Smith & Wesson recently released its newest contribution to the CCW sphere, an off-shoot of its EZ line of easy-to-rack semi-autos called the “Equalizer.” The company heralds this light-kicking, high-capacity Equalizer 9mm as its “best-performing ...
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P365 XMACRO Redefines Compact Capacity With 17-Round Mags
SIG created an everyday carry icon when it released the P365 in 2018. The gun made its way into Jack Carr’s novels about rogue Navy SEAL James Reece. And its stagger-stack magazine design became the envy of SIG’s competitors, increasing capacity in a ...
Garmin Instinct Crossover: Analog Meets Rugged Smartwatch
Analog watch lovers can now get all the cutting-edge tech and old-school charm they want in one timepiece that's way more than just a watch: the new Garmin Instinct Crossover. Combining analog timekeeping with a digital face isn’t just for show — it ...
Proof Research Barrels Are on the New Savage Mountain Hunter
Thanks to shows like MeatEater, and the popularity of folks like Remi Warren, mountain and backcountry hunting has exploded in popularity. Droves of hunters are plunging deeper into the wilderness and climbing higher than ever before in search of big ...
How to Make an Awesome Smoked Trout Dip
A heaping spoonful of smoked trout dip on a Ritz cracker is one of the best damn things you’ll ever eat. It's so good, you’ll find yourself going fishing just so you can make it. Smoked trout dip is one of those timeless recipes that anglers have ...
2 Racks, 1 Buck: Hunter Kills Whitetail With Deer Skull Hooked in Antlers
On Oct. 30, Mike Lewis, 52, shot a once-in-a-lifetime buck. It was a head-turner, not necessarily for his own rack, but because the buck was toting around some seriously hardcore headgear: Another buck’s antlers, with a decaying hunk of deer skull ...
The Hunting Ghillie Suit Came First and Was Adopted by Snipers
Getting close, quietly, and undetected: It’s what hunters do. So, in the pursuit of success, hunters are almost always looking for an extra edge to outwit their quarry. Scent eradication products, calls, specialized apparel to combat the elements, ...
Sauer Graces SL5 Shotguns With Old School Fred Bear Camo
German firearms manufacturer J.P. Sauer & Sohn now offers its SL5 semi-automatic shotgun in three new waterfowl configurations inspired by legendary hunter Fred Bear. One features full-on Fred Bear Old School Camo, one uses the pattern on the ...
Gear Test: The New Maven CRF 1 Rangefinder
The brand new Maven CRF 1 rangefinder drops today! It’s the newest addition to the company’s budget-friendly C Series optics and the first rangefinder to enter the line. I’ve been using the Maven CRF 1 as my go-to RF in the field and on the range for ...
Hunting Alaska with the New Silencer Central Banish Backcountry
Silencer Central just announced the release of its new Banish Backcountry Suppressor, a centerfire rifle suppressor designed specifically for hunters.I was fortunate enough to get my hands on one back in early October. I decided to take it to one ...
7mm PRC: Savage Expands Rifle Lines for New Cartridge
Hornady recently announced the newest cartridge in its Precision Rifle Cartridge series of long-range shooting superstars — the 7mm PRC. Directly on the heels of Hornady’s announcement, Savage Arms revealed its own plans to expand several of its most ...
Creepy Things Hunters Have Seen in the Woods
Hunters spend a lot of time in the woods. Most of us can move through the outdoors with a sense of confidence built through an intimate familiarity with nature. The fact that we’re often toting weapons also helps mitigate the fear factor nonhunters ...
Whitetail Institute: The Staying Power of the Food Plot King
Think back to when you were a young, full-of-piss-and-vinegar whitetail hunter. Now, think of all you've learned about this fascinating game animal over the years and how you've adapted your hunting techniques to help you be more ...
New Matador Backpack, Beast28 Helium, Targets Ultralight Hikers
Matador is no stranger to the ultralight backpack market; the gear company boasts a catalog full of packable backpacks, pocket-sized dry bags, and other gear that’s optimized for people who travel a lot. At the same time, hikers who are cutting their ...
VSSL First Aid Stash and Stash Mini: Survival in a Can
Here’s the situation: You’re in the wilderness, and you’ve got a normal survival kit in a nylon pouch. You take a tumble — your flashlight gets crushed, your compass is cracked, and on your way down, all your matches, sensitive electronics, and ...
