For thousands of years, the people of Nunavut in northern Canada have subsisted off the land and sea. Their ways have been passed down from generation to generation, and even though some technological advancements have been made, they still practice many of the traditional ways of their ancestors.

In this episode, Dan Cabela heads into the icy-cold north to immerse himself and learn from one of the last, true hunting cultures. Through dangerous and harsh weather conditions, Dan tags along with a group of Inuit hunters for the experience of a lifetime.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, September 21st at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week’s episode, ”Coastal Black Bear”, immediately following at 9:30am EST. 

Black bears are the most widely distributed large carnivores in North America. From coast to coast, and from as far south as Florida to as far north as Alaska, black bears are a common part of the natural cycle. While states carefully manage populations through hunting, there’s still cultures across North America who have a much deeper connection to these bears.

In this episode, Dan Cabela travels to Vancouver Island and meets with tribal leader Chief Cootes, to learn more about how the careful management of black bears offers economic benefits while maintaining cultural importance to his community. He also takes part in a hunt and meets with a local medicine woman to learn how these people appreciate and use the entire bear responsibly.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, September 14th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week’s episode, ”Wild Harvest”, immediately following at 9:30am EST.

No matter how far back you look in history, the consumption of wild game is well documented. From Neanderthals' to Native Americans, being able to provide wild protein could’ve often meant the difference in survival. Today, harvesting wild game to eat is no longer a fixture for many, but for those who still try to source their own, it does come its fair share of controversy.

Dan Cabela is on a mission to better understand how wild-harvested protein contributes economically and culturally to society in North America. He meets up with North America’s foremost leading expert on sustainable harvest of wild game, Shane Mahoney. Shane has dedicated his life to digging in and researching/quantifying the social and economic impact wild-harvested food has. His research and findings has become focal points for thoughtful discussion on the topic around the world.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, September 7th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week’s episode ”Conservation in La Albiceleste”, immediately following at 9:30am EST.

Episode one of the second half of season two, "Great Britain's Deer", is now available on You Tube! Head on over to the Hard Truths of Conservation channel and check it out today!

Join Dan Cabela as he travels across Argentina to see how biologists and hunters are working together to adapt to today’s conservation issues. From region-wide bird surveys in La Pampa to the incredible work being done on the critically endangered huemul deer in Patagonia, this beautiful country has incredible history and fascinating stories. There’s also no shortage of interesting characters and amazing wildlife encounters for viewers to take in.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, August 31st at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week’s episode, ”Keeping Sheep On The Mountains”, immediately following at 9:30am EST. 

Wild sheep are one of, if not the most-iconic species of big game in North America. Their resilience to survive in some of the most rugged, yet picturesque places has drawn hunters in from around the world. However, like many conservation issues today, wild sheep are not immune to trouble in the areas they call home.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, August 24th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it, there will be an encore presentation of last week’s episode, ”Great Britain’s Deer”, immediately following at 9:30am EST.

The second half of this season of Hard Truths of Conservation is picking up with a topic that’s circulating throughout Europe and the United Kingdom presently. The long-standing tradition of hunting has a rich history in both locations, but does it have a place in present-day conservation? It’s a question that must be asked, as the hunting and outdoor landscape changes with societal norms.

Don’t miss this new episode airing tomorrow, Saturday, August 17th at 9:00am EST in the outdoors block on the History channel. And in case you missed it last season, there will be an encore presentation of ”Hunting The Kiwi Wilds", immediately following at 9:30am EST. 

The second half of season two of Hard Truths of Conservation is coming soon! But first, here's a teaser of what's to come!

Our first episode will premier Saturday, August 17th at 9:00AM Eastern in the outdoors block of the History Channel. And as a reminder, you can always catch an encore presentation of the previous week’s episode at 9:30AM Eastern immediately following.

Join Dan Cabela as he travels across the globe in search of impactful conservation stories from the front lines. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to a myriad of characters and unsung heroes who are making a real difference for wildlife and wild places today. Real conservation has a place in today’s society and it’s our mission to share stories we feel the world needs to hear.

We are pleased to announce a new conservation initiative we embarking on with IOTR as part of our recently formed partnership. We will combine efforts and funding for a plains bison research project on an island off the coast of Kodiak, Alaska.

As we prepare for the new season to start airing next month, here's some exciting news from the Hard Truths of Conservation front. Now you can catch all of the previous season 2 episodes on the fyi network!

Watch favorite episodes like "Hunting the Kiwi Wilds" and "Scotland's Hunting Tradition" beginning Saturday, July 27th at 11:00AM Eastern. Encore episodes will appear immediately following at 11:30AM Eastern, so there's one full hour of educational, conservation-based programming headed your way. For the next six weeks, your Saturday mornings just got a whole lot better!

Stay tuned as we look to release details on the second half of the new season on the History Channel very soon!

Early in my mountain-hunting career, I learned the hard way the importance of taking good care of your feet. It's one of those things you only let happen once, and vow to never again. Now, having set foot on six continents and over 30 countries while filming 200+ days a year in a pair of Kenetreks, I'm excited to announce our new partnership.

We are excited to announce that we have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement with Gunwerks.

