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Winchester Super X3 20 Gauge Shotgun [news: new products]

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:41:53 -0400

Like its big brother, the new 20 ga. model utilizes the same Active valve system, making it the fastest cycling shotgun in the world.

Florida Dove Hunting Application Dates [news]

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:40:43 -0400

The FWC will be accepting applications for daily dove hunt permits from Aug. 24 to Sept. 7.

Strong Support for Hunting in Wisconsin [news]

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:39:30 -0400

A recent poll revealed that over 50 percent of Wisconsin residents, even those in urban areas, have a positive or very positive attitude toward hunting.

Residents Split on Hunting Preserve Issue [news]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:49:21 -0400

Residents of North Dakota are split on a Fair Chase Initiative that would ban fenced-in hunting across the state.

Lightning Kills Bighorn Rams [news]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:48:31 -0400

According to Montana State Wildlife Officials, eight bighorn rams were killed when lightning during a storm struck a Ponderosa pine tree.

Hoppe's Elite Dealer Starter Kit [news: new products]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:47:22 -0400

Hoppe's has introduced a new Dealer Kit to make it easy to offer its Elite gun care products to the consumer.

Wolves Return to Endangered Species List [news]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:45:36 -0400

After talks of wolf-hunt quotas, a federal judge put Idaho and Montana wolves back on the endangered species list.

Yellowstone Has Record Month [news]

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:44:30 -0400

Yellowstone National Park saw more visitors in the month of July than any other month since it was established in 1877.

The Test: Shooting Glasses vs. Bird Shot [guns and gear]

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:31:54 -0400

For years we’ve been told to wear eye protection while shooting. Bullshooters tests the real-world viability of shooting glasses trusted by hunters everywhere.

The New Beretta Dimension Shotgun [guns and gear]

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:30:23 -0400

Karen Mehall was in for a major surprise when she traveled to Italy for the epic unveiling of Beretta's mid-year hunting guns and gear.

Ex Idol Star Under Fire For Hunting Show [news]

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:27:05 -0400

Kristy Lee Cook has come under fire from the animal rights group In Defense of Animals for her new hunting show "Goin Country."

Hoppes No. 9 Fragrance [news: new products]

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:26:11 -0400

In response to consumer requests, Hoppe's now has an air freshener with the unique No. 9 smell.

Gun Range Owner Triumphs Over Town [news]

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:24:19 -0400

After a two-year battle, the North Carolina Court of Appeals has ruled in the favor of shooting range owner Dr. Michael Land.

Bear Breaks In, Destroys Car [news]

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:01:01 -0400

Early Friday morning, a curious black bear opened an unlocked car door, climbed in, bumped the gear shaft and went rolling a short distance until coming to a stop in some brush. The interior of the car was thrashed, the windshield broken, so the car is being considered a total loss.

Homeowner Shoots, Kills Intruder Bear [news]

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:40:57 -0400

According to Wildlife officials, a Colorado homeowner shot and killed an aggressive bear after it repeatedly broke into the person's home.

Utah Men Sentenced for Poaching [news]

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:39:38 -0400

Four Utah County men charged with poaching over 18 deer from a limited-access hunting area last year were recently sentenced to probation, jail time, fines and restitution.

American Headline Hunter: U.S. pockets 20.6 billion in sin taxes in '09 [blogs]

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:31:18 -0400

Reuters reports that the U.S. government reaped huge profits through taxation of cigarettes, booze and guns in 2009. Monies gained from firearms and ammo increased 45 percent from the prior year.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Minn. to Hold First Crane Hunt in 94 Years [blogs]

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:38:55 -0400

For the first time since 1916, Minnesota will have a sandhill crane hunting season. Sound odd? It isn't, really. Ten other states in the Mississippi flyway already hunt cranes, some of them since 1960.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Wisc. DNR Offers Wolf Alerts to Dog Owners [blogs]

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:37:47 -0400

With Wisconsin's wolves attacking dogs, including hunting dogs, at a record pace, concerned sportsmen and the Wisc. DNR have taken notice. If you train dogs or hunt in the Badger State, click this link and follow the instructions to receive an email alert whenever a wolf attacks a dog.

