It’s a scourge on our wildlife, a menace to bear youth everywhere — the cubs call it by a lot of different names: the “Sticky Trippy,” “Mad Honey,” or simply, “Doing Pooh.” But it’s all the same drug menace plaguing our forests, and it must be ...
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Gun and Ammo Sales Bring In $300M for Wildlife Conservation
The North American Model of Conservation is the envy of the world — but it doesn’t run on good intentions alone. It must be supported by funding, and this year, the coffers are full, thanks to the number of guns and boxes of ammunition Americans ...
The 6 Deadliest Alaska Plane Crashes of All Time
While Alaska may be the closest thing to heaven on Earth, flying in the Land of the Midnight Sun can be absolute hell. Harsh, often unpredictable weather conditions and the rough, wild country make Alaska plane crashes part of everyday ...
CZ Rifles: Varmint Precision Trainer MTR .22 Gets Update
CZ 457 Varmint Match Target RifleBolt action.22LR16.2-inch barrel5-round magazineOA Length: 34 inchesWeight: 7.1 poundsAdjustable triggerMSRP: $1,635 CZ-USA just took its popular .22 LR bolt-action rifle, the 457 Varmint Precision Trainer MTR, ...
Roadkill Rules: 30 States That Let You Keep Dead Deer
Until recently, an affinity for picking up roadkill wasn’t something you’d discuss in polite barbecue company. But salvaging the good meat from a dead deer — especially one that died after meeting your front bumper — is becoming more acceptable in ...
There Are Gray Wolves In New York Says DNA of Hunter’s Kill
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation doesn’t officially recognize the presence of wolves in the state — but the DNA test results of an 85-pound canid shot last year recently came back 99% wolf. Joseph Butera is the ...
Clerk, 80, Uses Hunting Skills and a Shotgun to Stop Armed Robbery
Eighty-year-old Craig Cope credits his childhood hunting experience for the quick-thinking and stellar shotgunning skills that saved his California liquor store and possibly his life from a group of would-be armed robbers, and he has become internet ...
Giving Back: BRCC Fund is Changing Lives and Saving Lives
Sometimes, it’s a large charitable gesture of kindness that forever changes the course of a life — or many lives. Other times, it’s a single small act of compassion that burns the brightest. For the leadership behind Black Rifle Coffee Company’s ...
Elk Reaper: The Rise and Bowhunting Success of Aron Snyder
On our short but steep hike to our spike elk camp in the Rocky Mountains of central Colorado, Aron Snyder stops and looks at the ground. “A pretty decent-sized herd must have come through here in the last 12 to 24 hours,” he ...
Investigators: Bear Went for the Kill in Fatal Montana Grizzly Attack
Last year, a fatal Montana bear attack claimed the life of Leah Davis Lokan when a grizzly dragged her out of her tent and killed her. When the story broke, authorities said Lokan had food in her tent, and many on social media wrote her death off as ...
HOUSES Act Aims to Build Apartments on Public Hunting Grounds (This is Not a Joke)
If you think you've heard it before, it's because you have. A trio of western Senators have picked up a bill that's died two or three times, brushed it off, given it a catchy name, and are trying to peddle it yet again. Meet the newly-minted Helping ...
Primary Weapons Systems Releases First Suppressor: BDE 762
Made from lightweight titanium alloyModular design with four removable bafflesEntrance chamber serialized for easy upgradesCompatible with various suppressor mountsTaper-threaded baffles prevent backing off and carbon locking Symmetrical baffle ...
No, the AR-15 was Not Designed to ‘Blow Targets Apart’ or Cut Off Heads
The recent high-profile shootings in the US have invigorated a new wave of anti-gun sentiment and proposed legislation throughout the country and a reciprocal rallying of Second Amendment supporters defending gun rights. As so often is the case, ...
Bear Blood May Hold Key to Best Supplements for Muscle Growth — It’s Science
A study recently released by Japanese researchers reads like a superhero origin story: Scientists extract blood serum from a creature and use it to grow human cells like some kind of super brew of muscle-building supplements. Then, of course, Japan ...
This New Bill Could Gut Conservation Funding, Kill Pittman-Robertson Act
The legislation that has significantly funded conservation efforts in the U.S. for nearly 100 years and has served as a crucial part of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is under attack, and some conservationists and experts in the ...
