College Student Bringing His Dad's Shotgun Training Tool Idea to Market After a Decade

04/16/2026

A 23-year-old college student in Minnesota is developing a youth shotgun training device designed to show young hunters exactly where they aimed when they pull the trigger. It revives an idea first conceived by the founder's father more than a decade ago.

Proposed White House Cuts Threaten Wildlife and Conservation

04/14/2026

Wildlife is a public resource in the United States, which means it requires public funding. Cuts to conservation programs proposed by the White House across multiple federal agencies could have massive implications for the animals we hunt and observe on both public and private lands.

While the executive branch can't unilaterally cut programs and Congress will ultimately need to pass the next budget, conservation groups are sounding the alarm due to roughly $1.76 billion in cuts to wildlife and conservation funding in the next fiscal year.

State-By-State Guide to Big Changes to Hunting Laws

04/09/2026

Spring is turkey season, but it’s also rule-making season for many state wildlife agencies. These changes to state hunting rules and regulations can have massive impacts on your fall hunting experience.

The changes can also influence your planning for fall hunts, especially if you take part in point-based applications common in Western states or if you hunt out-of-state often.

This Chiropractor Taught Herself to Hunt to Feed Her Family During COVID

04/07/2026

Some people used the COVID years to nurture a sourdough bread starter. HLRBO Field Representative Heather Morales used the lockdown period to dive headlong into hunting to provide for her family.

After teaching herself archery and hunting basics, Morales discovered HLRBO and saw an opportunity to leverage her interpersonal skills talking to landowners about leasing their properties to hunters. It also gave this newer, self-taught hunter a chance to hone her ability to read the land and identify animal sign.

Proposed Farm Bill Could Hamper Hunting with Dogs

04/06/2026

A newly added amendment to the House version of the 2026 Farm Bill is drawing raised eyebrows and formal rebukes from hunters, dog trainers, and sporting organizations nationwide. These groups are warning that the language could unintentionally restrict long-standing hunting practices involving dogs.

Try This Thai-Inspired Fish Fry from a Pro Chef

04/02/2026

When I think of summer I think of fried fish. I love catching bluegill, perch and trout, but with the heat being what it is I avoid the traditional beer batter and go for something different. Something more in-season and that means spicy, light, and that packs a punch. This is my Thai-inspired fish fry.

This Country Megastar Spent 3 Years Developing Turkey Hunting Clothing

04/01/2026

Hank Williams, Jr. sang about "country boys" skinning deer and fishing in the rain decades ago. The connection between the outdoors and country music is as strong as ever, leading Luke Combs – a hunter and one of Nashville's modern icons – to his own line of hunting gear.

Are Roads Helping or Hurting Your Hunting Lease?

03/31/2026

With the Roadless Rule under threat, conservation organizations are stumping hard for the benefits of walk-in only wilderness for wildlife and hunting on public lands. Especially in the West, elk and deer are much more comfortable in large roadless areas, but the calculus becomes more complicated on private land.

Georgia Loosens Hog Hunting Rules to Combat Damages

03/26/2026

For hunters, wild hogs are one of the few species that can be hunted year-round, providing a challenging hunt (and a chance to refill the freezer) in the off-season. For farmers, ranchers, and landowners, hogs can be a destructive nightmare, causing an estimated $1.6 billion in damages every year, according to surveys from the goverment's National Feral Swine Damage Management Program.

HLRBO Rep Ricky Bell Lives the Lowcountry Life

03/24/2026

Ricky Bell lives and works in the Lowcountry of South Carolina

The South Carolina is an incredibly diverse state with salt marshes near the ocean and timbered mountains to the North and West. This creates a rich mix of pine and oak timber, agricultural fields, and varied habitat that supports everything from deer, doves, and turkey to waterfowl and hogs. 

Based in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, Ricky Bell serves as a South Carolina Field Representative for HLRBO, where he focuses on building relationships with landowners and helping bring new properties onto the platform. HLRBO is an online hunting lease platform, but Bell works face-to-face—meeting landowners, walking properties, and getting a true feel for the land.

