New permits will be required to paddle boats while fishing, hunting and visiting state parks will be more expensive in 2026.

Community newspapers are the cornerstone of a town’s news and activities; it’s the most-trusted source of information because ...

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

This past year was a hot one for outdoor news that sometimes landed on the front page of the Tribune and papers all over the ...

Hunters and anglers have plenty in store as the holiday season pulls us kicking, screaming and clapping across yet another annual threshold into 2026.

By Don Allen It’s not surprising that the Trump administration is once again interfering in California water issues with its ...

Losing the permit is “very depressing,” says Dzindzio, who had held a pass for nearly a half century before being rejected for 2026. And it’s an especially hard pill to swallow given residents from ...

It proved to be an intense and closely watched drama where every vote seemingly mattered. An unusually diverse cross-section ...

Hunting follows strict laws to manage wildlife populations, while poaching is illegal and harmful. Intent and legality set them apart.

The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven ...

At least four humpback whales were entangled this year in Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to ODFW.

Ask ten different people whether they think hunting is an ethical activity and you’ll likely get ten different answers.