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Alaska Tested: Browning’s Citori 825 Field

On October 1, 2024, Browning Launched it’s newest member of the legendary Citori lineup of over-and-under shotguns, the Citori 825 Field

bowhunting fall rut

Bowhunting Bucks on Public Land During the Rut

My first rut hunt for public land whitetails was a flop. The area was fantastic, and there were plenty of brutes to chase.

Waterfowl: Footwork while Hunting

If we simply rise to shoot without thinking about the alignment of our feet we may never have a chance as our body movement is blocked right and we cannot swing to the right as far as needed. 

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Simple Gourmet: Smoked Elk Pastrami

I like ground meats, but I prefer food made from the whole meat. This smoked elk pastrami is an excellent way to use the tough meat from the shoulder and create food you can take to work or on your next hunt on a sandwich.

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Baiting Deer 101: When, Why, and How

If we want to get right down to it, the truth is that baiting is any form of purposefully placed food designed to draw in animals. That means a feeder full of corn, a salt lick, a pile of apples, and a carefully planted food plot could all be considered baiting.

SIG ECHO SV50-LRF Review

SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF : A Game-Changer in Thermal Optics

Today, I’m diving into the SIG Sauer ECHO SV50 LRF, a thermal sight that’s not just impressive for its features, but for its lifetime warranty – something unheard of in the thermal industry. From its crisp 640 sensor and built-in laser rangefinder to the seamless integration with SIG’s BDX app, this optic is built for [...]

3 My First Rifle Was a .243: Keeping it Simple With A Henry Single Shot Rifle

My First Rifle Was a .243: Keeping it Simple With A Henry Single Shot Rifle

My son is currently 5. He is already begging to go.  I will take him to help me, “look for the deers, Dad!” this fall. He won’t be of legal age here to shoot one yet, but it’s not far away.

Benelli’s Lupo HPR Bolt-Action Rifle—Tested and Reviewed

Benelli’s shiny new bolt-action penny, the HPR, is a durable long-range tack driver perfect for the range or the woods. I’ve been a Benelli fan for years. The first time I squeezed the trigger on an SBE shotgun and folded a giant goose, I knew I’d found a trusted field companion. Since that hunt, I’ve [...]

Tested True: Browning X-Bolt 2 Pro McMillan SPR

Browning’s X-Bolt 2 series consists of several bolt-action winners. The X-Bolt 2 Speed has an inside-the-Vari-Tech stock adjustable comb-height system, two grips with rubber over mold to ensure a just-right fit, a slimmer, sleeker receiver and bolt, and so much more. 

Hunting Handgun Bullet Alternative

My first experience with hardcast handgun bullets on medium game left me disappointed. I double-lunged a pronghorn with a .512 caliber 465gr. WFN bullet and had to shoot it three more times.