Like most non-resident elk hunters on a DIY trip in the West, I was about to eat my archery elk tag — then we heard a bugle ...

Though the country’s elk herd may be up compared to generations past, hunters cannot expect to find a bull behind every tree.

An early morning hike found me two-thirds of the way up a timbered mountain. It was still dark, and I couldn't make my final approach until the air warmed and thermals began flowing uphill. Finally, ...

For the past 53 Octobers, I've gone to Mission Ridge to look for larch trees. Their ethereal beauty has always charmed me. Soft needles reflecting a golden light. While I'm ...

Meet Carl Cocchiarella, Colorado’s least-successful elk hunter. After four decades of near misses, he’s learned that killing ...

As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are open and if visiting puts undue strain on the treasured public lands. Here’s ...

Dad enjoyed much success hunting elk and deer in northern Idaho. But he was a very modest and private person who liked to be ...

Most Pennsylvanians appreciate the fall cooldown, but none more so than our storied elk. Why it matters: The original Keystone State elk population was wiped out in the late 19th century, but the ...

A hunter was seriously injured in a grizzly bear attack near Fort Steele, Canadian authorities said. Conservation Officer Service An elk hunter was seriously injured in a bear attack in British ...

An elk hunter was seriously injured in a bear attack in British Columbia, according to Canadian authorities. The Conservation Officer Service responded Oct. 2 to the Fort Steele area where the hunter ...