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Hunting in CWD Areas: What You Need To Know

If CWD has been detected in your favorite hunting area, arm yourself with facts. Learn more about precautions you should take.

Food & Cooking

Morel Recipe

Everything is better fried. Chef Michael Hunter keeps it simple with this classic morel recipe. The result is a golden, crunchy bite that lets the earthy spring mushroom shine.

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Hunting Stories

Laying Tracks: Stories of Our Dads

Three hunters, three generations of fathers and sons, and the quiet moments where the roles between them shifted without anyone saying a word.

Food & Cooking

Fiddlehead Ferns Recipe

This fiddlehead fern recipe from Chef Michael Hunter will have you lacing up your boots and grabbing your foraging basket.

Hunting Gear

Top Gift Ideas for Dads Who Hunt

Whether it’s for Father’s Day, a birthday, or just because, we’ve compiled curated gift ideas for dads who love to hunt.

Research & Planning

Washington: 2026 Hunting Application Details

Washington has special permit drawings for deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, bighorn sheep and turkey. The state offers bull moose, bighorn sheep (ram), and mountain goat, which are once-in-a-lifetime if successful. Learn how to make the most of your application.

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Research & Planning

Wyoming: 2026 Hunting Application Details

Wyoming can present excellent value for resident and non-resident hunters. Make the most of your opportunities with a solid approach to application season, and keep track of upcoming changes.

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Hunting Gear

Hunting Gifts for Women

Whether it’s for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or just to show appreciation, we’ve compiled a list of practical gift ideas for the women in your life who love to hunt.

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Research & Planning

The 2026 Guide to Hunting Elk

See what you need to know about elk hunting, where to hunt elk, and how to have a successful hunt.

Research & Planning

Nevada Elk Hunting: Antlerless, Spike, and Depredation Tags

Nevada’s bull elk tags often require years, if not decades, of point building. For hunters looking to get into the field sooner, Nevada offers several less competitive elk hunting options.

Research & Planning

Nevada Antelope: Understanding “Horns Shorter Than Ears”

Learn why Nevada’s “horns-shorter-than-ears” tag is worth your while.

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Research & Planning

Arizona: 2026 Hunting Application Details

Arizona offers 10 big game species, including some of the best in the U.S., all accessible through public land hunts. Applying for tags early is key. Learn more.

Research & Planning

California: 2026 Hunting Application Details

California offers residents the chance to hunt for elk, antelope, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, wild pig, and bear. For nonresidents, however, the Golden State provides very few big game hunting opportunities outside of deer. Read on for details.