A sharp crack shattered the silence of the woods, bringing me to a halt. It was a crisp fall day and I was enjoying a quiet hike in the Eagles Nest wilderness. Had I heard a gunshot? Hunting is ...

MADISON, Wis. — President Donald Trump’s administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about ...

Hunters are frequent users of the wilderness this time of year. I’m not a hunter, but I’ve found that my friends and family who hunt are some of the most knowledgeable, capable and safe backcountry ...

LITTLE ROCK — Today, more and more deer hunters are looking for ways to get off the roads and trails, back into the marrow of the land away from the trappings of civilization. The hustle and bustle of ...

Nothing takes modern big-game hunters to their roots more quickly and efficiently than a wilderness-bound pack string. Wall tents, wood stoves and saddle sores are part of a Western autumn tradition ...

In her Feb. 10 commentary "ANWR worshippers fail to consider Inupiat," North Slope Borough Mayor Charlotte Brower has complaints about the decision President Obama made to ask Congress to consider ...

Like a lot of people, Pete Ewals has a bucket list – things he’d like to do while he’s got plenty of time left on Earth. “I said I want to do a wilderness hunt. I want to see what it’s really like,” ...

Sep. 22—SALMO PRIEST WILDERNESS — Sullivan Creek Road begins east of Metaline Falls and follows its eponymous creek for miles. When the road turns north, the climbing starts. It winds high into the ...

This fall, Hal Herring plans to go backcountry hunting with his son near his Montana home. If they both take an elk, they'll be able to provide the family with enough meat for the following year. But ...

People are used to planning most outdoor activities during daylight hours. Because of this, they often try to finish hunting, hiking, exploring wildlife, and other activities before sunset. This way, ...

Many Arkansans dream of taking a big-game backcountry hunt in the Rockies, but you can do the same thing in the Ozarks and Ouachita mountains. Subscribe to continue reading, or log in. Support ...

President Donald Trump's administration is quietly lifting restrictions on hunting in the country's national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas.