Yes, you need a hunting license in California in 2026. With a landmass of nearly 163,700 square miles, California is home to some of the most diverse terrain and wildlife in the United States. These features can provide outstanding hunting opportunities—if you can successfully navigate…
As a newer hunter, you may be scratching your head while trying to make sense of your state's hunting regulations. Though hunting laws may seem overwhelming at first, understanding who creates these rules and why they matter is a vital part of being an informed,…
Humans have been using bows to launch sharpened sticks at animals for nearly 70,000 years. Before modern firearms came on the scene, hunters relied on their skill, fieldcraft, and patience with a bow to harvest wild game. If you want to test yourself and find…
When most people think about hunting, they tend to focus on the harvest and the critical steps to being safe in the field. Removing an animal from the population while providing a clean source of food for the table. However, hunting’s most important impact is…
One of my favorite outdoors maxims is "You are your own first responder." Hunting often takes place in remote areas, far from hospitals and rapid-response emergency medical personnel. You'll be around weapons, sharp edges, and the unpredictabilities of Mother Nature, so knowing first aid for…
