A lot of state’s bow openers will start in a matter of days. Just because deer season opens doesn’t mean the thermostat will drop. Prime velvet destinations or states with September openers might include hot, buggy conditions. While these aren’t ideal deer hunting conditions, that doesn’t mean you can’t find…
If you already have a VA loan and rates have come down, you’ve probably heard about the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL). It’s often called a “streamline refinance” because it skips a lot of the paperwork that comes with a typical refinance. But an IRRRL isn’t automatically the…
If you need proof that the competition for duck hunting honey holes can lead to toxic—and potentially lethal—behavior, here it is. On August 28, 2026, 23-year-old Carson McKoin of Monroe, Louisiana, was convicted in federal court for assaulting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents. But what’s particularly notable about the…
NEW YORK (AP) — The realization brought Qwynn Galloway-Salazar to tears. She was looking for civilian work two decades ago after leaving the Army Reserves, but what she saw was the disconnect between her and the panel of interviewers. As a Black woman, she didn’t fit the stereotypes of who…
00:00:00 Speaker 1: Are you overwhelmed by the firehose of public land news and social media posts and crises seemingly coming at us day after day right now? Yeah, me too. There is a lot going on right now related to our national parks and wilderness areas and forests and…
Todd Achilles believes the Democratic and Republican parties are too big, too powerful, and have too much control over legislative processes at the detriment of the American people. That is why Achilles is running as an independent U.S. Senate candidate from Idaho, possessing the best chance according to polls to…
00:00:14 Speaker 1: My name is Clay Newcomb, and this is a production of the Bear Grease Podcast called the Bear Grease Render, where we render down, dive deeper, and look behind the scenes of the actual Bear Grease Podcast, brought to you by Tacobas Boots. I’m a cowboy boot…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian drone attack sparked a blaze in Kuwait City and Bahrain intercepted incoming drones, as Tehran fired on U.S. allies in the Gulf early Wednesday following a night of American bombardment that Iranian officials say included a deadly strike on a wedding party.…
00:00:09 Speaker 1: Welcome to Meat Eater Trivia, the only game show where conservation always wins. There is a prize. Meat Eater will donate $ 500 to the conservation organization of the winner’s choosing. I’m your host, Spencer Newarth, and today we’re joined by Giannis, Randall, Brody, Corey, Marge, Seth,…
Rebound Health is expanding virtual PTSD treatment for people who may have difficulty getting specialized care, including service members and veterans. The company combines video therapy with an application offering exercises, education and support between appointments. It treats PTSD connected to military service and other forms of trauma. “It’s not…
A soldier facing an incoming drone may have only seconds to respond. Israel Weapon Industries wants the soldier’s existing rifle, rather than another specialized weapon, to provide that final chance. “They’re not drone hunters,” said Semion Dukhan, head of Europe for IWI and its parent company, SK Group. “They are…
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When you buy a home using your VA loan benefits, zero down, no private mortgage insurance (PMI), and competitive interest rates are only part of the equation. Other factors, such as housing affordability, a robust military community, and state and local tax benefits can make one state stand out over…
If you’re looking for the best military movies and shows on Netflix this July, we’re here to help you stop the scrolling, move past the algorithm and find something worth putting on before your dinner gets cold. Netflix has a big catalog, which sounds great until you’re 37 minutes into…
Montana’s Hunting District 380 is one of the most difficult units to draw a bull elk tag. The success rate in 2023 was well under one percent. According to court records, multiple people bypassed the draw system entirely, illegally killing multiple bulls as well as several deer over a two-month…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The grandfather of a man who was shot and killed by the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis over the weekend says he wants answers from law enforcement. Evaniel Johnson said he is waiting to see if video footage supports the police narrative that his 20-year-old grandson,…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: What John Wesley Powell accomplished first in the eighteen seventies. Float the length of the Grand Canyon. You can do today and it’s still the Western wild lands experience of a lifetime. I’m Dan Flores, and this is the American West, down the West’s grandest Canyon. Our…
An active duty Air Force major’s arrest last week on the steps of the House of Representatives came after calling for the impeachment, conviction and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, setting up a legal dispute that sits at the intersection of Capitol protest rules, military…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2:…
As some have scrutinized the comprehensive Take Care of America’s Veterans Act and called for sections to be modified or removed altogether, nearly two dozen veterans service organizations are “urging” Congress to move swiftly and enact the legislation as written. U.S. House and Senate lawmakers continue to debate the TCAVA…
Marines now have a new tool in their pocket for staying squared away on uniform and grooming standards. Marine Corps Education Command launched the official Marine Corps Uniform App on June 29, 2026, giving service members quick access to key guidance from Marine Corps Order 1020.34 while they are away…
A permanent change of station move, or PCS move, isn’t a one-time expense. It’s a major event that can stretch across two or three months, and even experienced military families routinely underestimate the costs. The good news is that PCS spending can be more predictable if you know what to…
All jobs in the military carry real risks, but some jobs are much riskier than others. Here are 10 of the most dangerous: 1. Pararescue U.S. Air Force pararescuemen and a simulated ‘survivor’ watch as an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter comes in for a landing. (Petty Officer 2nd Class Scott…
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A lot of state’s bow openers will start in a matter of days. Just because…