When it comes to discussing the contributions of the military’s men and women, words tend to escape us. These people protect life and liberty in our country, while making incredible sacrifices in the…
Now that another busy hunting season is mostly behind us (although hunting season never really ends!), I've had some time to reflect on another year of terrific experiences and great memories made,…
Falconry, the taking of wildlife by a trained raptor such as a hawk or falcon, is an art that has been around since ancient times. Still today, falconry is a sport that well-trained falconers may…
Rick Sauer was disappointed. The Mansfield Center, Conn., chef and outdoors enthusiast had just spent an unsuccessful morning duck hunting on the Connecticut River.
But when he turned his smartphone…
When given four hours of what I call brain time, I get lost in a web of thoughts. Brain time is the time I spend stuck in the car driving for several hours.
Programs like Outdoor Mentors matches…
I was recently making a list of gear to take with me on upcoming deer hunts this November, first to Texas and then to northwestern Ontario. For both hunts, I debated between at least a couple of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Each year since 1965, the Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF) has honored a select group of leaders in the conservation and stewardship of wildlife and their habitat in Tennessee…
Hunters can sometimes get a bad rap.
Some paint us as selfish, as if we’re only in it for the kill. Others claim we pillage the land, damaging it beyond its ability to recover.
But when it comes to…
More than 50 million people in the United States face hunger, according to data from FeedingAmerica.org.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has a story for you to tell friends and family…
Pay attention to signs prohibiting hiking, especially in fall and winter months, as it could be closed off due to hunting.
The family of four froze in their tracks, as a doe bounded across the trail…
Most outdoors enthusiasts have heard statements about the amount of heat lost through one's head if left uncovered in cold conditions. Granted, if you leave any part of your body exposed to low…
Looking into the barrel of a loaded shotgun is as horrifying as gazing into the maw of a rabid dog. Looking into the barrel of a loaded shotgun held by your son is more horrifying still.
Had…
