NDA: How to Keep Your Trail Cams Safe on Public Land
By following these tips, you’ll significantly improve the security of your trail cameras while ensuring they continue to record those unforgettable wildlife moments.
Never Miss Again Part II: Battle Mount Your Scope
This is how I set up a scope so it can receive the maximum reasonable amount of damage and maintain its zero.
My First Rifle Was a .243: Keeping it Simple With A Henry Single-Shot Rifle
“My first rifle was a 243” is a lyric from a great song. This is an article about putting together a first hunting rifle for my son. And yes, it ended up being a .243.
Meet the Ultralight Crown Precision Elite AR10
For those that have been looking for an ultra-light custom AR10 built to your specifications, the Crown Precision Elite is for you. With its range of furniture options, BCG variations, barrel lengths, and personalized engraving, it is built to be set apart.
NSSF Applauds U.S. House Committee Approval of Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
The NSSF applauds the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee for the bipartisan approval of the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, H.R. 615, introduced by U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.).
Federal Ammunition Introduces New Premium ELD-X Hunting Loads
“Continuing the tradition of Federal Premium—which means loading the most popular bullets—we now are loading ELD-X bullets,” said Federal’s Senior Director of Product Management, Jesse Whiteside.
Swagger Bipods Releases New Hunting Stick
Swagger Bipods is proud to introduce the new Hunting Stick that allows hunters to pack along a lightweight shooting rest that features a quick and easy setup all hunters can use in almost any terrain.
HK VP9-B 9mm Pistol Review
The HK VP9-B is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm that features a push-button magazine release, an ergonomic grip, and a rear sight with a shelf for racking on a belt or pocket. It is a variant of the original HK VP9, which has a paddle-style magazine release
Dive Bomb Industries’ Dry Blind Bag
The variety of ways to get your waterfowl shells and accessories into the field can be characterized in two ways: big and boxy.
Simple Gourmet: Butter Bear
If you’ve eaten Butter Chicken at an Indian restaurant, then this dish will be familiar. Butter Bear is rich and creamy, and simmering any meat in this sauce for a while will make it tender and delicious.
Never Miss Again Part 1: Trigger Control
Enter the American-made VF-ORYX 22WMR by Volquartsen. This rifle is an absolute beast. The moment I picked it up, I could sense its precision. The modern design immediately caught my attention, but it was the performance that truly impressed me.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
This Father’s Day, consider giving your dad the ultimate, with the gift of quality time spent together. You don’t need to buy an expensive gift for it to be a priceless gesture on Father’s Day. With that said, if you are looking for great gift ideas for Father’s Day for the men in your life that love to hunt, I’ve got some suggestions.
Boost Your Bowhunting Accuracy With Long Range Shooting
What long-range practice does is it makes those 40-yard-and-in-whitetail shots feel like chip shots, and when you head West, and a velvet-racked muley has his face stuffed in a herbaceous plant at 62 yards, you can draw, anchor, and execute properly.
TAKE THE SHOT?: Black Death In The Brush –
The author has a fleeting shot opportunity through a screen of brush at a big Cape Buffalo. He’s worked hard for this opportunity, and he may not get another. Should he take the shot?
Putting Mossberg’s New Optic-Ready 500 Turkey to the Test
The Optic-Ready 500 Turkey is one of three new pump-action shotguns from Mossberg. Red dots sights have been used on shotguns in 3-gun competition for decades but Mossberg has raised the bar by lowering the red dot down into the receiver of the Optics-Ready 500 Turkey.
TriStar Arms Announces New Matrix Inertia-Driven Shotgun
All six models of the Matrix offer a 14 1/4″ length of pull, 5+1 capacity, and use Beretta Mobil chokes. Barrel lengths are 28″ or 26″ depending on the model.
Tested True: SEVR’s Titanium 1.75″ Tip & 21″ HD Target
For the past three years, SEVR Broadheads have filled my quiver, and in the future, that trend will continue. Bowhunting is all about confidence, and these streamlined, razor-sharp, and deadly accurate mechanicals have filled my freezer and made my taxidermist a pile of money.
