What is CWD and What Can Be Done About It?
This is the first of three articles in which Doug Duren shares information about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) along with his experience and perspective as a landowner and hunter in Southwest Wisconsin’s CWD endemic area. As the Fall hunting season
How to Tell the Difference Between a Savage Axis vs. Axis II
The Savage Axis is one of our hottest centerfire rifle line-ups in dozens of different configurations. But did you know that we have two distinct lines of Axis? The Axis… and Axis II. They share a lot of similarities like button-rifled carbon
Venison Enchilada Meatballs | Wild Table
There are so many options when it comes to ground game meat like these baked Venison Enchilada Meatballs. I’ve made this enchilada dish with ground elk and now with a couple of pounds of ground venison. Simple to make and quick to cook! Enjoy them
Fence Removal | Beers, Bands, and Barbed Wire Strands
On Colorado Public Lands Day in May of 2023, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) organized a Beers, Bands, and Barbed Wire Strands event in Gunnison, Colorado. Our Chapter Leadership team set a lofty goal of pulling 5 miles of barbed wire fence in 1
Is Your Savage Rifle Ready for Hunting Season?
Is your Savage rifle ready for hunting season? There is nothing worse than pulling out your favorite deer rifle the week or night (you know who you are) before the season and finding something wrong. Maybe it was not cleaned, or it was damaged last
Venison Sausage Gumbo | Wild Table
Gumbo is a Deep South Creole staple and an absolute pleasure to devour. Adding venison sausage to this dish adds a wonderful additional taste to an already flavor packed dish. The combination of hearty goodness it delivers is sure to become a family
Tips for Deer Hunting from Buckmasters
There is nothing like waking up on a cold fall morning, gearing up and hitting the woods for the first hunt of the season! How successful you are can only be measured by what your expectations are for that hunt. Harvesting your target buck can mean being
What are ARCA Rails? Accessories, Retrofitting, and More
ARCA Swiss rails, also known as ARCA-Swiss-style rails or simply ARCA rails, are a type of mounting system developed in the 1990s for photography, specifically to affix costly and sensitive equipment - quickly and securely - to stable platforms such as
Roasted Tomato Pasta with Venison Meatballs | Wild Table
Sharing time together at the family table over a hearty meal has been a big part of my life and tradition since I was a child. Bringing together your loved ones to discuss the happenings of the day, share stories, and make memories, all while enjoying
Things You Should Know about the Savage BMAG
The Savage BMAG is a unique rimfire rifle that was developed specifically for the 17 Winchester Super Magnum cartridge. The 17 WSM is a red-hot, flat-shooting rimfire cartridge. Due to the high pressures of the 17 WSM, we needed a different locking
How to Find Your Perfect First Deer Rifle
Your first deer rifle! It’s a milestone for all deer hunters, one that marks the transition from using borrowed gear to hunting with your own. It’s a special rifle that holds a lot of nostalgia in a hunter’s heart, even decades
How To Adjust the Impulse Ambidextrous Bolt Handle
The innovative Savage Impulse provides hunters and shooters alike with the speed, fit, and reliability of a straight pull rifle. The bolt handle on the Impulse can be positioned to fit both left and right-handed shooters. Follow the simple steps below
Elk Parmesan Patties | Wild Table
Let’s celebrate the grind. Easy to prepare and convenient for most all occasions – You can grind 100% straight for the true connoisseur, add a touch of beef fat or suet for extra juiciness or toss in a bit of pork for the bacon lover. Whichever way
Things to Consider When Choosing an Outfitter
Hunting with an outfitter can be the trip of a lifetime but for those unfamiliar with the process it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. If you’re thinking about investing in an outfitter’s services, especially for the first time, there
Barrel Basics: The 411 on Rifle Barrels
There's a lot to rifle barrels, and it's easy to get confused and feel overwhelmed. If you keep it simple and understand fundamental truths, you'll have no trouble finding a barrel that will serve your shooting purposes well. Not all rifle
