Future of Fair Chase

We know that the future of conservation rests squarely on the shoulders of tomorrow’s hunters. That’s why we’re celebrating the stories of our youth hunters in this section called The Future of Fair Chase. Many of these stories are plucked straight from the pages of our 32nd Big Game Awards Book. Other stories have been submitted by young hunters, who are rightfully proud of their achievement. If you are a young hunter or know a young hunter who might like to submit a story, please email it to [email protected].

Sick Day

A last-minute decision leads to an opening-day record-book Roosevelt's elk.By McKenzie Spencer A few days before the 2022 rifle elk season opened, my dad asked if I wanted to get my tag and give hun...

Goals

After three seasons of trail cam cat-and-mouse and a gutsy stalk, patience and luck finally played nicely together. By Brandon Hunter Ever since I was a little kid, I have had two major hunting goals...