Biden Administration Wants to Ignore Science to Push Traditional Ammo Bans
Science no longer matters when it comes to their plans to ban traditional lead ammunition and fishing tackle on federal lands.
Buy It Direct: Maven’s Fine RS.5 4-24×50 Rifle Scope
Since their optics are not sold in stores and are only available direct to customers, many shooters and hunters don’t know that the Maven Outdoor Equipment Company is producing some of the best scopes and binoculars on the market today. Yes, some of the best.
South Carolina’s Gator Hunting Lottery: A Golden Ticket for 1,000 Hunters
Interested hunters can apply for a permit through a lottery that opened on June 1. You had better hurry though; because with good old supply and demand, there are only 1,000 permits.
Stone Glacier’s Skyscraper 2P Tent Review
The Skyscraper’s claim to fame is its strength-to-weight ratio.
Starting on the Right Foot
Today, when youth interest is waning in the outdoors it’s even more important to get them outside and involved in the hunting lifestyle early and often.
TAKE THE SHOT: AOUDAD FOR TWO
Two hunters are presented with back-to-back shots at big aoudad rams. The first is straightforward, the second steeply uphill and distant. Should they take the shots?
Simple Gourmet: Game Sausage, Duck Egg, & Apple Breakfast Sandwich
There’s no denying: An excellent breakfast sandwich will take you a long way up a mountain before you stop for lunch or stop to process the critter you just killed. McDonald’s has a good handle on the system, but you can easily do better with quality meat, egg, and cheese.
Connecticut Lawmakers Debate Bear Hunting Bill After Attacks
A 74-year-old woman was attacked by a bear while walking her dog. Senator Harding and Representative Callahan are calling the Senate and House to act.
Silent Killers
According to Dr Miller and the CDC, 18 tick-borne diseases are now recognized in the United States. Some, naturally, are worse than others.
G9 Woodsman 10mm Ammo Was Made to Shoot Polar Bears! Review
The ammunition I used is made by a family-owned business in the Pacific Northwest called G9 Defense, and if not for the distinctive capabilities of this stuff, I wouldn’t consider trying to kill a 600lb animal with a 10mm. But this ammo doesn’t behave the way other pistol ammo does.
Vortex Razor HD Gen III 6-36×56 FFP Review
Built rugged and ready for the field, this Razor did not disappoint.
Taylor & Company Alaskan Takedown – The Ultimate Lever Gun
Taylor & Company Firearms is based in, of all places, Winchester Virginia. Unlike many other companies, Taylor does not actually manufacture any firearms. Instead, they partner with existing companies, such as Chiappa and Uberti, to market and sell exclusive models.
Biden Faces Criticism Over Proposed Hunting Restrictions Targeting Sportsmen
Critics have warned these proposals open the back door for more aggressive measures against hunting and fishing.
NSSF Applauds Sen. Daines’ Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act Introduction
NSSF, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, applauds U.S. Sen. Steve Daines’ introduction of S. 1185, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act.
Savage Arms Announces New Film ‘Aldo Leopold | Serve the Land’
Savage Arms proudly announces “Aldo Leopold | Serve the Land” which debuted exclusively on Carbon TV on April 26, 2023 and is now available on Savage’s website.
SIG’s ROMEO-M17 Red Dot Sight Available to Public — NRA 2023
The big news for the SIG Romeo M17 red dot optic is that SIG is going to make it available for purchase by the public rather than be exclusive to the military.
Top Accessories for the SIG Sauer P322 in 2023
If you are looking for some accessories to enhance your P322 experience, here are the top 5 accessories you should consider in 2023.
Pennsylvania Man Loses Hunting Rights, Fined for Illegal Harvest of Trophy Buck After Posting Video on YouTube
Eli Matthew Stoltzfus, 28, of Leacock Township, PA was identified by Game Commission wardens for illegally baiting a trophy-class deer last November.
Crispi Guide GTX Review
Research and conversations with other mountain hunters led me to the Crispi Guide GTX and after well over one hundred field days and hundreds of miles, I’m happy to report back.
Simple Gourmet: Wild Boar Burritos (Yes, Really!)
