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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...

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.

Hunters As Conservationists

Michaela Ludwig·September 13, 2025

By any ecological measure, British Columbia is one of the most wildlife-rich places on Earth. Managing that abundance responsibly takes...

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...

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....

“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...

Another BC Spring Bear Season is About to Come to a Close

Matt Siemens·June 4, 2013

Although I managed to spend a few days in the field last week with my Dad, this season will close without a shot fired from me. But now, I am looking forward to next season. What has me this excited for next spring’s season? It was a bear we came across on...

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

Looking for the Gifts that Wow?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 18, 2013

Keeping the stories real for $299.99 We all know how frustrating it is to catch the fish of lifetime and have no proof. Resorting to tall-tale-telling in place of picture showing has become so tall in fact that we have even had to alter our understanding of the meaning of the...

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...

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