New Mexico Elk Migration Corridor Protected, Opened to Access

New Mexico Elk Migration Corridor Protected, Opened to Access New Mexico Elk Migration Corridor Protected, Opened to Access Nearly 1,200 acres of vital elk winter range in northern New Mexico is now permanently protected and opened to public access. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation worked with the Bureau of Land Management and three families to... Read More

Elk Habitat Conserved in New Mexico

Elk Habitat Conserved in New Mexico Elk Habitat Conserved in New Mexico Thanks to the actions of conservation-minded landowners, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation helped permanently protect 970 acres of important elk habitat in southcentral New Mexico. “We appreciate Gary and Laurie Fonay for their desire to reach out to us to place a conservation... Read More

RMEF Tops 8 Million Acres in Mission Accomplishment

RMEF Tops 8 Million Acres in Mission Accomplishment RMEF Tops 8 Million Acres in Mission Accomplishment The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation recently surpassed more than eight million acres of lifetime conservation work over its 36-year history. “This is a noteworthy landmark and one worth celebrating, yet what we’re really talking about is significant, measurable on... Read More

Poaching, Its Consequences

Poaching, Its Consequences | Bob Robb Poaching, Its Consequences by Bob Robb Talk about being between a rock and a hard place. One of my hunting buddies, back in the day, turned out to be a poacher. When I found out, I found myself on the horns of a dilemma – do I say something... Read More

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Bears, Pump Tracks and Trespassing

Bears, Pump Tracks and Trespassing It’s not a Bear Stewardship Committee meeting without some talk about who’s seen any bears lately. Most recently, reports via social media are coming in that a big bear with two cubs has been in the Mountain to Meadow Trail area. Some say it’s a grizzly, but it could be... Read More

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Names Kelly Susewind New Director

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Names Kelly Susewind New Director The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission selected Kelly Susewind as the new director of the state’s wildlife management agency Saturday. The commission voted unanimously in favor of Susewind. The commission interviewed seven candidates. Susewind has worked at the Department of Ecology since 1990. He... Read More

Midwest Farm and Field

OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS. REIMAGINED. Rethinking the way folks tackle property listings, management and promotion to excel in today’s evolving digital environment. Property Services We specialize in finding you the sporting property of your dreams and if you are looking for something a bit more on the agricultural side, we can help you with that as well.... Read More

What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean?

What Does the Presence Or Absence of CWD Really Mean? by Amanda Dougherty Results of recent testing of 1,342 deer and elk in Arizona are all negative for the presence of CWD. Neighboring states, however, have confirmed cases of CWD. But what does this really mean? It seems as if more and more cases of... Read More

Survey Shows Washington Wolf Numbers Grew by 30% in 2014

WDFW NEWS RELEASE Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091 http://wdfw.wa.gov/ March 6, 2015 Contact: WDFW Wildlife Program, (360) 902-2515 Survey Shows Washington Wolf Numbers Grew by 30% in 2014 OLYMPIA – Washington state’s wolf population grew by more than 30 percent and formed four new packs last year,... Read More

Arizona Senate Confirms Zieler as Game and Fish Commissioner

Arizona Senate Confirms Zieler as Game and Fish Commissioner March 4, 2015 PHOENIX — The Arizona State Senate confirmed law enforcement veteran James S. Zieler as the newest member to serve on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. It is an honor to be selected to serve on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission,” said... Read More

Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer

Hemorrhagic Disease in Deer by Amanda Dougherty, photos courtesy QDMA Outbreaks of hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer and mule deer date back to as early as 1886 and 1901 in the Western US. The cause of the hemorrhagic diseases was identified as a virus in the 1950’s. Two separate viruses, epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus (EHDV)... Read More

Top 5 Exhibitors at Western Hunting and Conservation Expo 2015

Top 5 Exhibitors at Western Hunting and Conservation Expo 2015 by Colleen Richardson This marked the first year I was able to attend the Western Hunting and Conservation Expo held in Salt Lake City, Utah. I was reeling with excitement and anticipation in the weeks and days leading up to it and this event did... Read More

The Hunter’s Flame

The Hunter’s Flame by Danny Shingara The passion and ability to follow through with your dream in the outdoors; I call this the Hunter’s Flame. The desire for education is right where the embers of a true hunter lay. If you are taking the time to read through this, chances are that you have that... Read More

Jim Unsworth Selected as New Director of WDFW

Jim Unsworth Selected as New Director of WDFW Commission selects Unsworth as new Director of WDFW January 10, 2015 TUMWATER – Dr. Jim Unsworth (see photo ), deputy director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, was chosen today as the new head of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The Washington... Read More

2015 Fall Hunt Recommendations Available for Review

AZGFD Seeks Input on Hunt Guidelines

AZGFD Seeks Input on Hunt Guidelines Arizona Game and Fish Department seeks input on game management hunt guidelines. Jan. 7, 2015 The Arizona Game and Fish Department is accepting comments on improving the hunt guidelines to continue the sustainable management of the state’s game animals, while providing as much hunting recreation as possible. Comments on... Read More

AZGF to SUE Federal Officials Over Mexican Wolf

AZGFD to SUE Federal Officials Over Mexican Wolf Jan. 6, 2015 Arizona Game and Fish issues notice of intent to sue federal officials over Mexican wolf recovery plan development. The Arizona Game and Fish Department today served a Notice of Intent with the secretary of the Department of Interior and director of the U.S. Fish... Read More