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If you care about your turkey population the best thing you could do is buy a few DP’s (Dog Proof Traps), buy a few foot holds, and protect your flock.

’m not here to convince you which hunting system is best. If you’re doing it safely, that’s all that matters to me. For me, however, safety means a tree saddle rather than a climber or hang-on stand. That’s not to say those methods are unsafe, as plenty of hunters use them successfully, but they just aren’t my cup of tea.

I was a classically trained chef and loved the outdoors my whole life. So, I combined the two and figured I wanted to be a part of the food chain from the beginning and understand what really goes into putting meat on the table

This weeks Hunter Spotlight Series takes us to none other than Virginia the home of Equalized Outdoors Name: Dontae M. Thorne Hometown: Ettrick, Virginia Currently Residing: Richmond, Virginia Going fishing with Dontae! How long have you been hunting? "I didn’t grow up with the same kind of hunting background that a lot of people in the outdoor industry did. My journey into hunting came later, which is actually one of the reasons I’m so passionate about bringing other people

This week's Hunter Spotlight Series brings us to Texas...where we learn about Steven and his love for BOTH hunting and fishing. By Cliff Cadet | Equalized Outdoors Newsroom Name: Steven Ford Hometown: Marksville, LA Currently Residing: Garland TX Steven posing with a hog harvest. Steven with a big catch! We've been stalking you...I mean following you on social media and see that you enjoy hunting AND fishing. Which do you enjoy doing more? "I can’t pick one over the other. I

After what seems like one of the longest Julys in recent memory, August is finally here. The NFL preseason begins in August, and for us as hunters, many of us are in our own versions of outdoor training camps, if you will. That also means one final thing. Testing time is almost over. It’s almost time to see if our work is going to pay off in the field. For me, that means my Mathews ARC 34 is now in its final form. Those stock

I respect the level of difficulty that it takes to hit a small target that can fly up to 55 mph. I like the amount of action, with a high daily limit of 15 doves. I relish making dove (instead of chicken) nuggets out of them to eat. My other favorite wild game to hunt is turkeys, pheasants, and predators."

In a world full of fast-paced, want-it-now attitudes, fishing can force us to slow down and be present. Those emails can suddenly wait, and unless you’re looking for it to take a picture, you’ll probably have a hard time locating your phone. And the best part about that is the fact that it’s okay! No matter how busy we all are, we deserve the space to disconnect and just enjoy our surroundings.

The week's Hunter Spotlight Series sheds a little light on how a grandfather's influence inspired his grandson's love of the outdoors.

Then, on a cold February day on the Appomattox River, it all came together. I had begun targeting larger bass on my own, armed with my new knowledge, and that was the day I caught what is still my PB Largemouth. I didn’t have a scale, but the picture tells the tale. A black-and-blue football jig with a black-and-blue craw provided me with a lifelong memory. Nothing could possibly top that.

Hunting became more than a hobby—it became a way for me to provide clean, responsibly sourced meat that I know I can eat. Processing my own game also gives me a better understanding of what I'm putting into my body.

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.