Letter From TBC Press - Thank You Hunters With hunting season in getting into full swing, hunters from across the nation are walking the woods & fields. It’s not just the meat, however, that these hunters are bringing in. Hunters are not just contributors to wildlife management or meals for individual families, but also to local small businesses who experiences a major uptake during this season... Read More

Backcountry Press Is On Assignment TBC Press is on assignment. While we are gone, our regular outdoor news & blogs will be down. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our regular news & blogs will resume Oct 15, 2018. Good luck to all those in the field and on the water. Thank you for following TBC Press

Hunters: Take the FREE Treestand Safety Course & Why You Should Posted on: 09/19/18 One of the most popular pieces of equipment used by deer hunters is a tree stand. Tree stands can be dangerous if they are used incorrectly or carelessly. Nationally, one in three hunting injuries involves a tree stand. With more and more news on death and/or serious injuries regarding treestand accidents, The Backcountry Press wants to stress the importance of treestand safety. Take the FREE Treestand Safety Course from Read More

Leaving a City in a Serious Disaster - How & Why You Should Posted on: 09/19/18 When you live in a city, you enjoy all the benefits of having good times at a close proximity. All that said, cities are a death trap; big cities in particular. If a serious disaster strikes without warning, we often see how ugly they can get. Getting out should be your first priority and here is why... Read More

Michigan Holding Public Meetings Regarding Proposed Deer Antler Point Restrictions Posted on: 09/19/18 The Thumb Hunters for APRs organization will host two public meetings to explain and answer questions about its proposal for new Michigan deer antler point restrictions (APRs) for Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola counties. The meetings will take place... Read More

Montana Youth Only Pheasant, Waterfowl Hunt Sept 22-23 Posted on: 09/19/18 Montana's young hunters will have the state’s waterfowl and pheasants pretty much to themselves this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23. Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be... Read More

Wisconsin 2018 Fall Hunting Forecasts Posted on: 09/19/18 Fall hunting and trapping seasons in Wisconsin are well underway, and a number of hunting and trapping forecasts are now available to help hunters and trappers prepare for their time in the outdoors. Forecasts for the following species can be found at the links below - each forecast is located on the corresponding species page... Read More

Wisconsin Statewide Regular Season Duck Zones Open Sept 29 Posted on: 09/19/18 Wisconsin duck hunters in the North, South and Mississippi River zones will begin another fall duck hunt one-half hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept 29. The Northern zone will begin Sept 29 and run through Nov. 27. The Southern Zone will run from... Read More

Arizona Confirms Disease Affecting Mule Deer in the Prescott Area Posted on: 09/18/18 The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has confirmed a disease event affecting some mule deer in the Yavapai Hills community and surrounding areas near Prescott. After receiving reports in recent weeks from residents who observed deer that appeared to be... Read More