00:00:04 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to onex Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pickle. Last week we dug into the topic…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, hitting around a northwestern city believed to be home to underground missile bases. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the…
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A veteran who served in the Iraq War has detailed his daily life difficulties roughly two decades after a near-fatal attack led to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). J.P. Moszer, who served in the U.S. Army and North Dakota National Guard, survived a rocket blast in October 2007 while serving…
As members of the military are ordered into deployments across the country and around the world, their spouses often have their employment disrupted, if they’re employed at all. But a new Maryland law may offer some relief. Legislation titled MD SB418 takes effect on October 1, and allows military members,…
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. Step by step,…
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WASHINGTON—The counterdrone industry is booming. So to keep up with—and anticipate—demands, radar-maker Echodyne wants to make 30,000 units a year by early 2027. The company, which is headquartered in Washington state, began building out a new facility near Seattle earlier this year and plans to have it up and running in…
Henry Knox led a 300-mile expedition during the winter of 1775, transporting 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge while crossing snow, frozen rivers and mountainous terrain. The successful delivery of that artillery helped force the British evacuation of Boston and marked the Continental Army’s first major victory, ultimately paving…
Making the right car-buying decision can be tough, but we’ll help you figure it out. Buying a vehicle is a major decision for any household, but military families often have additional factors to consider. Frequent PCS moves, changing family needs, and the demands of military life can make choosing the…
Updated Jul 1, 2026, 12:02 PM EDT Two proposals for the 2027 military pay raise are under consideration. The House of Representatives, in its draft of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, advanced a White House proposal for military pay raises ranging from 5 to 7 percent. The Senate separately…
Posted on July 1, 2026 (July 1, 2026) by Daniel Mitchell When it comes to hunting elk, moose, bear, or other large animals, choosing the right rifle is critical. The terrain, distance, and toughness of your prey all demand a firearm that delivers power, precision, and reliability. Whether you’re chasing…
San Diego, California is home to several military bases including Naval Base San Diego, Naval Base Coronado, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot San Diego, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Whether you’re stationed at one of the military installations in San Diego or you and your…
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly. That’s meant to safeguard the summit, but…
Exercise Balikatan was “a real strategic victory” that showed how far the 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment has come, its commander said.“There’s a lot more growth to happen, there’s a lot more work. But this was a pretty good year to kind of showcase something that went from concept to a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A polarizing Harvard astronomer known for splashy theories about alien visits has been tapped by the White House to lead a team of outside scientists to study the national security risks posed by UFOs. Avi Loeb, a cosmologist who studied black holes and served as head of…
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII—On rifle ranges inside a volcanic crater, and in an urban training facility built to train for deployments to Iraq, Marines from several different countries spent the weekend alongside their U.S. counterparts, shooting rifles, clearing rooms, and practicing other tactical skills they’ll need if called to war.The…
While the nation pauses to celebrate its historic 250th birthday on July 4, it’s likely Eric Dolash will be busy setting up flagpoles, raising Old Glory in a veteran’s front yard. Dolash is on a mission to erect flagpoles for veterans across Iowa. In the past five years, Dolash has…
For most of my bowhunting career, I’ve carried a compound bow. But the very first time I toted a bow to the whitetail woods, I carried a borrowed Bear recurve. No deer were harmed on that first day, but I’ll never forget the feeling of walking into the woods with…
