Public lands fall under many types and jurisdictions, but understanding them can open countless hunting…
Florida’s Battle for Public Land Hunting
Florida is the “canary in the coal mine” in battle between development versus public land…
A Beginner’s Guide to Hells Canyon
Tips for making the most of your first hunting trip to this iconic chukar destination…
When Anti-Hotspotting Goes Too Far: Hunter Suppression in the Age of Social Media
Is the sharing of hunting knowledge taboo or is it a key part of helping…
The Ethics and Issues of Hotspotting in Hunting
What are the lines that define hotspotting public lands in the bird hunting community? It’s…
The Great American Outdoors Act and Upland Birds
From Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the Ruffed Grouse Society, Pheasants Forever, and many conservation agencies…
Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA) and Upland Birds
RAWA will provide key funding to all state’s wildlife action plans, support species of greatest…
Kansas iSportsman – Public Access Hunting in the Electronic Age
Take a look at the way technology is helping make public access more efficient through…
Public Grouse Documentary – Now Streaming on Various Platforms
The one-hour feature film featuring the story of the Public Grouse in America, produced in…
Sharptail Hunting Alaska – Finding Fire Birds
Exploring the mystery of sharp-tailed grouse hunting in Alaska. The first time I saw a…