Author: Braxton Taylor
In this episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb along with Bear Newcomb and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by historian and author of the book “So Great Was the Slaughter,” Dr. Buckley Foster of the University of Central Arkansas. Dr. Foster educates the Crew on the history of market hunting in the state of Arkansas continuing on into the cultural shift of more modern conservation practices from the early days of State Game Wardens and the the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Read the full article here
This week, Tony explains some of the most common puppy injuries people might encounter, and how to avoid them. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Merch Read the full article here
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
In recent weeks, I’ve taken a close look at USAA’s seven core advice principles in the context of setting yourself up to, yes, thrive through financial challenges in 2025.I’ll start by tipping my cap to the idea that life throws curveballs. The economy aside, unplanned trips home to check in on sick parents, unexpected PCS moves and, of course, the oh-too-common car repair: All of these unforeseen events can wreak havoc on even the most meticulously planned budgets.I’m sure you could list a few similar surprises that have affected you and your family. On the whole, Americans seem unprepared for…
As someone who isn’t a fan of physical exercise, I’ve forced myself to become more active because I know it’s good for me. I know that growth, strength and good health don’t come from being still. If I don’t make myself get to the gym, go for walks or work out at home, my emotional and physical health could suffer.Familiarity and complacency might feel great (my couch is much more comfortable than the treadmill), but to remain in a good state of well-being (mentally and physically), I must push myself past what I find easier and toward what is good…
Leading Democrats in Congress are turning their attention to service members exposed to toxins at domestic military bases and other environmental disasters who were left out of a sweeping law that extended veterans benefits to millions who were exposed to toxins in combat zones.At a roundtable on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, representatives from more than a dozen military and veterans advocacy groups and researchers detailed health battles that service members have faced after drinking tainted water, working with radiation and hazardous chemicals, living in moldy housing, and breathing toxic fumes.The roundtable was hosted by Democrats on the House Veterans Affairs…
After years of experimentation, the Marine Corps has finally settled on a 13-person rifle squad, including a grunt trained in long-range precision weapons as the service looks to increase the distance from which its most fundamental ground unit can destroy the enemy.The Corps’ top officer, Commandant Gen. Eric Smith, made the announcement Monday at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space 2025 conference in National Harbor, Maryland, where military and defense industry leaders are gathering this week to discuss national security aims and challenges.The service had used a 13-Marine rifle squad for decades. But in 2018, as the Corps embarked on its most…
A California appeals court judge expressed concern Tuesday that a ruling ordering the Department of Veterans Affairs to build housing for homeless veterans on the grounds of the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center would be reversed by the U.S. Supreme Court.However, during oral arguments, Judge Consuelo Callahan, the presiding judge on a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, said “it’s hard to say the VA has done a good job” of meeting the needs of the estimated 3,000 homeless veterans in Los Angeles.The appeals hearing was the latest in a legal battle between veterans and…
A drawdown of U.S. forces in Eastern Europe would make it harder for NATO and the United States to respond to ever-increasing Russian aggression, Gen. Chris Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command, or EUCOM, said Tuesday—just hours after NBC published a report suggesting U.S. defense officials are considering removing up to 10,000 troops from the region. A move away from Europe’s Eastern flank would “increase the amount of time it took to respond [to a Russian attack.]” Cavoli told the House Armed Services Committee. “It depends, of course, on what forces were hypothetically to be removed. It depends on what kind…
The armed services’ highest-ranking enlisted leaders told members of Congress on Tuesday they support a proposal to extend the parental leave option period for troops following the birth of a child or adoption from one to two years.Reps. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., and Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., introduced a bill in January that would let service members use parental leave at any time within two years of a child’s birth or adoption and would standardize the services’ requirements for exempting them from performance evaluations while they are gone.During a hearing held Tuesday by the House Appropriations Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related…