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Riprap For Fall Bass
by John E. Phillips As the bone-colored Zara Spook did the Texas Two Step across the water about 6 to 8 feet from the riprap below the dam, leaving a V-shaped trail…
Bowfishing For Fast-Action Fun
by Bob McNally Bowfishing is an exciting, easy-to-do sport that’s fun, and it also practical—keeping a bowhunter active with his equipment during spring and summer. And this isn’t “shooting fish…
Going Hog Wild
by Bob McNally All wild game is tough, but feral hogs bring new meaning to the word. Few animals are as resilient to hunters and their gear than this domestic…
Survive A Night In The Wild
by David Hart Expect the Best, Prepare for the Worst Mike Cramer knew better, but the sight of a big bull elk can make even the most sensible man throw…
Trouble Shoot Boat And Motor Problems
by Bob McNally There’s no worse feeling than getting the trailer backed down the ramp, turning the key, and realizing the long-awaited trip to the lake just hit a major speed…
Pull the Trigger on Your 2017 USA Calendar Order
Believe us—we get it. Everywhere you turn, somebody is looking for a donation. When they are all good causes, how do you choose? We made it extremely easy for you.…
National Elk Refuge ‘Shed’ Shed Project
There are few sights more awe-inspiring than thousands of elk gathered in a valley bounded by the rugged Teton Mountains carving the Wyoming sky. Located in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the…
A Place to Hunt Hogs
Hog numbers are growing, and hogs are expanding their ranges in states across the county. Finding a hunting area that offers a good chance at a wild hog encounter is…
Fly Fishing For All
by Beau Beasley Have you ever thought of taking up fly fishing as a new outdoor sport? Many assume that fly fishing is a sport for college professors—folks who wade…
Former NFL Player, Proud USA Member
Ask what Deion Sanders, Brett Favre, Bo Jackson, Brian Urlacher and Randy Moss have in common, and almost anyone can tell you they are football royalty. What most people don’t…
5 Worm Tricks For Bass
by Bob McNally Thread a plastic worm on a hook below a 5/8-ounce bullet weight, cast it out, and feel for that electric tap-tap on the end of the line.…
CUGA Vests: When Your Hardworking Dog Deserves the Best
Mark Meyocks, an avid outdoorsman and long-time USA partner through his affiliation with WelldyneRX, entertained youth and adults at the USA’s 2015 Get Youth Outdoors Day with a demo of…
Give Fawns A Chance
by David Hart It’s true. Nature is cruel, particularly for the young, and especially for deer fawns. Disease, accidents, predators and poor nutrition all take their toll on the wild…
5 Spring Saltwater Destinations
by Bob McNally Wish you could find some warm temperatures, bright sun and world-class fishing fun? You can set-up a spring trip of your fishing dreams a lot easier and…
USA Conservation Dinner March Madness
March Madness isn’t just for basketball. The overwhelming success of the USA’s conservation dinners last month ranks right up there with “madness” and has set the tone for what we…
Angry Catfish Of Spring
by Ron Kruger Catfish can be caught all year, but the best time is when their reproductive urges overcome caution and good sense. This takes place when the water temperature…
IAMAW Member Experiences First Whitetail Hunt on Brotherhood Outdoors
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Brotherhood Outdoors TV series will feature Clayton Bolton, a union machinist of IAMAW LL946/DL725 from Lincoln, California, on Sunday, April 3 at 11 a.m. ET on…
Get Your Gator
by Beau Tallent The pursuit of wild animals in wild places is a deep-rooted instinct for hunters. Every hunt holds a hint of adventure. For some, the wilder the animal…
Grand Slam Turkeys
by David Hart It’s called a Grand Slam, but for many turkey hunters who dream of killing all four major wild turkey subspecies found in the United States, it’s more…
IL Laborer to Appear on SD Turkey Hunt on Brotherhood Outdoors
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Brotherhood Outdoors TV series will feature Mark Kezler, a union laborer with LIUNA Local 5 from Lansing, Illinois, on his first Merriam’s turkey hunt in South…
How About A Hike With Those Trout?
by Beau Beasley Fly angling, particularly for trout, allows me to lose myself in the experience. I try to forget about everything besides outsmarting the trout I’m after. I’ve a few…