For those who live to hunt and fish, the right town means more than a house: it means public land at your doorstep, blue-ribbon rivers, and a community that shares the outdoor life. A handful of towns deliver exactly that.
Here are seven of the best small towns for hunting and fishing.
1Island ParkIdaho
Surrounded by wilderness and legendary trout water, Island Park is an angler's and hunter's paradise.
2CodyWyoming
Near Yellowstone and vast public land, Cody offers elk, trout, and true Western outdoor access.
3RoscommonMichigan
In the heart of northern Michigan's forests and lakes, Roscommon is a haven for deer hunters and anglers.
4Mountain HomeArkansas
Set between two trophy trout tailwaters and big lakes, Mountain Home is an Ozark fishing hub.
5BuffaloWyoming
At the foot of the Bighorn Mountains, Buffalo pairs mountain streams with abundant public land.
6Grand LakeColorado
On Colorado's largest natural lake beside a national park, Grand Lake blends fishing with high-country hunting.
7BaudetteMinnesota
Billed as the walleye capital, Baudette sits on the water at the edge of vast northern forests.
The best hunting-and-fishing towns pair public access and great water with a community that lives outdoors, so buy where the access is real.
If your idea of home includes a rod and a rifle close at hand, these towns put you in the middle of the action.