How to Make a Rabbit Snare: A Simple Survival Skill You Should Have
It’s rabbit season…duck season…rabbit season…duck season! The argument between Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck is one of the most classic cartoon scenes in the history of the world. But what season is it really? Well, to take a more serious turn, if you ...
Marine Veteran Promotes Healing for People, Planet Through Fly Fishing
I wrote a screenplay called Mending The Line about a Marine veteran who finds physical and emotional healing through fly fishing and nature. Last year, when the film was about to go into production, our director Joshua Caldwell told me ...
Yukon Moose Hunt Gone Wrong: Surviving 11 Days in the AK Backcountry
Packed with all the gear we'd need for a backcountry Alaskan moose hunt, my uncle and I made the long trek from Arizona up to Watson Lake in the Yukon Territory. It was my first hunting trip outside the contiguous United States. Excited doesn't begin ...
Crosman Full Auto ST-1 BB Gun Will Ship by End of August
BRIEF: Crosman Full Auto ST-1 Fire Mode: Full auto or semi-autoMax Velocity: 450 fpsAmmo: .177 caliber steel BBsMagazine: 25-round drop-free magOn-Board Capacity: 300-round reservoir with built-in speed loaderPropellant: Uses two CO2 ...
7 Super Long-Range Rifles and Optics to Dominate in the Field
The annual Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous has become a major event that lends itself to a lucky few getting an early glimpse of new products that could shake things up once they hit the market. Sometimes it’s simply a chance to get more quality ...
Feds Close Units to Dall Sheep Hunting Along Dalton Highway
Despite public outcry and opposition from the state wildlife agency, the Federal Subsistence Board in Alaska has decided to close all Dall sheep hunting opportunities along the Brooks Range for at least the next two years. The board voted to ...
3 Must-Have Pieces of Leupold Optics Gear for Every Shooter
Optics continue to drive several segments of the firearm industry. Arguably no other category continues bringing more improved performance at shrinking prices quite like quality glass these days. From long-range competition to serious spot-and-stalk ...
The 7 Most Protective Dog Breeds
Protecting your home doesn’t just mean owning a firearm and utilizing various security products. It also means having a fierce, loyal dog that’ll keep you, your family, and your valuables safe. In Survivor’s Edge Magazine, Michael D’Angona highlights ...
CCW Holsters and Carrying Correctly In Today’s World
The ability to conceal and carry is a unique and complex topic. Setting aside all the legal challenges for the moment, the practical impediments alone are broad and diverse. Attire, chosen tools (not just firearms), methods of access, and comfort are ...
The Perfect Hasenpfeffer Recipe With Homemade Spaetzle
If you’ve only ever heard of one rabbit recipe, it's probably hasenpfeffer. Hasenpfeffer is a German rabbit dish characterized by a tart sauce and heavy use of spices. Loosely translated to “pepper rabbit” (hase meaning hare, and pfeffer meaning ...
Best Home Defense Handguns to Protect Your Castle
One question often asked in the industry is, “what are the best home defense handguns?” The answer depends on a number of things—who is using it, where will it be kept, how often will you practice with it, and a few other points. Home Defense ...
Unknown if Wealthy Couple Died in Crash Before Being Eaten by Bears
It was recently revealed that a wealthy Russian power couple and a former biathlete were killed when their helicopter crashed in the Russian wilderness. They were then mauled and eaten in a gruesome brown bear attack. The former athlete, Igor ...
6 Tactical Rifles Capable of Filling Multiple Roles
One of my most anticipated events each year is the Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous. As a writer, I get to spend quality time both on the range and in more relaxed settings with a number of great companies. It is a priceless opportunity to really get ...
5th Predator Movie ‘Prey’: Comanche Warrior vs. Alien
This Friday, Aug. 5, the public will be graced with the first new installment in the fractured and uneven Predator film series since 2018’s deeply flawed The Predator. But this promises to be a different experience from previous films in practically ...
5 Fabulous Hunting Rifles Ready to Punch Tags Next Fall
The first week of October, a gaggle of gun writers and editors gathered in the Teton Valley just west of the Grand Tetons for their annual Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous. More than just a meeting, the Rendezvous’ purpose is to review the latest and ...
