Hunting game animals is about food, and sometimes about respectfully sharing it
The sharing of game in a respectful manner is about the sense of community — knowing those who might need a hand and making a personal effort to help them.
Saying 'hunters pay for conservation’ is true, to a point
The Pittman-Robertson Act provided funding for wildlife conservation.
It takes work, but born-on-the-range shooters can become great field shooters
Learning to shoot is a slow, deliberate process, but once in the hunting field, speed becomes critical.
On a hunting trip to North Dakota, the kindness of strangers makes the road smoother
An injured trigger finger almost doomed the trip, but help was found in an unexpected place.
As spring approaches, a starving moose is a reminder that life in the wild can be as brutal as it beautiful
Early spring may be a time of re-birth in Alaska, but for moose it’s a time when food is sparse.
Hiking old mining trails a reminder that one person’s trash is another’s artifact
Given enough time, some of today’s litter might become tomorrow’s treasures.
Maybe the founding fathers knew what they were doing when they made a scavenger our national symbol
Bald eagles will take a handout instead of hunt, every time.
How fast is a speeding bullet? There’s a way to find out, and ways to increase the speed
The rare value of high velocity is in longer range shooting, where the flat line trajectory eliminates guesswork and scope adjustment for a quicker shot.
The appeal of ice is undeniable, but watch out for overflow
Who can resist the peaceful beauty of a frozen lake blanketed in unblemished powder? It beckons, and all seems near perfect — until you hit overflow.
Fancy gear is nice, but hard work and perseverance are better hunting companions
Columnist Steve Meyer fears the perception that hunters need high-tech gear will scare off neophytes who simply want to engage in the outdoors and bring home some healthy meat.
Rest in peace, Parker: Remembering a dog’s short but fun-filled life
Parker was a 7-year-old English setter and the mother of five.
If you venture to places where trappers may work, keep your dog close
Expectations of safety rest on your shoulders, not on government regulations, writes columnist Steve Meyer.