Where elk herds are expanding—and where they’re shrinking
Elk numbers aren’t moving in one simple direction. Some herds are booming, pushing past objectives and opening more tags….
The states with the densest deer populations per square mile
If you want to know where you’re most likely to lay eyes on deer—not just big numbers on a…
States where terrain—not animals—is the biggest threat
If you hunt and hike long enough, you figure out quick that the stuff most likely to kill you…
U.S. regions where backcountry rescues are climbing fast
Search-and-rescue calls are up in a lot of wild places, and it isn’t because the mountains suddenly got meaner….
15 U.S. states where bears are most likely to target campsites
Bears don’t “target” campsites because they’re hunting people. They target your stuff—coolers, trash, dog food, grease, toothpaste, baby wipes,…
15 states with the most black bear encounters reported each year
When you talk to wildlife officers, one thing is clear: black bear encounters are no longer a “backcountry only”…
15 states where hunting culture is changing faster than the rules
The rules move slow. Culture moves fast. That’s the whole story. License trends might look “steady” in a lot…
15 states with the best balance of deer numbers and public access
If you’re trying to hunt deer without leasing a farm or begging permission every season, the “balance” you want…
What the Seekins Element Hunter was actually built for
The Seekins Element Hunter gets talked about a lot in the same breath as lightweight mountain rifles and precision…
The small caliber mistakes that wreck accuracy
Small calibers are funny because they’ll make you honest fast. A good .17, .22, or .223 setup can shoot…