Freelance

Many of our birds are at a tipping point, and grassland species face some of the steepest declines.

When my daughter drew a sheep tag for northern Colorado this spring, there was immediate shock and excitement. These tags have a less than one percent chance of drawing and for many, including us, drawing a tag is likely the only chance we will have to ever go on a sheep hunt.

I’ve got plenty of camping under my belt—out of the back of my car—and the idea of carrying everything I needed in a pack (or in the panniers on a horse during our pre-season scouting drop camp) was extremely daunting.

Syren Shotguns are designed with women in mind, and the Syren Elos D2 is a shotgun that can do it all.

We drove past Tucson for our next night with a plan to look for Mearns’ quail in the national forests close to the border with Mexico. Known as the Sky Islands, this area of southeast Arizona has multiple mountain ranges jutting sharply out of the Sonoran Desert floor.

Hunting was always a part of her roots, but it was her daughter’s enthusiasm and the opportunity to hunt as a family that brought Jodi Stemler back to the ranks as a “re-activated” hunter.

Hunting regulations can’t keep pace with advancing technology. What does that mean for the future of Fair Chase hunting?

Carol Craighead didn’t plan to run CrossBreed Holsters, but life sent her down a different path.

Concerns of Police Survivors volunteer Cheryl Railsback continues her life’s journey after her son was killed in the line of duty. The ROSE Retreat helped her cross one more hurdle.

Giving thanks for the restoration of wildlife that offers a deeper connection to food.

Looking to buy your first (or next) shotgun but not sure which shotgun or gauge best fits your needs?

2025 Professional Outdoor Media Association Outstanding Achievement Award 

Amie is no longer the woman who can’t protect herself at the front of the office. Her firearms journey is just beginning, but ROSE and her new community of friends are making the path much brighter.

Alma chose empowerment through knowledge and skill in firearms to help pull her out from the emotional trauma.

This holiday season, I’ll be traveling through the airport with a frozen wild turkey in a YETI Hopper as my carry-on.

Industry excise taxes fund a broad range of conservation and recreation opportunities in an urban state.

Sisterhood hunt in western Nebraska raises funds for a local breast health center.

It started with a puppy and an adventurous little girl. Every fire needs a catalyst and for me it was that orange-and-white ball of boundless energy and a daughter with an interest.

Reigniting the fire on a long-overdue hunt for antelope.

Passing the hunting tradition on to the next generation.

USDA, organizations provide learning opportunities for new farmers and ranchers.