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11 Easy Venison Recipes for Busy Weeknights
December 28th, 2022

Realtree’s Timber 2 Table chef shares cooking tips for fast and delicious wild game meals and 11 easy venison recipes the whole family will love.   A demanding work schedule and evenings spent shuttling kids to practices and activities can leave

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How to Disengage Hexlock on Impulse
December 20th, 2022

When Impulse’s bolt handle is fully closed, a plunger is seated forward in the interior of the bolt body, forcing the six ball bearings outward to lock into a machined recess in the barrel extension. The ball bearings tighten relative to pressure

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Waterfowl Slam on Sandhill Crane | Savage Journeys
December 8th, 2022

The UWC North American Waterfowl Grand Slam has sent me to Texas hunting the Gulf of Mexico, to the Pacific Northwest hunting Cacklers in Oregon, to the Bearing Sea hunting King Eiders on St. Paul Island and numerous destinations in-between. Every trip

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A22 Takedown Compartments for Storage
December 6th, 2022

The Savage A22 Takedown is the ultimate go-anywhere, outdoor adventure, truck, ranch or backpacking semi-auto rimfire rifle. It breaks down easily to transport in a pack, has an adjustable cheek piece for a better fitting rifle, and two storage

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How to Adjust the A22 Takedown Cheek Piece
December 1st, 2022

When a rifle fits you, you’ll shoot better and more accurately. One major aspect of rifle fitment is the comb height. The comb is where your cheek rests on the stock, and it’s important for properly lining up your eye with your scope or

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Easy Elk Quesadillas | Wild Table
November 28th, 2022

Quesadillas are a great way to stretch a pound of meat a little farther. This recipe only uses ½ lb of ground elk (or ground meat of your choosing) so you can use the other half for another recipe! Quesadillas are often dry and lacking in the flavor

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How to Install a Renegauge Choke Tube
November 22nd, 2022

Choke tubes. Knowing how to change a choke tube to suit your shooting needs is an essential skill for any shotgunner. This guide will walk you through the steps on how to install a Renegauge choke tube.  WARNING! Always keep the muzzle pointed in a

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How to Disassemble the A22 Takedown
November 17th, 2022

The Savage A22 Takedown is a truly go-anywhere semi-auto rimfire rifle. Camping, hiking, boating, hitting the range or any outdoor activity, this rifle breaks down quickly to stow away in your pack for easy transport and storage. The best part is that

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Veterans' Duck Hunt Saved My Life | Savage Journeys
November 11th, 2022

I have never really told my story publicly on a platform quite as large as this.  It is a story of loss, hurt, mental health, charity, overcoming and giving back.  My path into hunting has come full circle now and I am in the stage where 90%

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How to Open the Bolt on Impulse
November 8th, 2022

Straight-pull bolt actions have been around nearly as long as traditional bolt actions but have gained popularity with European shooters that has far exceeded their American counterparts. Straight-pulls offer exceptional speed for faster reloads and quick

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A New Hunter's Adventure for Antelope
November 3rd, 2022

The first week of October is my favorite time to be on the high plains of central Wyoming. The cottonwoods in the creek bottoms have turned a sunny yellow, a few low shrubs are showing their fall colors, and the weather is generally beautiful. Best of

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Hornady CX Bullet + Impulse | Testing New Elk Hunting Gear
October 27th, 2022

Hunting big game this year? Whether you’re new to big game or a seasoned hunter it’s important to know the new gear in the market that can aid in bringing your big game animal home to your freezer. Seth Swerczek, Hornady’s Marketing

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Hunting is Conservation - Let's Keep it That Way
October 20th, 2022

Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program teaches wildlife students about hunters’ critical contributions and how hunting is conservation. When I was an undergraduate student at Clemson University majoring in wildlife and fisheries biology,

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Women's Hunting Apparel is Better than Ever
October 17th, 2022

Today's female hunters don't have to rely on hand-me-down men's clothing or cheap gear with pink accents. Women's hunting apparel has evolved and gets better every season. I began hunting with my dad when I was very young. I remember traipsing through the

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Donna McDonald is the Gem of the Valley | Savage Journeys
October 13th, 2022

Donna McDonald is a hunter, rancher, business owner, and outfitter. She is a role model, mentor, guide, and leader. She is a conservationist and a jack of all trades. She is a trailblazer, pioneer, and a Montanan. She is passionate, wise, caring, and