I always wanted to hunt elk as lifelong goal/bucket list hunt. One of my best friends from kindergarten moved out in Idaho and kept telling me I should try to come elk hunting. We had talked about it for years...but back in 2022, I had decided to save up and plan for a hunt in 2024. Add to that...I knew I needed to be fit. So, I started pushing hard in the gym...getting my weight down and building back my cardio/endurance.

I enjoy deer hunting because there are so many factors that have to go right in order for you to be successful. You must scout, make time to seed food plots, choose correct trails to place trail cameras on, and most importantly hang up stands for the best chance at success.

Outdoor Afro is a national not-for-profit organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. I founded Outdoor Afro in 2009 because the prevailing narrative at the time suggested that Black people weren’t connected to the outdoors. That simply didn’t reflect my life or the experiences of so many Black families and communities I knew.

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

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.

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.