Politicians Trying to 'Evict' Bison From Montana Public Lands

03/23/2026

Over the 100 years between the American Revolution and the late 19th Century, as many as 60 million American bison were hunted and wantonly slaughtered until just a few hundred remained. The near-extirpation remains one of the saddest tales of Westward expansion across the United States.

Did Ben Franklin Really Prefer the Turkey as Our National Bird?

03/20/2026

With turkey seasons underway in Florida and other Southern states, it’s worth revisiting one of the most persistent myths surrounding the star of spring hunting: Did Benjamin Franklin want the wild turkey to be America’s national bird?

The short answer is: no. Franklin wrote an excellent roast of the bald eagle in a letter to his daughter that gets quoted every Thanksgiving, but he never actually stumped for the game bird to become a national symbol.

These Are the 8 States That Have Spring Bear Hunts

03/16/2026

Spring is (almost) officially here, and while many hunters will start their 2026 hunting season by chasing turkeys, there’s a big game hunt that often gets overlooked: spring black bear.

Many states skip spring bear season, but there are 8 U.S. states with black bear hunts available between April and June: Utah, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, and Wyoming.

What Does 'Make America Beautiful Again' Mean for Hunting?

03/11/2026

You’ve heard of President Trump’s slogan “Make America Great Again”. United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy, Jr. has “Make America Healthy Again”.

Now, “Make America Beautiful Again” is taking on public lands and outdoor recreation.

To date, "MABA 250" is largely plans and rhetoric, but hunting and conservation groups are applauding its goals.

How a Son Brought His Father Back to Hunting After 20 Years

03/10/2026

Tom Westhoff was listening to his buddy’s hunting stories and realized he hadn’t been out hunting in almost 20 years.

“It kind of hit me,” Westhoff recalls. “I used to love that stuff. I started wondering, why did I ever quit doing it?”

'Free' OnX Tools to Help With Big Game Applications

03/06/2026

It’s Western big game application season and the glory of fall hunts starts with sifting through draw odds and staring at maps. It all can be headache-inducing with each state having different complex schemes for allocating tags that demands more math and spreadsheets than doing your own taxes.

Thankfully, you may already be paying for a tool that can streamline the process: onX Hunt.

Former 'Texas Untamed' Host Brings Old-School Values to HLRBO Team

03/04/2026

Mike Johnson grew up hunting before land leasing was popular and, as a result, brings a unique perspective to HLRBO’s modern model of finding access to hunting land. In his second year as an HLRBO Field Representative, Johnson has excelled in a role that blends relationship-building, land knowledge, and a passion for the outdoors.

His former life as a hunting TV show host doesn't hurt, either. 

The Silent Approach: How E-Bikes Are Changing Hunting

03/03/2026

By first light, hunters are already in the woods, having covered miles of ground. Usually that means long hikes in the dark or the rumble of an ATV or truck. Increasingly, though, another option is rolling quietly down forest trails: the electric bike.

E-bikes are a hunting transport option that sits somewhere between walking and motorized vehicles. They are fast enough to cover distance, but quiet enough to keep the woods calm. Even if you drive to your hunting grounds, an e-bike can be a quieter way to cover the final stretch to your deer stand or glassing spot.

D.C.'s Biggest Wildlife Decision of 2026 Isn't What You Think

02/27/2026

The Farm Bill is one of the most important laws for hunters in America, even if most don’t realize it. By directing billions into private-land conservation programs that shape habitat across most of the Lower 48, it exerts more control over wildlife habitat than any other federal law.

This massive bill addresses crop insurance and farm subsidies, but it also usually updates voluntary private-land conservation programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program.

HLRBO 'Reserve Lease' Feature Simplifies Land Leasing

02/26/2026

You are planning a hunt, browsing listings on HLRBO. You find the perfect piece of land. Now, it’s time to
message the landowner and hope you can get the lease.

The Mailman Who Maps Hunting Land

02/24/2026

Before he became one of the earliest field representatives for HLRBO, David Marrero was simply a New York hunter and USPS Letter Carrier who loved being in the woods.

SHOT Show: 10 Top Hunting Gear Picks for 2026

02/20/2026

New rifles, optics, packs, boots, trail cams, and ammo… the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas is a mecca for hunting gear. This year, the HLRBO team was on the show floor to meet with brands. We scoped a few top picks of gear to watch for this upcoming hunting season.

