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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

The HHA Nytrx XV3 entered my setup with a specific promise: flexibility without compromise. After a full-range day of sighting it in and configuring the pins, it’s clear this sight is designed to cover multiple disciplines while still respecting how experienced archers actually shoot. This is an early review based on initial range use. It reflects setup, sight picture, system design, and who the sight is best suited for—not long-term durability or season-validated performa

I almost wrote Saturday off. After experiencing the crowds on Friday, I expected Saturday at the National Wild Turkey Federation Convention to be heavier, louder, and harder to move through—the kind of day where meaningful conversations get swallowed by foot traffic and noise. It would’ve been easy to assume the experience and stay back.

For turkey hunters, the NWTF Convention & Sport Show in Nashville has always meant more than just another date on the calendar. It’s a signal.

Let me be clear, because I can already hear the cries, as it stands, there is nothing currently illegal about taking an animal from “long range”. So, while not illegal, it’s certainly fair to question the ethics of it at the very least. It’s also a significant point of internal conflict for me, because historically, I tend to lean towards the side of ‘if it’s legal, then have at it.’ When it comes to long-range hunting, I can’t say for sure that remains the case.

Bank On It represents a pivotal stretch of Burna Boy’s career and the version of him that really pulled me in. The name African Giant came from a moment of disrespect—his name printed so small on his first Coachella poster that he couldn’t even find it.

This isn’t a flashy recipe. It’s simple, filling, and built around making use of leftovers while slowing things down after a long stretch. It’s the kind of meal that does what it’s supposed to do—warm you up and carry you into the next day.