I continually hear from many people that insist that wild boar is inedible. I shouldn’t be surprised, though: I’ve been told that all the other “boars” are inedible, too.
The Toughest Hunt in the Country
Mule deer are the primary prey base for cougars in Oregon. If cougars exclusively ate mule deer, those 7,000 cats would eat 364,000 mule deer a year.
12 Gauge Gas-Less Inertia Shotgun Review: Featuring the CZ 1012
The defining feature of the CZ 1012 lineup is the gas-less inertia operating system. The 1012 operates differently from other shotguns and utilizes a spring to harness energy.
Why The Puffy?
Today’s PrimaLoft-filled puffy-style jackets are the ultimate western hunting garment. Here’s why.
Review – Federal HammerDown ammunition
The rounds of the HammerDown line are what would today be called short-range rounds.
Tips To Better Understand & Enjoy Your Mule
Mules are worth their weight in gold on steep or rough terrain while being exceptionally social and loving animals.
Testing Black Beard Fire Starters
Black Beard offers two different types of fire starters as well as several ignition sources.
Big Game Licenses Face Reduction in Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) may reduce the number of hunting licenses by over 40% due to severe winter conditions the agency announced on Monday.
How Fast do Bucks React and Recover From Hunting Pressure?
How long does it take for buck movements around your deer stand to return to normal after you hunted there?
NSSF Celebrates $1.6 Billion Apportioned to States for Conservation
Nearly $1.15 billion of the $1.19 billion of those funds are directly sourced from firearm and ammunition excise taxes paid by manufacturers.
New Hampshire F&G Looking to Update Hunting Regulations
Among the proposed changes are hunting expansions for bears, turkey, and deer in certain parts of the state.
New Hampshire F&G Looking to Update Hunting Regulations
Among the proposed changes are hunting expansions for bears, turkey, and deer in certain parts of the state.
Stone Glacier M5 Raingear Review
Gone are the days of having to choose between bargain bin quality or supporting a company that doesn’t share our values. Stone Glacier of Bozeman, Montana has been a key player in bringing high-quality gear to the hunting
Three Early-Season Turkey Setups That Won’t Fail
Often from late March through the first week and a half of April, turkeys will still be in wintertime flocks. Love is on their mind for sure, but often after flying down, toms will follow a wad of hens to their morning breakfast location.
Spearfishing, the Shortest Hunting Season
One of the barracuda turned and started swimming towards me then opened his mouth full of pretty intimidating teeth. The game had just changed.
Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)
One feature I really appreciate about this rifle is the reduced movement it takes to operate this gun.
The Big Bore Levergun in 50 Alaskan
In my opinion, a better suited option when truly Big Bore stuff needs to happen is the 50 Alaskan.
Simple Gourmet: Rendering Racoon Grease
Bears, raccoons, and even rock chucks (marmots), all produce fat that can be rendered. You’ll be surprised at how mild these fats taste.
Wyoming to Pass New Shed Hunting Rules Aimed at Non-Residents
House Bill 123 adjusts the start dates of shed hunting. It institutes that the non-resident season won’t begin until seven days after the resident season start.
Utah Looking to Legalize Year-Round Cougar Hunting
Utah’s House Bill 469 proposes to legalize the hunting of cougars 365 days a year, without the need for tags or seasons.
Sweden Issues Licenses for Lynx Hunt Against Conservationists’ Wishes
“The lynx hunt is more about the excitement, and for some hunters, of course, the skin is the motivation,” Falk said.
Hunting Successes Plenty As 2022-2023 Season Wanes
Whether it was ducks, bucks, pheasant or other game, the renaissance of American hunting that began a few years ago is growing. That’s great news.
Go Expandable For Turkeys
Typically, stick-and-string goers get the first crack at springtime noisemakers in most states. Archery-only seasons give bowhunters a chance to hit the woods, often for several weeks, before loud booms start filling the woods.
Work Sharp Knife Sharpener: The Best Thing You Can Get For Your Edged Tools, Hunting Knives
The Work Sharp Knife Sharpener is the best solution on the market for lazy guys like me. In 2021, the company launched the Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk.2.
