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Spring black bear 2026 windows in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington — opener dates, tag costs, and the gear that earns its keep.
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Of 439 million acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, 99 percent are open to hunting and fishing. In addition, the National Wildlife Refuge System supports approximately 2.7 million hunting days and nearly 8 million fishing days each year. These wild spaces belong to all of us as Americans to…
Some people are born with a compass and astrolabe hard-wired into their brains; other people (like yours truly) would get lost in a phone booth if they could find one. But even those hunters whose enviable navigation abilities are built-in can’t tell where public land ends and private land begins without some help…and Federal Ammunition…
Nobody knows better than sportsmen just how much havoc an invasive species can wreak on an ecosystem, and some recent news from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) may have the shiver that has invaded my spine invading yours, too. There’s a new threat to the Great Lakes that, should it ever eventuate, is…
The Coronavirus pandemic may still be ongoing, but as state stay-at-home orders lift one by one, more and more people are heading outside to enjoy what’s turning into a beautiful May all across the country. Experienced outdoorsmen know that camping, hiking, backpacking and hunting are the original “social distancing” measures; after all, it’s a lot…
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s David L. Bernhardt has a message for America’s outdoorsmen. As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads like my ex-wife’s behind and Americans everywhere begin to chafe at the restrictions of quarantine, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s David L. Bernhardt recently released a letter containing a message for America’s outdoorsmen: America’s…
Some of us already live in our Quarantine Paradise. Some of us can only dream… Many (if not most) of you Popular Outdoorsman readers were already prepared for the Coronavirus pandemic long before the first breathlessly panicky stories started coming out of Wuhan, China early this year. However, as pragmatic people who otherwise have lives…
Building a campfire is an essential skill for an outdoors lifestyle. Whether you’re in the middle of the woods or making smores with the family, building a proper campfire can be a daunting task. With some wood and a little bit of knowledge, it’s not really that hard and can be a big help for…
As the main source of nourishment from astronauts to military personnel, MRE’s and freeze-dried food are easy to eat and convenient in extreme situations. MRE, or Meal Ready to Eat, is a form of food that is sealed in a way where it can be preserved for up to 3 and a half years at…
Your closest companion when you’re out is the shoes on your feet. You know the drill, putting on your worn out shoes that barely fit and are falling apart at the seams. It’s time for a new pair. Why not up your game and get some that are comfortable and fit all of your duties?…
Historic effort allows salmon passage for the first time in nearly 90 years ANCHORAGE, Alaska—Today The Conservation Fund announced the completion of the four-year, $7.5 million effort to remove the Lower Eklutna River dam in Southcentral Alaska. For the first time in 89 years, the five species of Pacific salmon that live in the Eklutna…
They say that it is better to spend money on experiences rather than things… And rightly so! But when your experiences are accompanies with the hand of a beloved and the rarest gifts of Mother Nature, the word “experience” isn’t quite enough to encapsulate the phenomenon. Here are some of the places where you might…
Hiking through the wilderness is a great way to experience the outdoors. There are a lot of opportunities for the adventurous minded to connect with nature. If you would like to go on a trip but not quite sure where to go hiking, we have prepared a list of some of the best hiking trails…
