An environmentalist group launched a lawsuit this week against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for what they say was a failure to properly consider the risk of a Trump-era rule that opened 2.3 million acres of public land to hunting and fishing.
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Environmentalists Sue Over Trump Rule that Expanded Hunting and Fishing
Published: December 6, 2021 { 9 comments }WATCH: Pennsylvania Hunter’s Buck Gets Eaten by Four Black Bears
Published: December 3, 2021 { 5 comments }A first-time hunter in Pennsylvania got to see more wildlife than she was expecting after four black bears descended on her recently downed buck and started eating it.
Going Green – Acebeam L17 Hunting Flashlight
Published: November 1, 2021 { 0 comments }Gearing up for a successful nighttime hunt doesn’t have to be expensive. A powerful flashlight paired with your existing optic can be used effectively out to 200 hundred yards or more for under $110. However, white LEDs aren’t ideal for predator/varmint hunting.
Take the Shot? The Author Gets a Surprise Shot at a Big Mule Deer. Full of Adrenaline, His Hands (and everything else) are Shaking. Should he Take the Shot?
Published: November 1, 2021 { 3 comments }The author gets a surprise opportunity at a big mule deer. Full of adrenaline, his hands (and everything else) are shaking. The deer is close. Should he take the shot?
Preparing a Youth for Their First Hunt
Published: November 1, 2021 { 0 comments }I work with youth and competitive sport shooting and often get the opportunity to hunt with them during the waterfowl season. In my state, we have a youth waterfowl opener that is a week ahead of the annual opening day. My good friend Scott offered that he had a young hunter, so we began to prepare for that first hunt.
Simple Gourmet: Bear Ham Soup
Published: November 1, 2021 { 0 comments }It’s Fall, and there’s nothing like hot soup on a cold afternoon. If you made a ham from your Spring bear, or from any other critter you’ve brought home, this is a great way to use up the leftovers. Even leftovers from Sunday dinner with your pork-eating in-laws will work well.
CZ’s New 557 Eclipse Delivers Solid Performance at a Reasonable Price
Published: November 1, 2021 { 8 comments }CZ’s goal with the Eclipse was to distill the 557 down to its basics while retaining the same good barreled action in a package with a more affordable price tag. After putting an Eclipse chambered in 308 Win. through its paces, I would say that CZ has succeeded admirably.
Straight Pull Safari with the Strasser RS14 Evolution
Published: November 1, 2021 { 0 comments }When you’re traveling halfway around the world for the hunt of a lifetime, you need to consider exactly what rifle to choose, especially when you are planning to hunt a variety of game. I own several rifles in my personal collection, unfortunately, most are not ideal for African plains game
Kansas Bowhunter Expected to Make the Record Books with Huge Buck
Published: November 1, 2021 { 0 comments }Kansas bowhunter Marc Sommers took a stud weighing more than 200 pounds, with a green score of 245 inches this year, a cull that will likely go into the Boone and Crockett record books.
Shooting Holes in the Sky – Choke Tubes
Published: November 1, 2021 { 1 comment }practice of patterning a shotgun. This article provides some great advice for every shotgun enthusiast that wants to be a good competitive shooter.









