I strolled into the Louisville Airport dragging a roller bag nearly as big as myself with a camo pack on my back and a gun case (complete with two TSA locks) in hand. “That’s quite the bag you’ve got there.” Commented a guy
We all have our “first hunt” story. Maybe it wasn’t your very first hunt, but it was the one that got you hooked. Ask any hunter and they’ll tell their story. For some, it’s a vivid sensory memory -- right down to the
Blueprinting, or truing, involves squaring the receiver locking lug recesses, receiver face, bolt face, recoil lug and barrel lock nut to accomplish perfect alignment between the action and the rifle’s bore. A factory blueprinted action creates
It’s important for us at Savage to shine a spotlight on hunters who understand the values of conservation and sustainable hunting. Our Savage counterparts in Europe have partnered with Heimat-Wild to show the world how ethical and sustainable hunting
Josh Froelich grew up as a self-proclaimed “city kid”. His family didn’t hunt and with no access to hunting land, wild game wasn’t a big part of his young life. As an adult, Froelich is an accomplished competitive shooter,
Do you have a bunch of turkey you need to use? Maybe you need to use last spring’s wild turkey harvest and free up some precious freezer space. Or do you have a bunch of leftover Thanksgiving turkey this week? The Turkey and Veggie Mac Bowl
Pheasant is one of my favorite wild game meats to eat and pheasant sandwiches are one of my favorite ways to prepare it! This ROOSTER twist on a classic chicken salad sandwich is a quick and easy way to use any leftover shredded pheasant for a tasty lunch.
Hunting a new location is always a thrilling experience for any hunter, especially waterfowlers. There’s so much to know about duck hunting – species identification, migration patterns, optimal set ups and spreads, how all the gear functions
If you've ever been bear hunting, then you know how fun, wild and thrilling it can be. Like any hunt, a bear hunt is full of its own demands and challenges. Savage ambassador and host of "Savage Outdoors" and "The One", Mike Stroff has had the
I had given up hope that a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep would be in my future. Ram tags can be nearly impossible to draw unless you start applying at a young age, and pay-to-play outfitted ram hunts are too expensive for my budget. However, I was
Forget chicken strips! Hot and Spicy Goose Strips are one of my favorite way to cook waterfowl meat. If you don't have any goose meat, duck strips are just as tasty. These goose or duck strips are a great dish that the whole family will enjoy. Ingredients
Growing up along the Mississippi River one would think that I at least tried waterfowl hunting prior to adulthood. I always admired people who understood weapons, hunted, and could process their own meat. I just never knew how to get started, and I was
The most important factor in the accuracy of a barrel is its geometric consistency. The barrel must have a consistent bore diameter from end to end. Even small inconsistencies can wreak havoc on accuracy. Precision Rifled Barrels are a Savage
Three hunters wait motionless in their layout blinds as they stare down two dozen circling birds. After lingering just out of range, the birds commit, backpedaling down into the spread. Then the silence shatters as the hunters emerge, shotguns popping and
Waterfowl hunting was one of the first outdoor experiences I was exposed to as a child. My father Sean, and Uncle Hanree are my biggest influences when it comes to big game and waterfowl hunting, and I have been hunting with them since I was eleven years old.