A Beginner’s Guide to Shed Hunting

02/19/2026

For hunters, the end of deer season leaves a void. Rifles and bows get put away and the long wait until next fall begins. But for a growing number of hunters and outdoorsmen, winter and early spring mark the start of an adjacent hobby: shed hunting.

Animal Rights Group Seeks Ban on Wildlife Fur in Colorado

02/18/2026

As a pretty reliably “blue” state with tons of public land and a strong hunting economy, Colorado has become a battleground state for anti-hunting initiatives. The latest is a petition that an environmental group plans to present to Colorado Parks and Wildlife in early March.

This New York Hunter-Chef Elevates Plates and Properties

02/17/2026

Fidel Torres didn’t grow up hunting, but it’s become a passion that’s part of both his work and play these days.

As the New York State field representative for HLRBO, Torres spends days on the road meeting landowners, hiking boundaries, studying topography, and assessing the potential of properties that may one day be someone’s perfect hunting property. His job is equal parts scout, photographer, and wildlife observer—someone who can see land from every angle and present it honestly.

These Are the States with the Least Public Land

02/13/2026

Public land is an incredible resource for hunters, but it’s not distributed evenly around the country. The West generally has much more public land than Eastern states, but not always. For this article, we mined government and HLRBO user data to dive into the numbers (and found some surprises along the way).

Crop Fields to Trophy Bucks: Austin Rose’s Nebraska Playbook

02/12/2026

In Nebraska, rolling fields and timber breaks produce the kind of terrain hunters see in their dreams. Austin Rose, HLRBO field rep for the region, has a front-row seat, and he’s helping open the door to hunters around the state.

New Sitka Film Shares Personal Stories of the Threatened Boundary Waters

02/05/2026

With all the threats to public lands in the past few years, it's easy to tune out the news about the latest public lands "emergency" as abstract political fights. This type of outrage burnout is understandable, but it doesn't help the cause of public lands.

Minnesota to Lift Decades-Old Rifle Ban for 2026 Deer Season

02/04/2026

In a shift for Minnesota’s hunting landscape, state officials have finalized plans to end the "shotgun-only" zone, allowing rifle hunting statewide beginning in the 2026 season.

The Battle for Catalina: Film Rekindles Fight Over Deer

01/30/2026

Catalina Island is home to an estimated 2,000 mule deer that live in isolation and have grown well beyond what land managers consider sustainable.

The Man Behind Our Wisconsin Trophy Deer Leases

01/29/2026

When most people think of Wisconsin, they picture cheese, beer brats, the Green Bay Packers, and not much else. But for savvy deer hunters, they know Wisconsin is trophy whitetail buck country, and some of the most sought-after hunting in the nation.

This App Tells You What You Can Hunt—Right Now

01/28/2026

Press a button on your phone, and Hunterizer tells you exactly what game you can hunt. The new app uses your location and timing—even “Right Now”—to show what’s in season and permitted in real time across the U.S.

Built by two Stanford-trained PhDs, Vlad Powerman and David Boinagrov, Hunterizer simplifies the dense web of hunting regulations into clear guidance. It helps hunters find legal opportunities and avoid accidental violations by consolidating season dates, legal species, weapon types, zone-specific rules, and shooting hours into a single, easy-to-navigate platform.

Matt Rinella Hates ‘Pay-to-Play’ Hunting—But Is Private Leasing to Blame?

01/27/2026

Private land hunting has always carried connotations of elite privilege, but social media has turned those tensions into a daily public fight online. Influencers, private leases, and accusations of “pay-to-play” hunting now collide in the dialogue, raising a bigger question: is private land hunting expanding access, or quietly locking it away for the 1%?

Demand for Private Hunting Land Hits Record Levels

01/23/2026

HLRBO closed out 2025 with more than 6,200 active hunting leases covering over 1.5 million acres across the U.S. and Canada. It marked a record year for the Minnesota-based land leasing platform.

Welcome to the World’s Biggest Hunting Trade Show!

01/19/2026

HLRBO will be on the ground in Las Vegas this week for the SHOT Show, which runs January 20–23, 2026. It’s the largest hunting and firearms trade event in the world, though one that most hunters will never attend.

