Author: Braxton Taylor
Russia’s military carried out its “largest single drone strike of the war against Ukraine” early Sunday morning. The attacks killed at least one woman after the munitions fell across eastern, northern, and central parts of the country, including Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk oblasts, Reuters reports. At least 273 Shahed and decoy drones from nearly a half dozen points inside Russia, the Washington-based Institute for the Study of War wrote in its Sunday analysis. An estimated 88 drones were allegedly shot down and more than 120 decoy drones were “lost in location,” according to the Ukrainian air force. Trendspotting: “Russian forces are innovating…
Prepping for deer season starts long before October. Hanging stands and trimming shooting lanes are important, but that shouldn’t be the only preseason work on your schedule this year. While it might not be as sexy, habitat improvements can provide immediate and long-term benefits for private hunting properties. In fact, I’d bet my favorite hunting rifle that habitat management will increase your odds of success more than buying a new tree stand or bow.But hunting properties are anything but equal, so I tried to think of multiple solutions for a variety of hunters, hunting styles, and properties. To do so,…
TAMPA, Florida—Today’s special operators are rapidly becoming the model for the rest of the U.S. military, disrupting how the Defense Department does everything from buying gear to responding to global crises. You might not notice that trend in Washington, D.C., where the Pentagon and the congressional armed services committees generally project predictable continuity. Perhaps that’s why Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the new Joint Chiefs chairman, came to the Global SOF Foundation’s conference here to outline a new, special-operations-like vision for the U.S. military: smaller teams, quicker equipping, faster operations, more autonomy. “Special operations forces have long operated like…
When your dog has mastered the whistle stops, with him stopping mid-sprint to turn and look at you, waiting for direction, it gives you the biggest sense of accomplishment. But once he stops, you have to get him where you need him. At this point, it is a must that you have the hand signals conquered as well. Left and right “overs,” as well as “back,” are necessary to guide your dog to that hidden bird lying out of sight. But what about when the dog explodes with so much speed and intensity that he runs right past the bird…
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…