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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.
Read More →Bears are basically the Juggernauts of the animal world, and they’re waking up hungry everywhere. Ah, springtime, when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love, and not winding up in little piles of bear dung. All over the country, skinny bears are working hard to become fat bears–and some of them aren’t too…
Welcome to Popular Outdoorsman, our gathering place for everything outdoors—whether you’re an avid hunter, bird-watcher, camper or just someone who longs for the wide open spaces and hidden treasures of America’s wilderness, consider this your invite to join us for the latest outdoor news (and some ever so slightly askew views)! We’d like to introduce…
Water is a necessity while embarking on a journey. While it does its job, there are other beverages with extra benefits. You are about 60% water. Going more than two days without it can prove to be fatal. With pressure from different companies trying to claim their drink is superior, terms like “electrolytes” and “probiotics”…
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?…
FAIRFAX, Va. – The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 31st annual George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest. Held in November at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Va., the 2018 contest featured 350 entries submitted by young artists from all over the country. Begun in 1987, the Youth Wildlife Art Contest challenges students to…
The most overlooked outdoor survival strategy is right under your nose—well, five or six feet under your nose. Your backcountry comfort – not to mention survival – starts from the ground up. | Image courtesy of MaxPixel.com Ask any infantryman, and they’ll tell you that taking good care of your feet is one of the…
You don’t need a survival kit—you need three. The discussion of how to build the perfect bug-out bag, survival kit, or everyday carry (EDC) package continues countrywide and isn’t going away anytime soon, but there’s something essential that many people miss: You don’t actually need a survival kit. You need three survival kits. In short, you need…
Camping is always an exciting adventure. Wandering around the woods, singing campfire songs, listening to the birds chirping, sleeping in tents, gazing at the stars, enjoying the breeze and best of all campfire food! Cooking food on campfire can be fun but it also requires some planning and the right tools. It is indeed tempting…
If you are planning to hunt whitetails on your next trip, then we believe that it is high time that you view our amazing list that shows 5 awesome deer rifles under $500. We all want to become an amazing hunter and enjoy bagging a trophy, but your budget often lets us down. With the…
Fisher’s fans chose the imprint design via a social media poll Fisher Space Pen Co. has created a special edition of its iconic Bullet Pen to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its popular “bullet” pen. The new pen is made from classic chrome with a sleek black titanium nitride cap with a unique, custom…
Ed Brown Products, renowned for their top class handguns, has just released the K1 Field Knife, designed by award winning master bladesmith Jason Knight of Winkler Knives – The Ed Brown K1 is ideal for tactical or outdoor use, and features a sculpted Micarta handle with unique “Snakeskin” scallops, and hand ground and sharpened Carbon…
