We are a family of hunters. As a child, I was taught to cherish, value and respect the animals we hunt and the environment in which they live. It was an easy lesson. My family's 40-acre homestead is situated within a designated wilderness, surrounded by a national wildlife refuge that adjoins Katmai National Park. I grew up sharing the wilderness with the wildest of living beings. Summers, I ran barefoot through the tundra hunting small game with my bow, spent hours fishing the streams, and ...

As part of our 2021 Public Lands and Waters Photo Contest, our judges are offering some tips to improve your photography while out recreating on our public lands and waters. For our fourth and final installment, West Yellowstone-based wildlife photographer, fishing and YNP snowmobile guide Chris Daniel offers tips to up your photography when outdoors...and reminds you why you carry a camera out there in the first place!I moved out to Montana from central Pennsylvania back in 2006. As soon as ...

The inestimable Hal Herring's Southern drawl seems to pull the most interesting stories from his guests. Whether they're scientists on the cutting edge of conservation research, ranchers of an iconic North American herbivore or sitting U.S. senators, Hal's got a talent for getting them to open up and be frank about the most important obstacles and victories in the North American outdoors. BHA's Podcast & Blast is a great way to get keyed in on some of the biggest conservation issues facing ...

  Text and Photos By Justin Townsend    This venison steak recipe is inspired by the Argentine rolled and stuffed flank steak recipe called Matambre. I substituted the eggs for cheese curds out of personal preference. Cheese curds have a higher melting point and can withstand the heat on the grill. My chimichurri recipe is also modified for what I had available and is a variation on the traditional recipe. Serves: 4 people Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Special equipment: ...

After a Bureau of Land Management purchase fell through in August, the nonprofit conservation group American Prairie stepped in to buy the 32,000-acre 73 Ranch along the Musselshell River. The group announced the purchase on Monday. A price was not disclosed. The land abuts the southern border of the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. This latest acquisition brings American Prairie’s total deeded and leased property in Montana to more than 450,000 acres. Read more from the ...