Hunting season started in August for some big game species but the heart of the annual event, the major rifle seasons for deer and elk, are still to come. The buck deer season for most units runs from ...

Why are hunting season dates so specific? While the way hunting seasons are determined may seem like an easy or arbitrary choice, it is far from that. In practice, these dates are actually built ...

I’ve hunted elk on public ground across the West for 25 years. I’ve made incredible memories, learned a lot, and punched more tags than I deserve. But I’ve also seen a lot change over that quarter ...

The West is unlike many places in the hunting world. The landscape is varied, the animals diverse, and securing a tag to chase a particular species is intricate. Rarely is obtaining a western hunting ...

The 2026 Colorado Big Game brochure is now available, with a number of changes that affect the upcoming seasons and the ...

Hunting backpacks are a personal choice. They must carry very specific items and, in the case of big-game packs, handle massive loads of meat after a kill. But they must remain light and nimble for ...

Nevada's big game hunting tag application closes 11 p.m. on May 7. Here's what you need to apply, including hunter safety, ...

Hunting season is officially in full swing in Grand County. Hunters of grouse and turkeys are now out in the field, as well as bear and sheep hunters, and archery hunters for deer, elk, pronghorn and ...