Savage Arms Meets the Demand of Driven Hunts with the Newest Member of Straight-Pull Impulse Lineup
The Impulse Driven Hunter is the ideal rifle to maximize performance and accuracy because speed means nothing when you can’t hit what you’re aiming at.
Irish Setter Pinnacle Hunting Boot — Review
Passing that test is critical. You want your deep winter hunting boots to keep your feet warm and dry in any environment you are likely to encounter, all day long.
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Hush Holsters – Holster Your Suppressed Pistol
Hush Holsters offers a retention holster that you can use with suppressor and a light!
Leupold’s New 2-10×30 Mark 5HD — SHOT Show 2023
Leupold has released a 2-10x extension of their fantastic Mark 5HD product line. This optic is designed to have a slim profile and low weight but doesn’t skimp on performance.
Remington Releases the 360 Buckhammer for Straight-Walled States — SHOT Show 2023
Remington may not build a lever action rifle but they released the 360 Buckhammer, which is a perfect lever gun cartridge.
NEW 6oz MultiCal Suppressor!! — SHOT Show 2023
The Rugged Suppressors Alaskan 360Ti works on 9mms, 338 Lapua Rifles, every caliber in between, and only weighed 6 oz!!!!!
Eberlestock Introduces Jacknife EDC Pack & Unveils New Apparel — SHOT Show 2023
With over 20 years of experience in making packs, Eberlestock has created the versatile Jacknife Pack, an everyday carry pack suitable for a range of activities, including hunting, hiking, buging-out, travel, or work.
The Browning Citori Composite — SHOT Show 2023
This shotgun features a composite stock and forearm with rubber over-molding that offers enhanced grip and ergonomics, while still maintaining the legendary Citori balance.
Mossberg Opens the Flood Gates with Several New Turkey Guns — SHOT Show 2023
The 940 Pro Turkey is all camo’ed out in Mossy Oak Greenleaf so don’t set it down and walk away in the spring season.
Savage Goes Straight-Pull With The Impulse Mountain Hunter — SHOT Show 2023
Last year, Savage released their new, lightning-fast straight-pull action called the Impulse. This year, we get several new products that feature the Impulse Action which includes the Impulse Mountain Hunter.
Federal Ammunition Launches New Offerings — SHOT Show 2023
Federal continues to add premium ammunition that will fill the needs of hunters and target shooters in 2023.
Benelli’s New Changes to the Montefeltro, M2, and Lupo Firearms — SHOT Show 2023
The new upgrade to the M2 also includes a tweaked buttstock design featuring an extended AirTouch surface behind the trigger, aiding in grip with gloved hands in wet conditions.
The Most Badass Revolvers? Taurus’ Raging Hunter Lineup — SHOT Show 2023
New from Taurus, the Raging Hunter .460 S&W Magnum with a 10.5-inch barrel.
The SIG Sauer Romeo M17 Red Dot – Redefining Optics Performance — SHOT Show 2023
The SIG Sauer Romeo M17 Red Dot is the latest, most advanced optic from SIG Sauer.
Desperado Double Barrel 12 Gauge Hand Cannon: The Secret Ingredient is Black Powder
American Gun Craft’s Desperado hand cannon looks like a double barrel 12 gauge shotgun but it is not a firearm under federal law. There is no gimmick here, Desperado is a hybrid black powder and percussion device you load from the front with black powder and shot then shoot it with a 209 shotgun primer.
Spartan Precision Equipment Ascent Tripod Review
I’ve packed a Spartan Ascent tripod and Davros Pro Head Gen 2 for many miles through sheep and moose country in Alaska as well as a plethora of hunts in Montana
5 Mistakes Hunters Make Booking Hunts
There is nothing more exciting than finally pulling the pin, or whipping out your pocketbook on that dream hunt you’ve been saving for. Your adrenaline is high, your anticipation is mounting, and you most likely are so excited that some very simple details might not come to mind when booking your hunt.
Mississippi Teen Bags Trophy Buck!
What started out as a slow hunting season for a teenager in Mississippi took a positive turn on December 10th when the 14-year-old, Neely Jordan, bagged an eight-point trophy buck in LeFlore County.