Of Windmills and Wildlife [news]

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:36:50 -0400

If wind farms get contracts to build on large tracts of federal lands, could public areas become de facto no-hunting areas?

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: City Holds Goose Funeral....Seriously [blogs]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:02:00 -0400

The fact that Bend residents would shed tears over the removal of the geese already had me shaking my head. Then I learned they were holding a memorial service for the geese, and I didn't know whether to worry about the wussification of America or to laugh. I chose to laugh.

One-Track Mind:Man Stabs Roommate with Deer Antlers [blog]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:51:19 -0400

Reports say that "just after 3 p.m. Thursday......a man was calling for help, a neighbor told police. When police arrived, they found the victim suffering from stab wounds to his back and ankle. The victim was not seriously hurt."

American Headline Hunter: Debunking the Vegans' Quest for Purity [blogs]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:48:38 -0400

Author Harold Fromm does a terrific job of explaining the flawed rationale of vegans. He says that vegans feel guilty for human encroachment on nature, but they fail to realize that they are part of nature, and so everything they do, even if it’s with the best “live-and-let live" intentions, affects other things in the food chain that like us, are programmed for one thing—survival.

One-Track Mind: Submit a Clever Caption and Win! [blog]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:46:55 -0400

In the great off-season void that is July, we often find solace in practicing with our bows or tending to our food plots and/or deer habitats. AmericanHunter.org has covered those two topics quite well, so I decided to have a little fun in the meantime. As we pine for deer season to get going, let's take some time out to do what hunters do best—bust chops.

"Skunk Hunter" Charged with Inducing Panic [news]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:44:51 -0400

An 18-year-old faces charges of underage drinking and inducing panic after he was spotted walking around with a shotgun in the middle of night.

Eagle Attacks On Rise in Alaskan Town [news]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:43:19 -0400

According to the Unalaska Department of Public Safety, at least two eagle attacks have occurred within the last two weeks.

Man Loses Hand in Gator Attack [news]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:42:15 -0400

An 18-year-old man lost his hand after he was attacked by an alligator while swimming in a Florida canal on Sunday night.

Open Fields Program Maintains Hunting Tradition [news]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:41:26 -0400

Under a new initiative by the U.S. Department of Agriculture called Open Fields, landowners can receive financial compensation in exchange for opening up their property for outdoor sports.

Man Punches Bear, Saves Goat [news]

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:39:55 -0400

After realizing that one of his goats was being attacked by a bear, 66-year-old Henry Ostrander hit the bear in the nose and scared him off.

Hornady GMX: Use Enough Bullet [african game]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:58:49 -0400

Can an ultra-tough, penetrating bullet turn a non-magnum cartridge into an over-achiever? The author treks to South Africa in search of an answer.

Bird Dog Discovers Alligator [news]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:56:46 -0400

Instead of spotting birds or ducks, an Ohio man's Weimaraner pointed out an alligator stranded in a large puddle near a local business.

Grizzly Fatally Attacks Botanist [news]

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:55:32 -0400

Near Yellowstone National Park, a grizzly bear that was being monitored by researchers fatally attacked a local botanist.

D.I.Y. Deer Habitat [hunting: whitetail]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:47:11 -0400

If you’re determined to make your hunting area as productive as possible, every acre must produce maximum benefit—prime food or excellent habitat.

Wayne LaPierre on Gun Talk Radio [news]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:43:08 -0400

Wayne LaPierre, NRA executive vice president, discussing H.R. 5175 with Tom Gresham.

Weatherby's Online Sweepstakes [news]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:44:27 -0400

Weatherby's online sweepstakes gives hunters and shooters the chance to win everything from exotic hunts to popular firearms.

Second-Largest Eastern Gobbler Taken [news]

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:45:24 -0400

Perry Peterson took the second-largest Eastern gobbler on the last day of Iowa's spring season.

Winchester Model 70 Safari Express [news: new products]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:50:25 -0400

Winchester's new Model 70 Safari Express brings the field-tested resolve of one of America's most reliable rifles in three new big game calibers.

Warden Injured While Freeing Antelope [news]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:52:41 -0400

A state game warden was taken to the hospital after he was kicked by an antelope he was trying to free from some twine.

