For many Western states, September 1st marks the beginning of archery elk season. This time of year also coincides with the rut, when bulls bugle their heads off, roll around in the mud, and chase ...

Hunting in Missouri is more than just a pastime—it’s a tradition that draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts every year, and 2025 is no exception. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) ...

You couldn’t have rolled a pickup truck full of beer cans off the mountain and created more commotion than the bull elk was making. I’d heard him bugle, checked the wind, snuck closer, and ultimately ...

Celia Easton of Thermopolis said being attacked by a grizzly last October while she was elk hunting alone in the Beartooth ...

Fred Mercer shot a massive bull elk on a snow mountain in Montana. At the time, it was the second biggest elk ever taken by a hunter. I woke up before daylight, aware that it was very cold in the tent ...

The afternoon of November 12 was unseasonably warm in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Temperatures exceeded 60 degrees. Lush, green rye grass that should have just been sprouting was ankle-deep. I barely ...

Big game hunting presents unique challenges for hunters seeking the thrill of pursuing large, powerful animals. From dense forests to rugged mountains, these animals inhabit diverse terrains that test ...

This story was originally published in the June 2005 issue of Outdoor Life. When I was 15, I set off on my own, going to work for a lumber company and living alone in a tent in the Montana woods for a ...

Hunting season is officially in full swing in Grand County. Hunters of grouse and turkeys are now out in the field, as well as bear and sheep hunters, and archery hunters for deer, elk, pronghorn and ...

The Nevada Department of Wildlife’s big game draw is open through 11 p.m. May 7. Hunters have a short window left to apply for limited tags. For newcomers, the process can feel overwhelming — from ...