How Do Deer Shed Their Winter Coats?
As winter gave way to summer, did you notice anything different about your deer herd’s coats? Much like we transition from heavy winter coats to light spring jackets to sleeveless…
Taylor Walston ConservationLifestyle July 22, 2026
You Don’t Have to Sell Public Land to Impact Bowhunters
As bowhunters, the fight for public land and access never really ends; it just changes shape. Right now, it’s taking the shape of an access and land-use debate as the…
Hunter Ward Conservation July 20, 2026
Show Your Support for the FET Slippage Bill
At the urging of Bowhunters United, H.R. 1494, the Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act, was officially introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier in the 119th Congress by…
Staff Writer Conservation June 17, 2026
PEACE Act Clears Another Hurdle: The Threat to Hunting Grows
As of June 1, all eyes are on Oregon as hunters across the country watch things develop. Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act, officially hit 125,000…
Hunter Ward Conservation June 5, 2026
Shifting the Conversation About Corner Crossing
The corner crossing debate has a new front. On May 14, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers and the Public Land and Water Access Association filed a lawsuit against the Montana Department…
Hunter Ward Conservation June 3, 2026
When Technology Crosses the Line Between Fair Chase and an Unethical Hunt
We live in a world of technological leaps across almost every aspect of our lives, and while this may come as a surprise, this is not an AI discussion. Technology…
Hunter Ward ConservationLifestyle May 19, 2026
The Importance of Responding to Hunting Surveys: Your Duty to Conservation
As hunters, it is your duty to honor, respect and protect the lands you harvest on. We think of this as avoiding overhunting, picking up trash, respecting property lines and…
Taylor Walston ConservationLifestyle May 18, 2026
Trump Administration Signals Support for Conservation in 2027 Fiscal Year Budget
For many bowhunters, it may feel like we just wrapped up a federal budget bill not too long ago. And we did. However, Congress and the Trump administration have already…
Hunter Ward Conservation April 24, 2026
The Shift of R3 Efforts and Idaho’s Example
If you’ve been involved in the hunting community for a long time—or even a short time—you’ve likely heard the term R3 when the topic turns to growing the sport. R3…
Hunter Ward Conservation April 16, 2026
Potential Danger for Oregon Hunters and a Victory for Colorado Trappers
As we move deeper into 2026, the war on science-based conservation and the North American model of wildlife conservation continues, driven in part by anti-hunting groups. This year presents an…
Hunter Ward Bowhunting ArticlesConservation April 2, 2026
