The killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe has shone a spotlight on Africa’s big game industry and hunting in particular. A study in the journal Biological Conservation estimates African trophy hunting is worth in excess of $200m (£130m) a year. But related to hunting and tourism are the big …

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Conservation Commission set season dates and limits for the 2016-2017 fall deer season and gave initial approval to several deer-hunting regulation changes proposed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at the Commission’s Aug. 19 meeting in Jefferson City. Approved changes to fall deer season …

East Hampton Town’s deer management advisory committee has recommended increased deer hunting on townlands here in order to thin the deer herd, but wildlife advocates are questioning the effects of deer on the environment and asking for better data. The committee has recommended allowing experienced hunters access to town properties …

New York Times bestselling author and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, Willie Robertson, teams up with William Doyle, the bestselling co-author of American Gun, to share the history of America’s most well-known hunters. American Hunter is the first book ever to compile a chronological history of America’s greatest hunters. Based …

Eotech makes some stone strong optics. The EOTech Mini Red Dot Sight (MRDS) is the ideal sample of their inventiveness and craftsmanship. It is a perfect essential sight for reduced applications, similar to handguns or shotguns. Also, the flexible configuration permits it to be mounted on numerous different sorts of …

OSKALOOSA – The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2015/2016 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The 2015/2016 hunting season will run from September 19th, 2015 through January 10th, 2016. During this season, qualified hunters will be allowed to harvest deer within …

For this year’s big game hunting prospects, the operative word is “winter,” in that there hardly was one in most of the state. While a warm winter and low snowpack bring with it potential problems for farmers, fish, and increased wildfire danger, it also facilitates better overwinter survival for all …

  Tired of scrounging around in your pockets for a quarter to adjust your scope windage a few clicks? Leupold & Stevens, Inc. has heard your weary cries and answered. The company just introduced its brand-new S1 and S5 screw-on scope adjustment dials, allowing shooters to adjust elevation and windage …

One of the shooting industry’s largest gun and gear giveaways of its kind is set to launch soon. The Springfield Armory DUEL 3 promotion is back, which means participants will soon be able to submit for daily and weekly prizes, as well as one spectacular grand prize experience. Pre-registration is …

AUSTIN — Sportsmen gearing up for the upcoming fall hunting seasons are reminded to renew their licenses for 2015-16, which have been available since last Saturday, Aug.15. The current year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except year-to-date fishing licenses) will expire on Aug. 31. Every year, the Texas Parks and …