Thomas Rader

Isolated Stations Do Not Make Recovery Pros. Pressure Under Real Conditions Does. If you want to know whether somebody can actually run a vehicle recovery when it matters, do not watch them perform a clean skill at a quiet station with no clock running and nobody breathing down their neck. Watch them do it hot, …

Polaris unveils the RZR Pro R Factory Boost, a 400 HP turbocharged desert race machine with a 111-inch wheelbase and 45-gallon fuel cell. Priced from $200,000.

The Hardest Test Here Is Not the Winch Line If you came to the I4WDTA certification expecting the defining moment to be a perfect winch line or a flawless hi-lift lift, you’d leave confused. The toughest thing they test here isn’t whether a candidate can move a stuck vehicle. It is whether that candidate can …

The Full-Size Family Hauler Earned Its Spot in the TRD Pro Fight After running the 2027 Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, and Sequoia back-to-back on the same off-road course in TRD Pro trim, the vehicle that surprised me most, and the one I would rank first on that day, was the Sequoia. Not the Tacoma I have …

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is ending in-house Side-by-Side manufacturing after the 2026 model year and shifting focus to ATVs and other growth categories. Here is what it means for owners.

Riders on the Oregon coast have new ground to explore. The Buzzard Butte Trail Network near Pacific City has opened new trails, giving riders and hikers more miles to explore. You’ll find the network in the Nestucca area, a short distance from Pacific City. Its routes work for a range of trail users. The new …

Doctors are raising the alarm once more, warning riders about the risks that come with ATVs. A recent TMC Medical Minutes segment on KXII turned attention back to ATV safety. The message is brief and to the point. These machines are fun. They are also powerful. And they send thousands of people to the hospital …

Jeep is reviving a well-known name. The 2027 Wrangler Laredo is coming, mixing throwback styling with current trail equipment. The Laredo name goes back a while with the brand. Now it is back on a new package. This is part of a monthly release plan from Jeep. Jeep has been unveiling special editions of the …

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released its 2026 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey field reports. This is the annual survey that shapes duck and goose seasons nationwide. If you hunt waterfowl, this report is one you need to read. The survey goes out every spring. Biologists fly transects over key breeding areas …

New federal rule targeting scamp and yellowmouth grouper takes effect January 1, 2027 Gulf anglers who chase grouper are facing some of the steepest catch reductions in recent memory. NOAA Fisheries published a final rule on June 17, 2026, that cuts acceptable catch for the Gulf Other Shallow-Water Grouper complex by 54.7 percent and locks …

A Canadian study tracks fish foraging patterns and nekton communities to determine whether restored marshes are actually delivering habitat value Salt marshes do a lot of quiet work for fish. They serve as nurseries for juvenile species, feeding grounds for adults during high tide, and a refuge habitat for small prey that larger fish depend …

The state has 55 confirmed CWD-positive deer. Here is what hunters need to know before next season. Louisiana is tightening its response to Chronic Wasting Disease. On June 2, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission ratified a Declaration of Emergency establishing formal CWD Management Zones across affected areas of the state. The action follows the …

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced on June 10, 2026, that it has successfully demonstrated a diesel engine system that allows off-road vehicles to meet proposed California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 5 emissions standards. The breakthrough uses exhaust gas recirculation and calibration changes to significantly reduce emissions without sacrificing performance. This matters for the off-road …

The August 29 event brings live animal encounters, outdoor education, and a limited Chipper Jones camo jersey giveaway to The Battery Atlanta Georgia’s outdoor community has another reason to head to Truist Park this summer. Realtree, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Atlanta Braves are back for year two of their Hunting and …

Jeep has launched one of the more creative sweepstakes you will see this summer. The brand announced that if the United States men’s soccer team wins the FIFA World Cup, the first 100 eligible Americans legally named George Washington will win a new Jeep Wrangler. How It Works The rules are straightforward. Your legal name …

Airoh has launched five new off-road motorcycle helmets for 2027, covering everything from entry-level beginner lids to top-of-the-line competition helmets built with carbon fiber and wind tunnel development. The new lineup spans a wide price range, giving motocross, enduro, and trail riders options at nearly every budget. Top of the Lineup: Aviator 3 EVO The …

Southern West Virginia is becoming a destination for off-road endurance events, and the next installment of the 24 Hours of Appalachia is bringing a new wave of trucks, side-by-sides, and adventure bikes through the coalfields and timber lands of the region. The event, organized by Backroads of Appalachia in partnership with the West Virginia Gambler …

Bass season is rolling in Washington state, and the Columbia Basin is loaded with tournament action from now through August. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Inland Empire Bass Club shared a full lineup of events covering Moses Lake, Potholes Reservoir, Banks Lake, and more. Whether you fish open events or club-only …

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is taking applications for archery, muzzleloader, and gun hunts on some of the state’s most popular public land Arkansas deer hunters looking for a shot at public land this fall need to move fast. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has opened applications for permit-only deer hunts on several …

Getting hunting or fishing regulations in the field just got easier in north-central Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game has installed five solar-powered digital kiosks at key recreation sites, giving hunters, anglers, and boaters access to maps, regulations, and educational content even in areas with no cell service. Where the Kiosks Are The five kiosks are …