This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. The elk hunting season got off to a tough start last year, and state officials ...

Ripping a bugle and hearing a bull respond is an experience like no other. It’s why elk hunters climb mountains every September. But don’t expect your calls to work every time. If you’re trying to ...

For many Western states, September 1st marks the beginning of archery elk season. This time of year also coincides with the rut, when bulls bugle their heads off, roll around in the mud, and chase ...

Elk hunting is commonly perceived as a backcountry scenario where the hunter and elk are engaged in a one-on-one affair, and the only sounds to be heard are wild noises of the forest. If you believe ...

On Wednesday the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 9-1 in favor of ending over-the-counter archery elk tags for nonresident hunters. The decision comes after extensive public input, ...

Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko were no strangers to hunting or the outdoor lifestyle. The friends were lifelong outdoorsmen, so when they lost contact with friends and family one day during an archery ...

As we make our way into the new year, many outdoorsmen are already making plans for 2025's hunting season, and with that comes many questions regarding gear. With that said, let's discuss what it ...

Elk are the largest land mammals in the state. Males weigh around 700 pounds and can sport antlers up to five feet wide. More than 200 years after elk disappeared from North Carolina's mountains, ...

A good pair of elk hunting boots can make or break your hunt. Hit the hills with a sub-par pair of boots that blisters your feet and your hunt will be over before it begins. Elk hunters will spend ...