The Remarkable Restoration of Wild Turkey Populations
The wild turkey, an iconic symbol of America's wildlife heritage and an increasingly popular big game target for American hunters has experienced a remarkable restoration story that's worth exploring. Once on the brink of extinction, these majestic
Who was Aldo Leopold?
Aldo Leopold, known as the Father of Wildlife Ecology and the US Wilderness System, is one of the most influential thinkers in North American conservation history. Living 61 years, from 1887 to 1948, Leopold’s life and career in conservation
Hexlock: How the Robust Lock Up Works in Impulse
Straight pull rifles are not new. The concept and a wide variety of designs have existed since the 1800s and are known for fast cycling times and easy handling. Straight pulls differ from traditional bolt actions in the way that a shooter cycles the bolt.
Wild Mushroom Pizza | Wild Table
One of my favorite ways of eating wild mushrooms is adding them to a pizza. It’s just so simple, and so stinking good. You can add all kinds of mushrooms to a pizza, but my favorites are morels, chanterelles, oysters, black trumpets, and lobster
New Hunting Film Dives Deep into Public Access
American sportsmen and sportswomen are blessed with 640-million-acres of public lands, most of which are open to hunting, shooting, and other forms of recreation. But anyone who has spent time exploring these vast areas, particularly in the West where mixed
Land Access | Game Changing Tips
Accessing land is one of the biggest challenges that hunters face today. Public access points, roads, and easements are not always easy to find or known by the public. Hunters must adapt to the increasing pressure on game animals on public land. Private land
How to Adjust Renegauge Drop and Cast
How a shotgun fits the shooter is perhaps one of the most important factors when determining accuracy. Adjusting the drop and cast of a shotgun can help you achieve a perfect fit for more accuracy. This step-by-step guide will show you how to adjust the
Spicy Red Sauce Elk Enchiladas | Wild Table
Originated in Mexico, enchiladas are one of the most celebrated culinary creations that have been widely adapted by a variety of cultures. Since it’s an extremely versatile meal, enchiladas can be prepared with a number of different ingredients that most
Youth Trap Shooting and Its Impact on The Shooting Sports
We all start somewhere when it comes to the outdoors and shooting sports. Some folks grow up with it and are immersed in it all their lives. Others have never held a gun before, nor have they ever set foot in the field. It was this question of how
What is a Straight-Pull Rifle?
While straight-pull rifles have been around for over 100 years, they have not infiltrated the hearts and gun safes of American hunters and shooters as much as our European counterparts. If you landed here wondering “What is a straight-pull
Pulled Canada Goose | Wild Table
Canada Goose is a tricky bird to get right. However, its properties make it a prime candidate for low and slow cooking methods. Slow cooking methods undo the miles flown and millions of wing beats the meat endures before it reaches the plate. When
An Introduction to Pronghorn Hunting
Want to give Western hunting a try? While you may have stars in your eyes for elk, mule deer, and moose, the best big-game animal for first-time Western hunters is the pronghorn. A uniquely American species, the pronghorn is plentiful on public land and
How to Adjust the AccuTrigger on Axis II
A crisp, clean trigger minimizes the negative influence a shooter can have on accuracy. Traditionally, in most factory rifles, manufacturers set trigger pull weights excessively high due to safety concerns. When a trigger pull weight is too light, it
Turkey Hunting Tips: Back to Basics
After a long, cold winter there is nothing more anticipated than Spring. For those of us who call ourselves outdoorsmen/women that means one thing, turkey hunting! Your season opener will be here before you know it so let’s save some time and
Mediterranean Elk Pinwheels | Wild Table
An ode to the tenderloin. Tucked up snug under the spine, the oblong shaped filets are often thought to be the Crème de la crème of steak honored and revered by hunters after a rewarding elk hunt on the mountain. Extremely tender, low in
