
Guide to Lightweight Hunting Rifles
When you're deep in the backcountry or climbing rugged terrain, every ounce counts. Lightweight hunting rifles can make all the difference in your experience, helping you stay nimble while ensuring precision on the shot. But choosing the right rifle

Developing a Land Management Program for Your Property
2024 is the 75th Anniversary of the publishing of A Sand County Almanac written by Aldo Leopold. This collection of essays serves as one of the cornerstones for modern conservation science, policy, and ethics. This is the third of three articles in the

Handgun Drills for Improving Your Accuracy
You’ve just purchased your first handgun. Whether you bought it for defense, competition, or just some fun on the range, the most important thing you can do is practice, practice, practice. Hitting the range and training with your new handgun is important

Strategies for Hunting Coyotes in Winter
For hunters, the arrival of winter signals a unique challenge: coyotes. Hunting coyotes in winter offers both the thrill of tracking these elusive predators and the satisfaction of helping manage their populations. With snow-covered landscapes and

'Twas the Year of Innovation
’Twas the year of innovation, and all through the shop,Not a tool was left idle, not even a mop.The designs were drafted with precision and care,In hopes that new shooters would soon be there.The engineers tinkered, their ideas all spread,While visions of

Top Rifles for Predator Hunting
When it comes to predator hunting, precision and reliability are non-negotiable. Whether you’re targeting a sly coyote in open terrain, a swift fox in dense brush, or a cautious bobcat lurking in the shadows, the right rifle makes all the

Getting Involved in Conservation: Building Your Skills
2024 is the 75th Anniversary of the publishing of A Sand County Almanac written by Aldo Leopold. This collection of essays serves as one of the cornerstones for modern conservation science, policy, and ethics. This is the second of three articles in the

Backstrap Breakfast Bagel | Wild Table
Start your day with a hearty, protein-packed breakfast that celebrates wild game with the Backstrap Breakfast Bagel from The CRUSH with Lee and Tiffany. This recipe combines tender, grilled venison backstrap, crispy hash browns, a perfectly fried egg, and

Master Competitive Shooting with a Rimfire Training Rifle
Competitive shooting demands precision, consistency, and relentless practice to stay ahead of the competition. But let’s face it—regularly firing your competition-grade centerfire rifle can be tough on your budget and even tougher on your body.

Top Non-Resident Mule Deer Hunting States
Mule Deer are a challenging target that hunters in more than half of the United States don’t have access to. Unless, of course, they’re willing to travel. If you are looking to travel to hunt Mule Deer, consider these three states that offer

Delayed Blowback vs. Straight Blowback in Savage A Series
When it comes to semi-automatic rifles, understanding the action type can significantly influence both performance and shooting experience. The Savage A Series rifles—namely the A22, A22 Magnum, and A17—offer a great example of how different

Waterfowl Conservation: How Hunters Help Preserve Wetlands
Waterfowl conservation is essential to preserving the rich habitats that support ducks, geese, and other water-dependent species across North America. Hunters, often the most passionate stewards of the land, contribute significantly to waterfowl conservation

Smoked Bison Brisket | Wild Table
You can never have enough brisket in my opinion. Serve as is for dinner, have the leftovers for breakfast in a burrito, then have the rest for lunch in a sandwich. It’s a go to for me on Fridays or Saturday since it always seems to last the

Basics of Five Stand Clay Shooting
A combination of three of the most popular shotgun games today, five stand clay shooting is a unique shotgun sport that draws from trap, skeet, and sporting clays. It is a unique challenge that serves up a variety of different target types that are

Late Season Decoy Adjustments for Pressured Ducks and Geese
Pressured ducks and geese tend to fly higher, approach slower, and circle longer before deciding to land. A decoy spread that worked wonders in early or mid-season can actually repel these cautious birds in the late season. This is where some well-thought-out