This weekend’s Archery Trade Association show in Indianapolis is a members-only event closed to the public to help industry members focus on networking, business transactions and growing the archery and bowhunting industry. Hundreds of new products are expected to be showcased, and the National Bowhunter Education Foundation (NBEF) is sponsoring[Read More…]

Thirteen individuals were arrested and 14 infrared thermal imaging devices, a rifle and four deer were seized from nine Clackamas County residences in mid-December. That followed months of investigation into the subjects’ use of Forward-Looking Infrared, or FLIR, to illegally kill deer, elk and other big game animals. Oregon laws[Read More…]

There’s little doubt that crossbows have been taking the nation by storm in the past decade, with many states opening special seasons or even allowing them during the regular archery hunt. But they are very controversial, too, and one of the reasons was on display recently near Corvallis this fall:[Read More…]

Still looking for the perfect stocking-stuffers for the outdoor enthusiasts on your Christmas shopping list? You’ve come to the right place. Gift cards to a favorite store or online site are always a solid go-to. But if you’re looking for something that’ll pack a fancy bag or box, you’ll need[Read More…]

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing protection for one of the nation’s most beloved species, the monarch butterfly, and is encouraging the public to be part of its recovery. The Service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with species-specific protections and[Read More…]

Both trappers and anti-trappers want healthy landscapes and abundant wildlife. That’s a great place to start — and end — a debate about the merits of regulated trapping. Stan Steele, director of government affairs for the Oregon Trappers Association, said that when it comes to natural-resource arguments, we forget to[Read More…]