Author: Braxton Taylor
A California poacher is facing serious consequences after one of the strangest series of incidents in recent memory. According to a Facebook post, a California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) officer stopped a slow-moving Honda Civic near Paso Robles earlier this spring. The warden had noticed blood on the trunk and rear bumper, prompting a search of the vehicle. In the trunk was a wounded—but alive—tom turkey and a squirrel.The officer suspected the incident to be a case of road hunting, which is illegal in California except for mobility-impaired hunters, who can apply for a special permit. The suspected…
Call it full-size or duty-size or whatever you want. We call them fun to shoot, easy to manage and lots and lots of fun. This size of pistol probably isn’t our first choice for a concealed carry gun, but they work spectacularly well on the range or in a service holster. Here’s what’s big in big guns for 2025. Alchemy Custom Weaponry | Quantico Hi-Cap Full RailAlchemy Custom Weaponry has now applied its 1911 mastery to a double-stack version, combining the genius of John Browning’s action with the firepower expected in a modern sidearm. Available in both 9 mm and…
If you like high-energy, bird-flushing machines that are cute as hell and just a little wild, then this is the breed battle for you. In a way, this is another old guard versus new guard competition, but the truth is, both breeds have their place in the uplands. Which one is a better choice is up for debate, and it all starts with size and potential health issues.Health & SizeSpringers look small when compared to quite a few sporting breeds, but they are really a mid-sized dog. Females generally top out around 40 pounds, while you can expect males to…
Steven Rinella talks with Chase Elliott, Seth Morris, Jordan Moss, Corinne Schneider, and Phil Taylor. Topics discussed: Being a good driver; speeding tickets; fly fishing in Montana for the first time; watch Chase in NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 race; what it takes to be a good NASCAR driver; not actually having a death wish; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here
This week Cal talks public lands, solar power, advocacy, wildlife crime and beer with Preston Theony of Wren House Brewing. Check out the new “Cal of the Wild” T-Shirt Connect with Cal and MeatEater To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Week in Review Merch Read the full article here
Bear Creek Arsenal has just announced the release of an entire new product line consisting of rifles and upper receiver groups chambered for the .400 Legend rifle cartridge. Bear Creek’s new offerings for .400 Legend consist of two 18-inch, full-size AR-pattern rifles, one with a side-charging handle and the other with a standard charging handle, that have an affordable MSRP of $499. Customers can also purchase the same 18-inch .400 Legend upper-receiver groups as standalone items for $200 less. The 18-inch barrels found in these Bear Creek rifles or upper-receiver groups are made from 4150 chrome-moly vanadium and use a…
The precision rifle craze is ay least ten years old now and it shows no signs of slowing down. The allure of making a hit at hundreds and hundreds of yards is quite strong and very understandable, as is the blend of athleticism and brainpower needed to shoot a precision rifle match. Whatever the reason, the gun companies are responding to this demand and creating new precision rifles for 2025. Auto-Ordnance | Thompson TAO50 A patent-pending roller-bearing bolt and muzzle brake smooth the action and tame the recoil of the mighty .50 BMG chambering in this semi-automatic platform. ▶Magpul MOE+…
Reptilia is launching the new Puller AR-15 charging handle. This new AR-15 component was built at the request of a military end user, and is engineered to meet the demands of professionals who operate in high-stress environments, whether on deployment, in training or at the range. The Puller is constructed from billet 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with MIL-STD Type III, Class 2 hard anodizing. Created for the stress of combat, the Puller delivers the strength, precision, and reliability shooters expect from Reptilia. It has an ambidextrous, low-profile design that reduces snag points when carried or deployed, while still remaining easy…
The wooden shaft flew true and the ridged edges of the stone head cut cleanly through the chest of the antelope. An hour later I was back in the cave knowing that for the first time in weeks, we would all go to bed with full bellies. “That thing is going to get you killed in the streets,” said a voice from back in the shadows. “We don’t have any streets yet. What thing?” “That stupid thing you call a spear. We hunt and fight with clubs, everybody knows that. You bash them over the head, that’s how it’s done.…
The Air Force is closing reenlistment bonuses for 89 of the service’s toughest career fields several months earlier than anticipated — and giving airmen who want the financial incentive only days to re-sign for the cash.The selective retention bonus, or SRB, for fiscal 2025 will end Tuesday, a statement from the service said, citing “high retention rates and projected full execution of the program’s budget.”Military.com reported in December on the 89 Air Force Specialty Codes, or AFSCs, that are eligible for the bonuses, which range anywhere from $180,000 to $360,000 over the course of an airman’s career.Read Next: Pentagon Will…