How To Be a Mentor to a New Hunter This Waterfowl Season
Not everyone is as lucky as I am; my father introduced me to hunting and the outdoors at an early age. He made sure my sister and I took the requisite hunter’s safety courses, then continued to show us the ropes over the years while chasing Valley ...
New Jersey Concealed Carry Crackdown Imminent
Gun owners in formerly “may-issue” carry states have been eagerly waiting to see how their state governments would react to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the NYSRPA vs. Bruen case a few months back. Last week, not only did New Jersey say “hell no” to ...
How to Recognize, Handle, and Prevent a Squib Load or Hang Fire
Every handgun, rifle, or shotgun cartridge is a tiny bomb. The goal of every trigger press is to detonate that tiny bomb in a controlled, channeled explosion that propels a projectile or multiple projectiles. When everything goes right, the gun goes ...
Silencer Central: Spreading the Suppressor Gospel
Shooters of all breeds, hunters included, have increasingly embraced suppressors in the past decade. While the devices themselves are not new — the technology dates back to the early 20th century and is damn near identical to the muffler on every ...
Learn About the Gestation Period for Whitetail Deer to Kill Bucks
I slipped along the muddy bank of the Red River well before first light on the morning of Nov. 3, 2020. Mother Nature was not my friend as I worked my way toward the tree I had picked out while scouting a few months prior, largely based on what I ...
Headless Horseman: The Origins of an American Ghost Story
As the weather cools, the days shorten, and copious amounts of disgusting candy corn hit the grocery store shelves, it’s time to pull out the creepiest stories we can muster. One that makes the rounds every spooky season is the tale of everyone’s ...
American Monsters: 5 Terrifying, US-Made Original Horrors
You’re alone on a country road covered in fog with no phone and no gun. The piercing cry of something — not animal, not human — sounds in the distant darkness. A chill runs through your veins as your mind conjures up images of cursed forest-dwelling ...
5.11 Low-Vis EDC Packs Get Major Upgrades, Additions
For the fall season of 2022, 5.11 Tactical offers updated versions of three low-visibility packs that allow concealed carriers and people who live the EDC lifestyle to stay ready and under the radar in public. The LV6 Waist Pack 2.0, LV10 Sling Pack ...
Hurricane Ian: Florida Sportsmen Answer Call for Help in Aftermath
In late September, Hurricane Ian slammed into the southwest coast of Florida as a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds and cut a swath of devastation through the region. Weeks later, many are still without power or internet, flood waters have yet to ...
Grizzly Bear Attack: Wrestler Fights Grizzly to Save Teammate
Two college wrestlers had a “sudden, surprise encounter with a grizzly bear” while hunting for antler sheds on Saturday, Oct. 15. The young men were looking for horns in heavy cover west of the Bobcat/Houlihan trailhead in the Shoshone National ...
Rock Climber Wins Bear Fight Using Martial Arts
A lot of rock climbers love the sport for the adrenaline rush that comes with it — but most would say having to get into a literal bear fight during a descent is raising the thrill bar a little too high. A rock climber who was recently on Mount ...
Daniel Defense Suppressors Finally Introduced With 3 Rifle Models
Daniel Defense is well known for its quality AR-15 rifles. The company’s MK18 is still in service in some of the US Military’s elite special operations units and other clandestine government organizations. The Battle Creek, Georgia–based rifle ...
Angler Shoots Epic Vid of Breaching Whale Inches from Boat
A father and son were enjoying a successful day fishing for stripers off the Jersey Shore on Oct. 12 when they captured video of a serious lunker that almost took them under. Doug and Zach Piller of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, were fishing near Belmar, ...
Alleged Walleye Tourney Cheaters Charged With 3 Felonies Each
UPDATE Oct. 17, 2022: The two pro anglers who were publicly outed in a viral video for allegedly cheating in an Ohio walleye tournament late last month have officially been charged with a litany of crimes. On Oct. 11, law enforcement officers with ...
Archery Talk: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
As a teenager, I spent as much time as my parents allowed waiting for our dial-up internet to load my then-favorite website, bowsite.com, so I could obtain and exchange hunting knowledge, tips, and advice. I had many beneficial and meaningful ...
