Hunt, Camp, Shoot: Top Outdoors News & Gear (2024)

Reservations required to camp at Nebraska’s Lake McConaughy
Overnight campers will need a reservation to stay at Lake McConaughy and Lake Ogallala state recreation areas during the peak season. Read more HERE.

Apply for antlerless hunts in Utah
Beginning on Thursday, May 27 at 8 a.m., you can apply for a permit to hunt Utah’s antlerless big game animals, including cow elk, cow moose, doe deer, doe pronghorn and ewe bighorn sheep. Learn more HERE.

Michigan: registration for DNR bear and elk hunt waiting list open
The Bear and Elk Hunt Transfer Program allows hunters who are successfully drawn for a bear or elk license to transfer their drawing success to an eligible person they know, or to an individual on the DNR hunt waiting list. Find out more HERE.

Michigan releases its report on the state’s Pheasant Restoration Initiative
Michigan Pheasant Restoration Initiative Coalition partners recently compiled a 2020 annual report sharing accomplishments attained last year. Read the details HERE.

Michigan: Great Lakes frontage, acres of forest and more DNR surplus lands to be auctioned
After careful consideration of properties it manages on behalf of Michigan residents, the DNR has selected 10 that are much better suited for private ownership. The department is preparing these surplus properties – in Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Berrien, Delta, Gogebic, Midland and Oakland counties – for sale via online auctions open now through June 15 and 16. Get more information HERE.

Ohio: Second Amendment Emergency Powers Bills Introduced
The bills prevent state or local authorities from restricting legal firearms possession, transportation, carrying, training, concealed handgun license processing, shooting range access and hunting and fishing during a declared emergency. Find out more HERE.

Vista Outdoor creates non-profit foundation
Vista Outdoor is the parent company of Federal Premium ammunition, CCI, Speer, Blackhawk, Bushnell, Eagle, Remington and more. The foundation will help the company promote conservation, outdoor access, and other causes that unite our diverse portfolio of brands and customers. Find out more HERE.

SCI prevails in lead ammunition case
Safari Club International (SCI) has successfully defended a lawsuit brought by anti-hunting groups attempting to ban lead ammunition in Arizona’s Kaibab National Forest. Read more HERE.

Hornady earns Nebraska’s Safest Company Award
The National Safety Council, Nebraska Chapter, held its annual Celebration of Safety on May 19th, 2021. During the event, the Council recognized organizations that have demonstrated exemplary dedication to employee safety by designating them “Nebraska’s Safest Companies.” Find out more HERE.

The top five handgun calibers for hunting big game
This story from the NRA’s American Hunter discusses the best calibers to use when hunting big game with a handgun. Read it HERE.

.308 Winchester vs. 7mm-08 Remington
The debate about which caliber is better has continued for decades. This article takes a hard look at both calibers to help you decide. Read it HERE.

Why you should use premium ammunition in your self-defense gun
Target and FMJ rounds are much cheaper but when your life is on the line, premium ammunition specifically made for self-defense is highly recommended. Learn why HERE.

Review of the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus pistol
Rich Grassi of The Shooting Wire put the newest offering from Smith & Wesson through the paces. Read what he thinks of the gun HERE.