Author Archives: Shannon Rikard

New York’s First-Ever Youth Deer Hunt a Success

Introducing a young person to hunting and the outdoors is a vital part of passing on the hunting tradition and training the next generation of conservationists. New York, it seems, is well on its way to enjoying a generation of … Continue reading →

A First: Pennsylvania Reports Zero Hunting-Related Fatalities

Zero may not have a reputation for being the ideal number, but the Pennsylvania Game Commission and hunters within the state would beg to differ. The state, known for its high number of licensed hunters — 930,000 last year, to … Continue reading →

How to Maximize Your Walk Outdoors

Taking a walk is a good way to clear your head, stretch your muscles, and manage your weight. Hunters know well the benefits of walking through the woods, whether it’s to scout, hunt, or just enjoy nature. Hearing the woods … Continue reading →

America Invests $38.8B in Conservation Annually

Conservationists have long known that conservation funding provides benefits including much-needed jobs and tax revenues to the American economy. “The Conservation Economy in America,” a study commissioned by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, reports how much America invests in … Continue reading →

NWTF Awards $10,000 Scholarship to South Dakota Student

Positive stories are often few and far between in a culture that generally focuses on the latest negative news. That’s one reason stories like that of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s latest National Scholarship winner are so heartwarming. The NWTF … Continue reading →

When To Plant Summer Food Plots

Planting food plots is important to nourish healthy wildlife populations on your land, but planting the plots at the right time is just as important as what you plant. Timing your planting for the summer months will provide food for … Continue reading →

Recruit QDMA Members to Win Prizes

Hunters were the first and remain the best conservationists, not only investing hard-earned money in license fees, taxes, hunting gear, and more, but by recruiting the next generation of hunters to conserve wildlife, land, and water resources. Now, in celebration … Continue reading →

The Positive Side of Kids and Guns

Mention the word gun and, depending on the setting, you’re likely to get a variety of looks and responses. Some people fear them; others fear losing their rights to own them. Recent events in the news have made guns, gun … Continue reading →

Catch a Two Million-Dollar Fish From Cabela’s

You may have fished for trophy bass, noodled for catfish, ice fished for walleye, or just cast a line to relax on a day off, but have you ever fished for millions? Cabela’s new Fish for Millions contest will give … Continue reading →

Bald Eagles Making a Comeback in Pennsylvania

Bald eagles are known for their strength, power and, most notably for Americans, as the symbol of American freedom. The species was nearly wiped out by the mid-1960s, but conservation and monitoring have restored their numbers to healthy enough levels … Continue reading →

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