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Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·December 2, 2013

Hunting is as natural as breathing to me. I grew up in a hunting family and have always been around all aspects of hunting, shooting and fishing. I know I am fortunate because but that upbringing is not true for all. Hunting and the possession and use of firearms is a...

The Changing Of The Seasons

Michaela Ludwig·September 8, 2024

Arguably one of the best times of year is the two to three-week window where the weather teeters back and...

The Skinny on Hunting Knives

Mark Hoffman·July 13, 2022

From our earliest history, knives have been elemental to our survival. They were one of the first tools we developed...

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,

Firearms Safety Tips For New Hunters

Michaela Ludwig·August 25, 2025

Here are 10 firearms safety tips for new hunters in BC, getting ready for their first season. Keep this handy...

New Chronic Wasting Disease Case Confirmed Near Jaffray

BCO Contributing Author·January 19, 2026

As of Jan. 13, 2026, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray, BC,...

Muzzle Accessories

Al Voth·February 1, 2022

The last few firearms I’ve purchased all have one thing in common: they came with threaded muzzles. And while the...

A Backup Plan For The Backcountry: Introducing onX SOS

Anthea Williams·September 28, 2026

A safe return is the plan behind every hunt. Still, anyone who spends enough time in the field knows how...

In order for your equipment to perform well, you need to look after it.

Being Prepared: Check for & fix issues before disaster strikes

Matt Siemens·May 15, 2020

With another fall season just behind us, I am already looking forward to the next hunt, whether it be next...

What are the most important things to keep in mind when practicing catch and release?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·May 15, 2013

1. Remember the fish live in a gravity-free environment so minimize the time, if any, that the fish spends out of the water 2. If you are going to take a picture of a fish prior to releasing it then follow the 3 second rule, maximum of 3 seconds out of...

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