SCI President to Address UN [news]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:53:36 -0400

Safari Club International's President will address the United Nations today to discuss the economic benefits of hunting in developing nations.

Man Pleads Guilty to Baiting Bighorns [news]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:55:05 -0400

A southwest Colorado man has pleaded guilty to charges that he used bait to attract Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

Kentucky FWC Proposes Early Bird Dates [news]

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:56:02 -0400

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has proposed early migratory bird season dates for 2010-2011.

One-Track Mind: Man Rescues Fawn, Faces Jail Time [blogs]

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:49:12 -0400

In what might be one of the most bizarre and overtly heroic wildlife stories to surface in recent memory, an Ohio police sergeant is being investigated after rescuing and keeping a whitetail fawn.

American Headline Hunter: Guardsmen hold duck-calling contest in Kosovo [blogs]

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:47:50 -0400

National Guardsmen on the U.S. base Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo celebrated Memorial day by handing out duck calls and holding a duck calling contest. Army Staff Sergeant Jill Fischer reports that North Dakota Army National Guardsman Staff Sergeant Eric Anton, who likes to hunt ducks back home, led the operation, judged the contest and provided some instruction for the nearly 40 contestants.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices:DU's Gulf Oil Spill Update [blogs]

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:46:23 -0400

Ducks Unlimited has devoted a section of its website to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. It's a pretty good round-up of the situation, complete with facts and figures, videos (including CEO Dale Hall's trip to the Gulf), FAQs and action alerts.

Are You Watching "Top Shot?" [poll]

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:44:59 -0400

The History Channel's new reality show/shooting competition—which premiered Sunday night—is the talk of the shooting world.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Using Predator Control to Manage Waterfowl [blogs]

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:42:25 -0400

Delta Waterfowl president Rob Olson weighs in on the effectiveness of controlling predators to increase hatch success.

Hiker Shoots and Kills Bear [news]

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:39:25 -0400

A backpacker legally shot and killed a grizzly bear with a handgun in Denali National Park on Friday. According to records, this is the first instance of a bear being shot by a visitor in the wilderness area.

Montana's Non-Resident Hunting Debate [news]

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:36:56 -0400

Montana residents are split in a debate on non-resident outfitter-sponsored hunts. While the thousands of visitors who come each year to hunt and fish bring a lot of money to the state, some residents feel that the outfitting industry has robbed them of many hunting and fishing opportunities.

Residents Voice Concern About Wolf Population [news]

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:38:12 -0400

In a rally at a local park on Saturday, residents of Cody, Wyo., voiced frustrations over what they feel is a slew of broken promises by federal wildlife managers. Residents claim that not enough has been done to manage the local wolf population that has wreaked havoc on wildlife populations and small businesses.

Moose Causes School Lock Down [news]

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:35:30 -0400

When a young moose wandered onto the campus of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH., the school went into lock down. Students were kept in class for an extra 15 minutes until the moose had been caught.

American Hunter's Journal: South African Safari, Day 1 [blogs]

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:17:41 -0400

I’m here in the rolling hills and gentle mountains of the Eastern Cape to hunt two of the spiral-horn antelopes that are unique to the area, a subspecies of kudu that grows much smaller than its cousin the southern greater kudu, and a variety of bushbuck with a coat the color the dark chocolate. Additionally, there’s a nimble little mountain-dweller called the grey (or vaal) rhebok.

Lessons From the Ridgetop: The Romance of the Lever Gun [blogs]

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:14:55 -0400

For those of us born in the middle of the last century there is a romantic connection to the lever-action rifle. Television was coming of age when we were impressionable children, and every week we watched Lucas McCain and Josh Randall save the day with a lever gun. Adventure was what we sought, and those adventurers we admired always had a lever-action rifle or carbine included. My first BB gun was a Daisy Spittin’ Image of the Model 94 Winchester.

