Daniel Whitaker

Deer feeding bans are no longer just a wildlife policy fight. They have become a cultural argument over ethics, disease, property rights, and whether a long-standing hunting custom still makes sense in an era of chronic wasting disease.

Elk and bison restoration sounds like a simple conservation win, but the fiercest resistance usually has less to do with the animals themselves than with land control, liability, disease, and distrust. That is why pushback is showing up not only in cattle country, but in places where reintroduced herds are otherwise popular.

After visiting gun ranges across 10 states, I saw a clear divide between facilities that treated safety like a culture and those that treated it like a sign on the wall. These three stood out for all the wrong reasons, exposing just how dangerous weak supervision, poor ventilation, and sloppy enforcement can become.

Colorado has enacted a new law aimed at shutting down one of the most controversial gaps in gun regulation: the 3D printing of potentially functioning firearms and key components. The measure expands the state’s crackdown on ghost guns and raises new legal, technical, and political questions.

Virginia’s new law restricting the future sale, purchase, transfer, importation, and manufacture of assault firearms took effect on July 1, 2026. Here is what the law covers, who is exempt, and what it means for current owners, buyers, and gun dealers.

From Florida pythons to feral hogs in farm country, paying hunters to remove invasive animals is changing the politics of conservation. The idea sounds practical, but it raises hard questions about ethics, effectiveness, and the future identity of hunting.

Discover timeless farmhouse elegance with stained wood beams, brick accents, and breathtaking sunset views.

Discover timeless elegance with vaulted ceilings, a stunning stone fireplace, and a serene vegetable garden oasis.

A practical look at subtle health problems in hunting dogs that can be easy to dismiss until they become major medical concerns.

A coast-to-coast look at public shooting ranges that enthusiasts praise for standout facilities, scenery, and the kind of experience that justifies extra miles on the road.