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Reducing Contamination from Oil, Fuel and Bilges

Blake Johnston·July 30, 2013

It is a fact that petroleum products are harmful to the environment. They disrupt the cycle of coral reefs, suffocate fish by clogging their gills—resulting in their death—and impede the photosynthesis process of marine plants leading to their end. Large oil spills and toxic waste indirectly affect both humans and...

Frequently Asked Questions: Registering Your ORV in B.C.

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 21, 2014

An overview of the new rules and procedures to register your ORV in BC

Matt Siemens with his bison kill in 2012

Every Inch of Barrel Will Give You an Extra 50 fps

Matt Siemens·July 3, 2013

“Every inch of barrel will give you an extra 50 fps” is the good rule of thumb that has been followed for years in regards to rifle barrel length, except sometimes it’s wrong. I used to put a lot of faith in this theory but, the more time I spent...

Hunting dog Weimaraner resting on his hunter owner hand after hunt during hunting concept dog and human friendship

Three Versatile Hunting Dogs

Michaela Ludwig·September 16, 2022

The North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) is focused on what matters most to hunters – a dog with...

Field Care

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 13, 2013

By now, most of our attention turns to the upcoming fall and our hunts. The draws may not have gone exactly in my favor but I’m confident that I will be able to put some meat in the freezer and hopefully find a wall hanger in the general season(s).In my...

Moose Burger Soup

Michaela Ludwig·September 11, 2023

With another hunting season here, and another moose draw and tag burning a hole in my pocket, we have been...

FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealing System

Christine Ly·June 14, 2013

Hunters and anglers will appreciate the FoodSaver GameSaver Silver Vacuum Sealing System featuring an updated, rugged design with integrated carrying handle, extra-large drip tray and built-in storage compartment. It comes with a 15-foot, 12-volt power adaptor cord, allowing you to seal your catch right in the field by plugging into...

Bear Attack: Reaction Times

Al Voth·March 8, 2015

...I began to wonder what the reaction gap is for a typical rifle toting hunter attacked by a bear. Like a police officer confronted with an offender armed with an edged weapon, at what point is it necessary to shoot, because if suddenly charged, you're too far behind the reaction curve to launch a meaningful defence? Since I had no idea, I determined to find out.