A $1,000 Rifle Scope for Under $700? Meopta’s Optika6 3-18×50
There are some companies that are just not given the credit deserved. Take for example, optics manufacturers Meopta.
Mud Motors and Waterfowl
Today the growth of new shallow-water mud or swamp motors is gaining the attention of wetland hunters
Here’s What I Wish I Had The First Time I Went Hog Hunting
Where predator or big game hunting typically revolves around getting one perfect shot on an animal, hunting wild pigs in the US is more about extermination.
WATCH: Grizzly Kills Moose During Wedding
“It’s moments like these that make you realize nature doesn’t give a sh*t about your wedding,” said one commenter.
Review: Mossberg’s New 7mm PRC Patriot Predator
For those looking to find an affordable rifle chambered in the formidable 7mm PRC, Mossberg has you covered with the Patriot Predator.
The Renaissance of Elk Hunting
The 80’s were an interesting and important time period for how elk were hunted.
Sitka’s Updated Jetstream Jacket
Having worn an older version for years, I was curious to see if the design and material of Sitka’s new and improved Jetstream Jacket hold’s up to my expectations.
Jaguar Population to Make a Comeback in U.S.?
The petition suggests that the Gila National Forest in New Mexico would be the perfect place to set up an experimental population.
Winchester Ammunition Study Shows Target Shooters, Hunters Choose Modern Sporting Rifles
The time has come for President Joe Biden and the rest of the gun control politicians to pack up the worn-out line that “no one needs an AR-15 to hunt deer.”
How to Remove Deer Lymph Nodes for Chronic Wasting Disease Testing
If you hunt deer in a zone where chronic wasting disease has been found, we recommend you submit every harvested deer for CWD testing.
Simple Gourmet: Smoked Trout with Pepper Jelly 2 Ways
We have been eating our fish three ways: Straight off the smoker when it’s all hot and juicy; with crackers, cream cheese, and pepper jelly; in a calzone. All are excellent, and I’ll give you some tips.
Tried-and-True: Hoyt VTM 31
I had a 2022 love affair with a pair of Hoyt bows, and when you fall in love, it’s hard to make the change. Hoyt’s new VTM 31 made switching worth it.
SIG’s Latest Kilo Rangefinders: The Features & Differences
We created an original video explaining the features and differences between all the SIG Laser Rangefinders
HUNT365 November 2022 Issue
Technique Gear Stories Cooking News Featured Stories Field Tested: Benelli’s BE.S.T. Lupo Rifle by Mike Dickerson When Benelli first introduced the… Read More »HUNT365 November 2022 Issue
Freedom Arms 555, Safari Club International
The Freedom Arms line carries guns on a similar level as custom guns.
Too Much Gun?
Too much gun? What does it mean? Simple. It means shooting a firearm, any firearm, that isn’t enjoyable to shoot because it abuses the body in one way or another.
Take the Shot? A young hunter is presented with a make-or-break long-range shot at a big bull elk. The pressure is on and time is short. Will he take the shot? – Presented by Badlands
A young hunter is presented with a make-or-break long-range shot at a big bull elk. The pressure is on and time is short. Will he take the shot?
Lucky Duck HD 2.0 Remote
Technology advances our waterfowl hunting. Lucky Duck knows this and their new HD 2.0 Remote increases the field of options now available to us duck hunters.
Holiday Gift Guide For The Hunter
The perfect gift for the hunter can be a daunting task, especially if they are well-equipped with gear and seem to have everything.
Review: Badlands Detour Hoodie
I’ve been using the Calor jacket and Detour hoodie on several hunts and adventures, and I’m impressed. Badlands’ choice of fabrics and design details come together to make two distinct jackets that both have a firm place in my loadout for Spring, Fall, and Winter hunts.
Simple Gourmet: Elk Cheesesteak Sandwiches
As always, my purpose isn’t to wow you with amazing recipes that take a chef to make them. I just want to give you ideas for using your meat that everyone will enjoy. That way, it’ll be easier to get away to hunt again next time.