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.
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My First Rifle Was a .243: Keeping it Simple With A Henry Single Shot Rifle
Updated: September 28, 2024Benelli’s Lupo HPR Bolt-Action Rifle—Tested and Reviewed
Updated: October 3, 2024Benelli’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
Updated: October 3, 2024Browning’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
Updated: October 3, 2024My 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.
Dove Hunting: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes
Updated: October 3, 2024Whether you’re hitting the fields for dove season right now or trying to decide if you want to add a hunting season to your whitetail habit, we’re here to help.
Dark Energy Spectre 18W Solar Panel Review: A Practical Tool for Off-Grid Power
Updated: September 4, 2024The Dark Energy Spectre 18W Solar Panel is a compact, lightweight solar solution designed for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts who need reliable power in remote areas. Weighing just 15.34 ounces and folding down to 9.5 x 12.25 inches, it fits easily into your pack without adding much weight. The Spectre provides up to 18W of [...]
Simple Gourmet: Fried Elk Heart
Updated: September 4, 2024My kids love heart, and they talk about eating it all year. It’s too bad elk (or deer, or bears) only have one. Fried elk heart is a great way to enjoy it.
22 Creedmoor: A Former Wildcat That Keeps Getting Better
Updated: October 21, 2024I have rifles chambered in both 6.5 and 6mm Creedmoor (CM) but the 22 CM has captured my attention. I first heard of it from a friend that said the 22 CM came in the top 3 in a first-round hit capability study he had read.
A Deep Dive into the Hunter NRL: Lessons Learned and Essential Gear
Updated: August 30, 2024Introduction to the Hunter NRL I recently had the privilege of shooting the GUNWERKS Hunter NRL match in Cody, Wyoming with none other than Bennie Cooley, a top-tier multi-division champion shooter who trains tier-one guys in his spare time. Bennie won the Hunter NRL Factory Division Series last year and is a contender to win [...]
Fireside Stories: How I Killed My Smallest Bull Elk on The Best Tag I’ve Ever Had – Part 2 of 3
Updated: October 3, 2024As we crested the barren ridge we were on, Don spotted a bull on the horizon in front of our little possie. I was one of the first with a gun out after a glance with the binoculars showed that the elk was a branch-antlered bull.