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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...

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....

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.

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

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...

What BC Hunters & Anglers Should Know About Upcoming Regulatory Changes

Michaela Ludwig·February 22, 2026

British Columbia’s next cycle of hunting and trapping regulations is now set, with final rules scheduled to take effect in...

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...

BC Seeking Public Input On Proposed Hunting Regulation Updates

BCO Contributing Author·January 12, 2026

All people in BC are invited to give input on proposed updates to hunting and trapping regulations for 2026-28. ...

Survey Results Show Hunters Spend Nearly $230 Million Annually

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 8, 2013

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations engaged over 2500 hunters in a telephone survey early in 2013. The compilation of the information acquired is quite interesting with valuable insight into where the hunters are going, where they are coming from, how much they are spending and on what. Would...

Bill C-42 Brings Changes To Firearm Licensing

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 18, 2015

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