Author: Braxton Taylor
Where concealed-carry pistols are concerned, there seem to be two mindsets: One particular camp sees the purchase as a necessary evil and, therefore, seeks to mitigate the investment as much as possible. The other, however, sees these guns as the life-saving tools they are and will not settle for anything but the best. If you hail from the latter, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the brand Nighthawk Custom. Based in Berryville, AR, this shop encompasses the hand-built mentality, with each firearm produced being the work of a single gunsmith. Although ultra-high-end firearms are often associated with competitive shooting sports,…
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
This week, Tony explains not only how important bird exposure is to hunting dogs, but how to find more opportunities close to home no matter where you live. 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
Do great hunters really shoot a buck every year, or have we just convinced ourselves that’s the standard? In this episode, Jake Hofer sits down with whitetail heavyweights Don Higgins, Bill Winke, Steve Hanson, Thomas Mlsna, Mark Kenyon, Skip Sligh, Bobby Kendall, and Jeff Sturgis to tackle a question that every serious deer hunter has wondered at some point, but rarely hears answered honestly. They dive into what it really takes to find consistent success: the habits, the land, the hours, and the mindset behind year-after-year results. But they also explore the flip side, why even the best hunters eat…
In this episode of the Bear Grease podcast, Clay Newcomb interviews California native, Ed Vance. Ed shares his incredible story of determination and perseverance from growing up as a suburban kid just dreaming of hunting to moving to the Sierra Nevada’s in rural California, finding and training dogs, building relationships with hunting mentors, and developing a guide service as a successful dry ground mountain lion and bear hunting guide.A version of this interview played on Bear Hunting Magazine Podcast in 2019. Read the full article here
Sweat is gushing down our faces, pooling on our chins, and dripping onto our handlebars. My hunting buddy and I are pedaling up an old Forest Service logging road, loaded down with rifles and three days of camping gear. It’s unusually hot for a spring day—especially in Montana—but with only a week left of bear season, there’s no time to waste. We’re in a good spot, but better yet, it appears to be virgin country. Not a single tire track or boot print marred the path in. Who else would go through this much effort to get back here? Or…
In what may be the most badass thing any Canadian has done in recent memory, a British Columbia man fought off a cougar on Saturday by punching it in the face.The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (COS) said in a Facebook post that the man was working in the Lake Kathlyn area in the central portion of the province when he was approached by a mountain lion. According to the man’s account, the cat “swiped his upper body,” at which point he “punched the cougar in the face and it disengaged.”The COS has not released the man’s identity, but the agency…
When Ford revived the Bronco and people started calling it a Jeep killer, I thought, “That’s a little extreme; Ford would never kill its own stepchild.”If you’re a little confused about the Ford/Wrangler connection, you’re not alone. Most people have no idea that when they see an old photo of a Jeep on a World War II battlefield, there’s about a 50-50 chance they’re looking at a Ford.Hey, Ford, Can You Give Us a Hand? Ford was more than capable of answering the nation’s call. (From the collections of The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan)Willys may have won the military’s business,…
A well-known hunting show host is receiving his just desserts after poaching several deer, and including them in episodes of “The Game.” According to a recent press release from the United States Attorney’s Office District of Kansas, 35-year-old Matt Jennings of Bowdon, Georgia, was sentenced for two illegal deer hunting incidents in 2022.On November 11, 2022, Jennings shot a buck near Florence, Kansas. However, Jennings did not have a deer tag for that unit. “The next day, the defendant drove to Oklahoma, where he fraudulently registered the kill in Oklahoma using an Oklahoma electronic tag,” explained a U.S. Attorney’s Office…
Let’s be honest: The first half of the year can get a little spendy. Between permanent change-of-station (PCS) season, spring break travel, summer camp sign-ups and the occasional “Hey, we deserve this” splurge, your credit card balance might look a bit heftier than you’d like. Don’t worry — you’re not alone. But now it’s time for a financial gut check and a solid plan to clean up that debt before it sneaks into 2026 with you.Step 1: Acknowledge It, Then Own ItCredit card debt can be sneaky. A dinner here, a last-minute plane ticket there and suddenly you’re staring down…