When I decided to try out hunting, my only real goal was to get into the woods. At most, when I strained my imagination and desires, I knew that one day I wanted to take down a big game animal with a traditional bow. But without getting ahead of myself, I needed to find a species to target which I could come across easily, cheaply and with some chance of success. While to most seasoned hunters reading this, squirrel hunting probably is the “No, duh” answer, for an adult onset guy starting ...

    Colorado recently lost a strong voice for wildlands and wildlife when BHA member Kent Ingram passed away (on Aug. 28). Kent was a consummate hunter-angler-conservationist and his lifetime of advocacy on behalf of our wild public lands, waters and wildlife—while always going out of his way to recognize and facilitate the conservation work of others—speaks volumes about his character. “He was such a strong voice for wildlife and ‘everyday joe sportsmen,’ as he would put it,” said BHA ...

It’s small game hunting season! Hunting squirrels and rabbits this time of year is exciting, accessible and can often be done successfully with friends. While incorporating the basic tenets of hunting including patience, stealth and marksmanship, small game hunting can also include conversations, camaraderie and a great sense of exploration of our public lands with friends. A day in pursuit of bushytails can yield several meals of wild game, the processing of which is an easy entry point for ...

By Aaron Hepler For some people, hunting season ends after the whitetail gun season closes. Until next September, many hunters won't give a thought of stepping foot in the woods. Don’t miss out on the privilege of exploring PA’s 4-plus million acres of publicly owned land. Late winter and early spring are the absolute best time to be in the woods scouting, and purely enjoying time outside. More importantly, no matter what you’re hunting, this is when almost anything we can hunt begins its ...

Click here to take action! Up until about 200 years ago, nearly a quarter of Indiana was covered by wetlands. This productive landscape was vital to Native Americans, fur traders, explorers, and settlers. It wasn’t long however, before these marshes were drained to make way for crops. The wetlands that still exist in Indiana today account for only 15% of what was here when Indiana joined the Union in 1816. Now, several state senators have introduced a bill that would further threaten that ...