A few years ago, most hunters hauling quarters out of the backcountry faced a simple choice: boots, bike or quad....
...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.
Looking for information about fishing and hunting regulations, openings, closure, updates and more? Here are some handy links to keep you in the know as you head out into the great outdoors.
Living here in BC is a true blessing for sportsmen and women, very few places around the globe can compare to our natural beauty and diversity. It is truly a place of wonder, yet I never truly realized it until I moved back from living in various places around the...
All people in BC are invited to give input on proposed updates to hunting and trapping regulations for 2026-28. ...
It's not quite time yet, but in some areas the snow is falling. Sooner than later, it'll be time to take part in the winter pastime of snowmobiling.
The Ministry of Lands, Forests and Natural Resource Operations has an informative page on their site showcasing 60 maps of the areas closed...
As of Jan. 13, 2026, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray, BC,...
Loose bullets and airport security don’t mix. In the last 12 months, the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) recorded almost 1,000 incidents involving loose bullets in passenger’s carry-on baggage or pockets. Every time screening officers see a bullet at the checkpoint, it leads to additional screening and avoidable delays.
With...
Chilliwack, BC – After two years of anticipation, the BC Outdoors Show hosted its inaugural event. From April 8th through...
In the many years I have spent behind the counter or working trade shows, I have encountered many hunters who want to shoot deer with a .338 and go get their elk with a .243. Why?? I have no idea! But I have experimented both with light hyper velocity bullets...









