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Fishing is as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. A boat, while nice to have, also isn’t a requirement. Some of the best anglers that I know have never owned one. Some boats have motors and electronics that cost more than most cars, yet an angler in a kayak without electronics can catch them just the same, and sometimes better.

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) opened its 2026 regulatory public comment period on July 7, giving hunters, anglers, trappers, boaters, and other stakeholders until August 5, 2026, to weigh in on proposed rule changes and fee increases. Among the topics open for comment are freshwater fishing, license and permit fee increases, game and nongame species, watercraft regulations, and more.

Any recommendations for bowhunters just starting out? "Get set up professionally...to a bow that fits your needs and current physical capabilities. Once getting said bow, shoot the hell out of it before upgrading everything hoping you shoot better. "Learn to appreciate shooting paper/3D for score. It's a necessary task and we owe it to the animals we hunt to be the best shooters we can be."

When most people think of fishing, it’s usually the thought of a single pole, with a worm, maybe a bobber, and the thought of passing time until a fish happens to find it. And for me, that’s exactly how it started. With countless hours spent on the James River, waiting for a bite from a blue or channel catfish. It wasn’t just idle time, though; it was time spent with men I admired greatly. The men who would shape the version of who I am today.

"I believe being country is in you, not on you. It's not being from the city and participating in country folk's activities. It's not about what you wear. It's a lifestyle and how you're raised"

All I wanted to do once I returned home was test my bow properly at the range. Out in Wisconsin, I noticed that my issues only showed up on targets beyond 35-40 yards, which I hadn’t really shot much of, if I’m honest. Undoubtedly, that contributed to the problem, because at those ranges and under the margins, any inconsistencies aren’t easy to detect due to the speed of modern compound bows.

This week's spotlight focuses on a veteran and avid bowhunter.

This weeks Hunter Spotlight Series Features: Name: Lafayette Trowell Jr. Hometown: The Midlands of South Carolina Currently Residing: South Carolina Hunting Weapon(s) of Choice: Deer - Suppressed Weatherby 7mm-08 Wild Turkey - 20-gauge Winchester SXP

The new Hunter Spotlight Series will feature stories from hunters and outdoor participants whose experiences are too often overlooked in traditional outdoor media. Through short-form features, personal narratives, and field-driven storytelling, the series will highlight the people helping shape the future of hunting and conservation from every background, region, and path into the outdoors.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced S.140, the Wildfire Prevention Act, with an amendment from Senator Mike Lee that would nullify the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule across most national forests. The committee voted 11–9 to report the amended bill to the full Senate, which means this is no longer just another bad idea floating around Washington. It is now eligible for a Senate floor vote.

The key to reading topo maps starts with contour lines. When contour lines are spread apart, the terrain is usually flatter. When they are stacked close together, the ground gets steeper. When those lines are packed extremely tight, you may be looking at a bluff, cliff, or sharp elevation change.

The Future of Turkey Hunting in North Texas: A Path to Restoration Texas Parks and Wildlife: Rebuilding Wild Turkey Populations By Justin Campbell | Equalized Outdoors Newsroom For turkey hunters in North Texas, opportunity often comes with a long drive. It's important to note that, for this article, North Texas includes the Eastern Texas counties east of the metroplex, which currently have closed seasons. Hunters near Dallas–Fort Worth may live close to millions of people, b

After six months with the Mathews ARC 34, I’m revisiting the bow that left me confused at first — this time after tuning, 3D shoots, field courses, broadhead testing, and real range time.

There’s a reason seafood-stuffed flounder shows up on coastal restaurant menus across the South. When it’s done right, it’s balanced, light, and intentional—delicate fish supporting a clean stuffing instead of hiding under heavy sauce.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has started its warm-season Neighborhood Fishin’ channel catfish stockings across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including Chisholm Park, a centrally located site serving anglers in Euless, Bedford, and Hurst.

Closures in Matagorda and Wharton counties reflect broader shifts in Texas wild turkey management, as TPWD responds to population trends, strengthens hen protections, and prepares for additional regulatory discussions this spring Equalized Outdoors Newsroom April 2nd, 2026 It’s officially spring, and turkey season will be open in every zone in the state by the time you read this. We have been on the go since Nashville, filming, interviewing, researching, and prepping for th

I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with Mr. Stanley, talking turkey hunting and running calls at the 50th annual National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Convention in Nashville last month. If you spend enough time around the turkey hunting community, his name eventually comes up.

Equalized Outdoors has announced a new partnership with Simply Savage Solutions, the company behind the hands-free bow carry system known as the Bow Hitch. Built around the simple premise that “carrying your bow sucks,” the Bow Hitch allows archers to secure their bow to a bino harness or strap system, keeping both hands free while navigating terrain, hiking to glassing points, or moving through thick timber.

Naturally, gear is usually one of the main subjects of these questions, even among veteran turkey hunters. The standard loadouts have been pretty well covered, so instead I want to highlight a few overlooked pieces of gear that can make your hunts safer and more comfortable. For those wondering what we run here at Equalized Outdoors our gear can be found here.

On a recent TikTok Live, Equalized Outdoors, George’s Boy Outdoors, and Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland came together for what was billed as an open discussion on turkey hunting. What unfolded instead was a rare, unscripted exchange that exposed a deeper tension—and opportunity—within modern conservation culture: how the resource is talked about, who gets invited into the conversation, and who is trusted to carry it forward.