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Matt Siemens·April 22, 2014

You may notice in my writing and accompanying photos a common occurrence in some of the brands that I use and openly endorse. Over the years I have developed a loyalty to products that have treated me well and haven’t let me down. I own several types of rifles, knives...

Death of sheep caused by disease. Credit: : Wild Sheep Society of BC.

Bighorn Sheep Ravaged by Disease in Grand Forks

Wild Sheep Society of BC·August 26, 2021

A disease-event has been found in the Grand Forks area of British Columbia and it has ravaged the local bighorn...

A Cleaning Rod, a Fork, Electrical Tape and a Kindling Wedge…

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·October 23, 2013

I just got back from a hunting trip where we took a great bison bull, passed on a few other opportunities and managed to take some grouse and ptarmigan with my old Ithaca .410 SxS. We had a few issues in the bush and without the basic tools it could...

BC Outdoors Goes Back to its Roots

Camille Atebe·March 11, 2015

BC Outdoors, with its history of change, is changing once again. This time back to its roots, back to what made this magazine the most read outdoor magazine in the west. With our new ownership, and the creation of Outdoor Group Media, we have put the fishing magazine and hunting magazine back together, back where it belongs, in one big magazine.

How E-Bikes Are Changing Backcountry Hunting

Michaela Ludwig·October 8, 2025

A few years ago, most hunters hauling quarters out of the backcountry faced a simple choice: boots, bike or quad....

A Rat, the Broom and the Wardrobe

Trevor Shpeley·October 29, 2013

A Cautionary Tale for fishermen or anybody else who spends time in the woods It started with my dog. Zeke is a big happy idiot; he wouldn't bark if a burglar stepped on his junk while breaking in to his food cupboard, bear in mind that the highlight of Zeke’s day...

Lower Mainland Duck Hunting

Larry Herscovitch·September 8, 2013

by Larry Herscovitch as seen in BC Outdoors Hunting and Shooting Fall 2013 Much of the local waterfowl hunting takes place on private land and if you have access to property that’s legal and holds ducks, you are one of the lucky few and really need to look no further. However...

The District of Mission council is contemplating banning all shooting throughout the municipality

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 25, 2013

By Jason Roessle - Mission City Record Published: June 25, 2013 9:00 AM Updated: June 25, 2013 9:47 AM Proposed changes to Mission's firearms discharge bylaw were soundly criticized by a large crowd of mostly hunters June 19. The District of Mission council is contemplating banning all shooting throughout the municipality, except at the...

“The new electronic licensing program will make it easier than ever for British Columbians to go hunting and will help ensure sound wildlife management decisions support the ministry’s conservation goals.” – Steve Thomson

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 11, 2013

The BC Government is inviting bids for the design of the upgrade to an online system. In an attempt to more effectively meet resource management objectives and ensure the health and sustainability of wildlife populations, the new program will be a central place for data collection, hunter reports and harvest information...

BC Moose Population Research Project

Brian Harris·May 8, 2015

Moose (Alces alces) are an important game animal in BC. They are found from the US border to the Yukon and absent only from the mainland coast and the coastal islands. In central BC the forested plateaus, studded with lakes and ponds, have held some of the highest moose densities...

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