Wildlife Photographer Mitch McPherson lives on the road

01/15/2026

Mitch McPherson lives on the road. A wildlife photographer by trade, he makes his living chasing animals, light, and landscapes with a home base in a roving 2020 Mercedes Sprinter van.

No More $200 Tax Stamp on Suppressors in 2026

01/13/2026

As of January 1, 2026, suppressors cost $200 less to own thanks to a 2025 bill that dropped the federal National Firearms Act’s tax stamp. Improvements to government turnaround times by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms also mean that buyers are waiting days instead of the months it used to take to get a suppressor.

Corporate Life to Hunting Land: How One Man Landed an Outdoors 'Dream Job'

01/08/2026

Stephen McNeil moved to Georgia after more than 50 years living, working, and hunting in Colorado. Seeking land, he found himself on HLRBO.com looking for a place to hunt.

Four years later, he’s now working for the company in a leadership role. The job as Field Representative Manager puts McNeil in charge of a fleet of reps vetting properties around the U.S.

Bill Forces Feds to Bring Public Waters Data Online

01/06/2026

Hunters used to have a hell of time not trespassing or otherwise breaking the rules hidden in pages of regulations that govern hunting. Digital mapping tools such as onX and BaseMap have made ignorance almost inexcusable, given that you can use GPS to check your location and find information such as property ownership and hunting unit information with a click.

Plan for the 2026 Big Game Season Now

12/31/2025

HLRBO is loaded with great properties where you can try to fill your big game tags, but they won’t do you any good if you don’t have a valid tag in your pocket come hunting season. In the West and some midwestern states, hunting deer, elk, and other big game often requires applying in winter or spring for a fall tag through a point-based draw system.

Landowners Can Help Save Wild Turkeys with Simple Projects

12/26/2025

"There just aren't as many birds as there used to be" sounds like the excuse of a bad turkey hunter. But if someone said that in the past 10-15 years, there's a good chance they were right.

Wolves Move Closer to Delisting (Again)

12/22/2025

Anyone who lives or hunts in wolf country understands that wolves in the United States are no longer “endangered.” At least in the classic understanding of the word. 

Last-Minute Christmas Gifts for Hunters

12/19/2025

Hunters are some of the easiest people on Earth to shop for. Their passion requires lots of stuff and they’re always looking for the next piece of gear that’ll be the difference-maker on a hunt.

A Young Boy With a Gun. 1950 Image Refuses to Fade

12/17/2025

A hunting photo of my dad goes viral. I interviewed him to find out why.

University Publishes Statewide Look at Hunting Leases

12/15/2025

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln report offers a rare, statewide look at the hunting lease market, an area of rural economics that is seldom measured in academic research.

‘Inaccessible’ Film Highlights Land Access Challenges in Western U.S.

12/10/2025

While most hunters are all too familiar with navigating public and private land boundaries in pursuit of game, backcountry skiers are relatively less impacted by access issues. The mountains where skiers trek away from chairlifts are more often in National Forests and other public lands and accessed along known routes and trailheads.

Congratulations to the HLRBO April Contest Winner

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White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders slammed Democrats on Tuesday over their inaction on the border crisis and claimed that Mexico is doing more about the problems than Congress. During an appearance on "Fox & Friends," Sanders said Democrats and Congress have done "absolutely nothing" while Mexico has stepped up to negotiate a deal with the administration to curb the number of migrants at the border.

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Newly available net worth data from the Federal Reserve suggests that the “left-behind” contagion has spread to all Americans aside from the top 10 percent. While still wealthier overall than most other groups, even the upper-middle class is feeling the pinch of income stagnation. The growth rate of this group’s incomes is lagging behind that of those both lower and higher on the socioeconomic ladder.

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Microsoft has started notifying some Outlook.com users that a hacker was able to access accounts for months earlier this year. The software giant discovered that a support agent’s credentials were compromised for its web mail service, allowing unauthorized access to some accounts between January 1st and March 28th, 2019. Microsoft says the hackers could have viewed account email addresses, folder names, and subject lines of emails, but not the content of emails or attachments.

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