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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.

Wildlife Allocations: Privatizing a Public Resource

Jesse Zeman·January 8, 2015

British Columbia’s resident hunters are in the fight of their lives. December 2014 saw the BC government award guide-outfitters a share of wildlife that is unprecedented across North America, given resident hunter demand. While most jurisdictions give 5-10% of hunting opportunities to non-residents, BC now gives non-resident hunters, or more importantly guide-outfitters who have exclusive rights to guide non-residents,

Five-year Study to Determine Decline in Moose Population

Mark Hume·February 5, 2014

Sourced from the article written by MARK HUME VANCOUVER — The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Feb. 05 2014, 11:13 PM EST A new five-year study is now underway, utilizing 11 wildlife biologists, one wildlife veterinarian and several other staff. The intent of the study is to find out why "Moose population surveys in...

Winter Deer Hunt In Cranbrook

BCO Contributing Author·December 15, 2025

A deer hunt is being introduced in Cranbrook from Jan. 5 to 31, 2026, to reduce the risk of chronic...

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...

Bill C-42 Brings Changes To Firearm Licensing

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 18, 2015

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Best Places to Find Fishing and Hunting Info

Camille Atebe·January 8, 2018

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.

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....

New Package: Kimber Mountain Ascent

Matt Siemens·June 14, 2013

I managed to get my hands on one of the new Kimber Mountain Ascents. Weighing in at 4lbs 13 oz (chambered in .308 win) it is one of the lightest, if not the lightest, production rifle produced today. By the time I put a Leupold Ultra Light 3-9 in the...

The Browning Maxus Commercial

Christine Ly·May 30, 2013

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