by M.D. Johnson, I grew up in Ohio, which was in the early 1970s was a shotgun-only state for whitetail hunters who used modern firearms, as it is today. As such,…
by Dave Mull Waterfowl hunters are a passionate bunch. That passion can be instilled early for young hunters, but only with care for details and safety. Some folks who know…
By Kaitlin Krull Going green at home can seem like an expensive, drawn-out process to many homeowners. Thankfully, transforming your home into an eco friendly space doesn’t necessarily mean splurging…
By Beau Tallent “When’s the rut?” That has to be the most common question hunters ask when they’re planning a deer hunting trip or considering a new hunting lease. Hunters…
by Clayton Bolton, IAMAW DC 725, LL 946 Ever wonder what it would be like to win a hunting of fishing trip of a lifetime – and to have it…
by Kate Nation Howard Thomas followed his father’s footsteps both as a union man and a sportsman. He has been a member of the UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters and…
by Beau Beasley The harbor at Beaufort, North Carolina overlooked water as slick calm as a sheet of glass on the day I arrived to do some fishing with my…
by Bill Cooper The sunshine of a late October afternoon had faded away. Now, cool air settled into the hillside flat where my ground blind was situated. I pulled on…
Head to a USA shoot, conservation dinner or Work Boots on the Ground conservation project, and there’s a good chance you’ll run into a proud member of the Laborers International…
by M.D. Johnson Sure, every hunter who has been around a season or two has heard about giant Iowa whitetails and Rio Grande gobblers from Texas. They know about the incredible goose…
by David Hart America has a love-hate relationship with Canada geese. They are big, beautiful and graceful birds, and their migration symbolized the coming of autumn. At least that’s how…
Man’s best friend can also be a hunter’s most valuable tool. A hunting dog enhances your skill and elevates the artistry of your hunting. There are a number of dog…
by Bob McNally Muskies are caught on a wide variety of lures and even natural baits throughout the north country in autumn, which arguably is the best time of year…
By Bill Cooper It is no secret that access is one of the major deterrents to participation in hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation pursuits. If you fall into that…
Yesterday marked the submission deadline for our Camp Story Contest, and boy, did we get some great stories sent to us! Your stories had it all – suspense, comedy,…
By Beau Tallent Planning a hunt is half the fun. Every hunter has dreams of taking a big trip, hunting new terrain, and possibly even tackling the challenge of pursing…
by Kate Nation November 11, 2013, is a day Donna Shaver—a 17-year member of Steelworkers Local 3657—will never forget. It was Veterans Day, and she had permission to hunt property…
by Bob McNally Every serious angler deserves to catch at least one tarpon in his or her life. One tarpon likely won’t be their last, however, because anglers will be hooked forever in chasing what…
The Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA) and Sportsman Channel are teaming up to honor the American worker and showcase the great products still being made in the U.S.A. by hardworking Americans.…
by David Hart How can a flying disk escape a swarm of lead pellets 6 feet long and 3 feet wide? It’s a question skeet, trap and sporting clays shooters…
By Capt. Bert Deener Present anglers with the question, “What time of year are most of the trophy bass caught?” Almost all anglers would respond the pre-spawn period in the…
Ah, I remember those family adventures like they were yesterday, even though 40 years or so have passed. Sometimes, the small Airstream trailer got the nod for a camping trip.…