Calling may not only get a bull to reveal its whereabouts but also spur rut-like activity not many rifle hunters witness.

Temperatures drop, the sun creeps lower through the southern sky, geese wing it out of the valley, bull elk bugle, bears find ...

Sitting at my desk trying to write this week’s column essay, I listen to Steven Wiseman’s 1999 CD, “Welcome to Rocky Mountain ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Plan your Yellowstone National Park camping trip with safety tips, wildlife guidance, and essential gear advice for a safe, ...

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

From crisp mountain air to cozy campfires and golden trails, travel experts share their favorite U.S. national parks to visit ...

For years, I considered myself comfortable in the wild. Cautious, yes, but never afraid. I’d spent countless days exploring ...

Trappers Lake sits deep in Colorado’s wilderness—no signal, no crowds, just mountain air, quiet waters, and the perfect ...

There’s something profoundly different about watching an elephant amble across the savanna versus seeing one pace behind ...