Here’s what the author has learned after a lifetime of hunting elk on government ground.

Public land whitetail hunters must think differently than their private land counterparts when it comes to capturing decent images of bucks — and avoiding trail cam theft and vandalism.

Pressured canines often require a shift in hunting strategies — especially if you’re pursuing them on public property.

If you spend time hiking, hunting or fishing on Wyoming public lands, then a recent “not guilty” court verdict should make you smile.

To avoid trespass when hunting the West, it’s vitally important to know exactly where you are at all times.

Without home-field advantage, you’ll need this public land playbook to make the game-winning call on your away-from-home whitetail hunt.

The author asks public land hunters to pack a trash bag so you can toss litter in it on your way out of the woods.

When brainstorming ways to access public land for whitetails — and distance yourself from other deer hunters — don’t forget the boating option.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation protects 158 acres — improves access to 678 more acres.

It might sound old school, but maps — paper, online and mobile apps — are great tools for helping to decipher exactly where you are in relation to where you were and where you want to be.