Missouri bear hunter Kelsie Wikoff is the ninth hunter to successfully bag a black bear this season and the first woman.
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Robins Island Staff Find ‘Sophisticated’ Hunting Operation
Updated: November 1, 2021Investigating a pair of camouflaged trespassers, Robins Island employees found what appears to be a coordinated poaching operation.
Missouri Wraps Up First Black Bear Season
Updated: November 1, 2021The 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
Updated: March 31, 2024Christensen 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 7.62×39
Updated: October 31, 2021an 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.
Cornell, USDA Tracking Coronavirus in Deer Populations
Updated: October 4, 2021There 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
Updated: October 4, 2021Elk 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!
Updated: October 4, 2021When 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
Updated: October 4, 2021The 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
Updated: October 4, 2021Following 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.