Etsy’s Fur Ban Could Reshape Trapping Economy

There’s a shift happening in the outdoor economy, and it affects how trappers can sell their products in the digital marketplace. In April 2026, online retail giant Etsy announced it...

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Gray Skies, Frisky Bass: How to Predict Fishing Conditions Based on Weather

I have a saying that if the weather is good for the fishermen, then it is probably not the best for the fish. In return, if the weather is great...

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Anglers Fishing Tournament Waters They Know: Helpful or Hurtful?

Tournament fishing on your home waters, especially bass tournaments, can be one of the most frustrating games out there. Just when you think you’ve got fish dialed in, they flip...

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Mud Season: To Hike or Not to Hike

Many hikers may avoid hiking mountains during mud season. It tends to be a much slower time in the area because there is this thought that you can’t see much...

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New York Releases Bear Harvest Numbers

In New York state, black bear harvest numbers were healthy in all regions, with the Southern Zone harvest being the highest recorded since DEC began monitoring it in 1955. Overall,...

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