Bear Conservation and Population Management
Learn how regulated bear hunting supports thriving black bear populations through sustainable management and conservation funding.
Hunting
Turkey Conservation and Population Management – Why Regulations Exist
Discover why turkey conservation regulations—spring gobbler limits, season timing and bag limits—ensure sustainable hunting and healthy populations.
Prairie Backstops – Fast Evaluation Without Wishful Thinking
A man once showed me how to read a backstop by lying down in the dirt behind a mound and looking back along the line of fire the way the bullet would travel. From there the colony looked nothing like…
State Bear Hunting Regulations – Navigating Complex Laws
State-by-state bear hunting laws vary widely - learn baiting, hound, and season rules before you hunt.
Public Land Turkey Hunting Ethics – Crowding, Calling Over Others, Conflicts
Public land turkey hunting ethics: avoid crowding, never call over others, respect first-come rights, and follow spacing to prevent conflicts and ensure safety.
What Not to Shoot – When Passing Is the Right Call on Prairie Dogs
The dog sat up on the ridge as neat as a statue, sharp against the sky, close enough that I could have hit him with my eyes closed. I had the crosshair on his chest before I knew I had…
Hunting Bears with Rifles vs Archery vs Muzzleloader
Compare rifles, archery, and muzzleloaders for bear hunting success and safety.
Fair Chase Ethics in Turkey Hunting – Baiting, Roost Shooting, Harassment
Fair chase turkey hunting ethics: why baiting is banned, roost shooting is controversial, and harassment through calling undermines the sport's integrity.
Shared Town Firing Lines – Rules That Prevent Accidents on Prairie Dog Colonies
The sound I remember is the click of a dozen bolts being worked open at the same moment. Someone down the line had called the break, and one after another the actions came back, silver and plain, until the whole…
Fall Bear Hunting – Targeting Feeding Areas and Hyperphagia
Target fall bears during hyperphagia on mast crops, berries, and agricultural fields before denning.
Hunter Orange Requirements and Safety – State by State
State hunter orange requirements for turkey hunting vary by season. This guide covers state-by-state rules, travel vs. hunt orange, size minimums, and safety.
Sectors and “Who Shoots Where” – A Simple Allocation System for Prairie Dog Towns
Four of us arrived at the same edge of the same colony within ten minutes of each other, and within ten more the trouble had started. Two rifles were calling the same dog from different benches, a third shooter had…
Calling Black Bears – Limited Effectiveness and Methods
Bear calling rarely works compared to predator hunting - realistic expectations and methods
Turkey Hunting Regulations by State – Season Dates, Bag Limits, Methods
State-by-state turkey hunting regulations: season dates, bag limits, weapon rules and hunting methods vary widely - know each state's current laws before you hunt.
How Much Magnification You Really Need on the Prairie
The man beside me kept his scope turned all the way up for the whole of a hot morning, and I watched his frustration grow by the hour. The field of view in his glass must have been the size…