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Missouri Hunter Kelsie Wikoff Bags 268-Pound Black Bear

Missouri Hunter Kelsie Wikoff Bags 268-Pound Black Bear

Missouri bear hunter Kelsie Wikoff is the ninth hunter to successfully bag a black bear this season and the first woman.

Robins Island Staff Find 'Sophisticated' Hunting Operation

Robins Island Staff Find ‘Sophisticated’ Hunting Operation

Investigating a pair of camouflaged trespassers, Robins Island employees found what appears to be a coordinated poaching operation.

Missouri Wraps Up First Black Bear Season

Missouri Wraps Up First Black Bear Season

The first black bear season will be the start of what is expected to be new hunting traditions in Missouri.

Little Gun Going Long: Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol Reviewed

Little Gun Going Long: Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol Reviewed

Christensen Arms has entered a newer, rapidly expanding section of the firearms market with their new bolt action chassis pistol, the Modern Precision Pistol. This new offering is basically their MPR chassis rifle shrunken down to a barrel length of 7.5-12.5″ depending on caliber. Don’t be fooled though, these short barrels still pack a punch while providing impressive accuracy.

How to Improve the Reliability of AR's Chambered in 7.62x39

How to Improve the Reliability of AR’s Chambered in 7.62×39

an impressive round that too often gets written off as being only good for magdumps and plinking. I use it on hogs and whitetail with excellent results and it’s ballistically comparable to 30-30. I love this round chambered in the familiar AR platform because it gives you a bit more power in a lighter package.

Arizona Offering $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Poacher's Arrest

Cornell, USDA Tracking Coronavirus in Deer Populations

There is no evidence that animals, including deer, are playing a significant role in the spread of COVID-19, and based on existing evidence the risk to people from animals is low.

Go Lightweight Out West

Go Lightweight Out West

Elk are great movers, and during the rut, bulls will cover massive amounts of terrain in search of love. Be ready to traverse terrain and make a quick shot if you want to head home with horns for the wall and backstraps for the grill.

Optics Matter!

Optics Matter!

When it comes to hunting gear, there are certain items you can skimp on — look for a deal — take the low-end route. Optics aren’t one of these items. Few gear pieces will make or break your success, especially when hunting the west, like quality optics.

Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics

Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics

The first of a two part series, this article covers the scanning portion of thermal night hunting with a review of the IrayUSA Mini MH25 thermal scanner.

Squirrel Tamales

Squirrel Tamales

Following my last article about squirrel hunting, I received several requests for a recipe for cooking up these tasty little tree dwellers. So, I have decided to post one of the tried-and-true favorites in my house, Squirrel Tamales.