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Mike Lee’s Roadless Rule Repeal Push Is a Public Lands Fight Hunters Cannot Ignore
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.
Justin Campbell
4 days ago4 min read


How to Read Topo Maps: Mastering Terrain with Topo 101
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.
Justin Campbell
Jun 23 min read


TPWD Restoration Efforts Could Expand Future North Texas Turkey Hunting Opportunity
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
Justin Campbell
May 198 min read


Mathews ARC 34 Review: Six Months After the Rocky Start
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.
Justin Campbell
May 136 min read
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