Gunwerks is considered by many to be the leading manufacturer of the finest hunting rifles on the market today. They have repeatedly revolutionized the long-range shooting game over the years, pushing the boundaries of technology since their inception.

Dan Cabela has hunted all over the world with their rifles and trusted them on his greatest adventures while filming Hard Truths of Conservation. "I've trusted Gunwerks time and time again when it mattered most," said Dan. "Their commitment to innovation and putting the best possible tool in your hands to make the shot, sold me a long time ago."

Gunwerks Chief Brand Officer, Garrett Wall, is also looking forward to what’s to come with this partnership. "We are honored to get the opportunity to work alongside Dan on his mission to promote and bring awareness to some of the crucial conservation issues we face today. We've known Dan as a customer and great friend of the Gunwerks team for years, and we are committed to supporting the Hard Truths of Conservation."

We recently received some VERY EXCITING news regarding the 12 Cheetahs initiative in Mozambique. After some speculation based off the data provided by her tracking collar, the team believed the "Pilanesberg Female" could be with a new litter of cubs. Knowing she'd gone to great lengths to seek refuge, the decision was made to wait a few weeks to perform an aerial patrol to confirm the team's suspicions.

This past week, we received the photos above and confirmation of three new cubs on the ground in the Zambezi Delta! This is the fifth confirmed liter by our team, and while it's all good news now, the months ahead will be very tough and stressful on this new mother. Providing protection and food will be her main goals as she learns to navigate the landscape with three little ones in tow.

Coutada 11 and the 12 Cheetahs are a testament to what happens when you practice real conservation. This area has gone from completely devoid of cheetahs for the past 150 years, to now having a self-sustaining population with new life calling it home. Now that's a conservation success story worth sharing.

Throughout these first two seasons, Hard Truths of Conservation has taken Dan Cabela to many fascinating places across the globe in the name of conservation. However, none have been quite as extreme and remote as where he found himself last month --- the Arctic. After a long series of flights and multiple weather delays, Dan was finally amongst the vast nothingness of Arctic Bay, Nunavut. Archeological evidence and oral history shows that Inuit have inhabited the area dating back nearly 5,000 years. Excellent hunting has long drawn nomadic groups of Inuit to the region. The community as it stands today was established with the opening of a Hudson’s Bay Company post in 1927. The area is so isolated and remote that the community's first school was not established until 1959.

This past December, a new female was introduced in Coutada 11 as part of our 12 Cheetahs initiative. After a few months of settling into her new home, she decided to go on an exploratory mission this past week. While not unusual after a relocation, her collar let us know she had ranged far outside of her normal area, heading all the way to the village of Marromeu.

Due to the high level of human activity in the area, a decision was made to go capture her and bring her back closer to the safety of the floodplain. Human-wildlife conflict is a very real thing in Africa, and while interventions cannot always stop it from happening, our initiatives have taught us that any chance you can prevent it, you should.

These recovery missions provide valuable time with local communities to educate them on the importance of protecting wildlife. On this recovery mission, people from the local community actually assisted with carrying her across a river to the crate so she could be loaded into the Land Cruiser.

Last month, Dan Cabela traveled to Patagonia to dive deep into the story on the mysterious Huemul (Way-Mool) deer for an episode of Hard Truths of Conservation. He was invited by Dr. Werner Flueck and Dr. Jo Anne Smith-Flueck, who have dedicated their lives to researching and saving the species.

You may think you know the story of the "World's Foremost Outfitter", Cabela's, but do you really? Here's a chance to get the inside scoop straight from someone who lived it as a son of the founders, Dick and Mary Cabela. David Cabela, CFF Board Member, has written five books to date, and is currently working on a sixth.

Now you can pick up a copy of each of these "Cabela's" titles in our online store! Better yet, they're priced lower than you're ever going to find them in a bookstore or anywhere else online. Plus, each sale goes directly toward benefitting real conservation!

Everyone needs a break from the monotony of the work day sometimes. So let yourself check out of whatever you've got going on and spend four minutes immersing yourself in some highlights from Season 1 and 2 of Hard Truths of Conservation.

Mother Nature can be cruel, especially when it comes to conservation efforts. This female cheetah was introduced this past December into Coutada 11. Our team's research and monitoring has shown that due to the long grass and plentiful game in this area, the cheetahs do not have much exploratory movement, making tracking difficult at times. During mid-January of this year, the team was on a monitoring patrol and noticed the female laying in the long grass, looking up at the chopper, but something looked off. Through binoculars, they could see both of her eyes were covered in ticks.

You asked and we listened! Now you can show your support for the Cabela Family Foundation and our mission by picking up some brand new merchandise! Each hat is purpose built, from the showing support of the 24 Lions Initiative to the Hard Truths of Conservation series on the History channel. Show you stand for real conservation and the Cabela family legacy, as we look to make a meaningful impact on the world.

In addition to our exciting new merchandise, you now have a one-stop shop to pick up any of the three books written by Dick and Mary’s son, David Cabela. From reliving some of their most memorable safaris to learning never-before-told stories behind the family history and rise of the World’s Foremost Outfitter, if you’ve ever been a fan of Cabela’s, there’s a title here for you.

We are looking to grow and expand our offerings in the store, so check back often for new products.