California Senator Proposes Bill To Ban Bear Hunting In State | Outdoor Sports Nation

April Issue | Est. 2019

Hunting

Currently, there is a state bill up for vote in California that would effectively ban bear hunting in the state.

Kyle Pentecost

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1950s watercolor–style illustration of a snowy backcountry campsite showing a tent in the lee of a ridge, a tarp anchored with buried snow 'deadman' anchors, a dug snow cave, shovel and ice axe, and a partially frozen stream.

Navigating Snowy Terrain to Find a Safe Campsite

Panoramic illustration of late-season hunting: snow geese over corn stubble, whitetail on a frosty ridge, hog and coyote in southern marsh, elk and mule deer on snowy high-country saddle, with gear in the foreground

Overview of Late-Season Hunting Opportunities Across the U.S.

1950s watercolor-style Great Lakes ice-fishing setup: sled with auger and life vest, tip-ups around a drilled hole, perch, walleye and whitefish on a plank, small ice shanty and distant lighthouse

Best Ice Fishing Locations in the Great Lakes Region

Watercolor-and-ink illustration of three cold-weather layering kits (base layer, midlayer, shell) arranged on a split-rail fence in a snow-dusted Midwestern field

Layering Clothing for Maximum Warmth and Breathability

Muted watercolor-and-ink illustration of classic, skate and backcountry cross-country skis with boots and poles beside groomed tracks and a forest loop

Choosing the Best Cross-Country Skis for Beginners

Muted watercolor-and-ink scene of a mature whitetail buck moving through bare Southern Appalachian hardwoods in late winter with acorns, rubs, tracks, rhododendron thickets and a trail camera on a tree

Reading Late-Winter Food Sources to Find Whitetails