With firearm hunting season in full swing, millions of hunters will be hitting the woods in search of all types of game. As they head afield, hunters will be carrying a plethora of tools, gadgets and gear with them. No matter if they are pursuing squirrels, predators, deer or bear, one item hunters will be holding close will be their trusted firearm. New research from … [Read more...] about New Research on Hunting with AR-Platform Rifles
Animals
Washington Allotted Nearly $1.7 Million to Support Conservation
Washington’s elk, deer, moose, turkey and other wildlife species are getting $1,679,574 in grant funding to enhance habitat and improve both migration corridors and scientific research. The funds, supplied by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners, also support an array of mentored hunting, fishing, youth camps and other outdoor-related events and … [Read more...] about Washington Allotted Nearly $1.7 Million to Support Conservation
NWTF Funds Wild Turkey Surveys
As part of its 2023 investment in wild turkey research, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is helping fund state-of-the-art research that integrates multiple data sources – a first-of-its-kind approach in wild turkey management–to provide wild turkey managers with a more accurate picture of population abundance across the country. In 2019, a report in Science made … [Read more...] about NWTF Funds Wild Turkey Surveys
How To Render Lard
Harvest and butchering season is upon us. Given that, its a good time to brush up on some skills that may come in handy after the harvest, and maybe even learn some new ones. Lard has a number of uses as a cooking fat—from baking to frying, and everything in between. Ever wonder how to render it yourself? Read on for more. Kinds of Fat As everyone knows, lard is made from … [Read more...] about How To Render Lard
2023 Waterfowl Population Status Report Released
The breeding population of ducks declined 7-percent this spring, while pond counts dropped by 9-percent compared to last year, according to the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status report released Friday by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Those numbers resulted from the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, which has been conducted annually by the USFWS and … [Read more...] about 2023 Waterfowl Population Status Report Released