American Headline Hunter: Hunters Seeing Red Over Blaze Orange [blogs]

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:13:19 -0400

A proposal to require Oregon big game hunters to wear blaze orange while afield has angered some of them. To others it’s a wise move.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Writer: Kill Feral Cats to Save Wild Birds [blogs]

Tue, 25 May 2010 11:11:45 -0400

In a commentary piece that has "animal rights" activists' knickers in a serious bunch, Austin American-Statesman outdoors writer Mike Leggett has suggested that killing feral cats is necessary to save birds and small mammals.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: 2010-2011 Duck Stamp Announced [blogs]

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:19:27 -0400

The winner of this year's duck stamp contest has been announced and, as usual, it's a stunning piece of artwork. The American wigeon was painted by Robert Bealle of Waldorf, Md. The 2010-2011 Federal Duck Stamp is available for purchase late next month. Just think, in a mere 105 days, 19 hours, 50 minutes and 23 seconds we'll be tucking it into our wallets for the first day of resident goose season!

A Win for International Conservation [news]

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:16:21 -0400

Safari Club International (SCI) sent representatives to CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) last March prepared for a debate on the definition of what constitutes a hunting trophy. SCI knew getting this regulation right was critical because it will have a big effect on traveling hunters and international wildlife conservation.

Ecologist Questions Hunting Quotas [news]

Wed, 19 May 2010 11:14:24 -0400

An ecologist at the University of Minnesota questions the use of quotas for hunting and fishing, and suggests that hunters and fishers should instead be held to time limits.

Man Pleads Guilt to Second Bird Killing [news]

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:14:47 -0400

Roy Gorden Lovell, 74, of Glen Rock, Pa. pled guilty to charges stemming from the unlawful killing of a Canada goose on April 20. Though there is a hunting season for Canada geese, Lovell was accused of taking the goose during the closed portion of the season.

Poachers Charged $15,000 in Fines [news]

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:10:11 -0400

The Pennsylvania Game Commission's Wildlife Conservation Officers have been caught up in a complicated deer poaching case since 2008, but the last guilty plea has finally put speculation to rest. A total of six convictions or guilty pleas were handed down, resulting in nearly $15,000 in fines and penalties.

NEW! Annual Meetings & Exhibits Blog: Getting Ready for the Show [blogs]

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:12:13 -0400

Get the latest news, products and speakers live from the showroom floor in Charlotte, North Carolina during the NRA's 139th Annual Meetings and Exhibits with the Annual Meetings and Exhibits Blog.

Dog, Shotguns and Other Vices: Save the Woodcock [blogs]

Wed, 12 May 2010 11:58:18 -0400

There's a great story out of Michigan in which several dozen volunteers with bird dogs are helping biologists locate and band woodcock chicks. It's a win-win for everyone, really: the dogs get a little off-season work on wild timberdoodles; any woodcock chicks present with the adult birds are netted and banded; and biologists study the birds' migration and mortality.

Lessons From the Ridgetop: New Growth [blogs]

Tue, 11 May 2010 09:38:18 -0400

Next to autumn my favorite season is spring. It’s a time for renewal. The fields are greening up; ducks and geese have returned on their way to their northern breeding grounds; newborn colts and calves are hitting the ground; and deer and elk are starting to sprout their annual headgear.

One-Track Mind: Do Deer and Cuteness Mix? [blogs]

Tue, 11 May 2010 09:36:22 -0400

Deer, admittedly, can sometimes be cute. Just watch a new born fawn stumble and stammer about as it tries to find some semblance of balance. I don't like to say it in public, but sometimes I join my girlfriend in the chorus of whimpers when a cute animal pops up on the Discovery Channel, but never—and I mean never—in the deer woods. I am there to complete my goal—kill a mature buck or doe. No time for gushing.

Mahochi Leopard Redux [galleries]

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:56:37 -0400

A leopard hunt is an interesting combination of seemingly disparate elements. Hours of checking bait and shooting bait are punctuated with more hours of boredom sitting in a blind waiting for a cat to appear.

Turkey Shot Placement for Bowhunters(galleries)

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:55:26 -0400

An archer’s guide on where to tag that turkey for ideal shot placement.

NRA PRESIDENT RON SCHMEITS IN AFRICA [galleries]

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:48:29 -0400

NRA President Ron Schmeits is a man on a mission. Whether it's in the boardroom or on safari in Africa, President Schmeits is constantly striving to preserve our firearm freedoms and improve mentoring for tomorrow’s shooters and hunters.

AH BragBoard: Top Turkeys [galleries]

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:46:59 -0400

The turkey trophy shots are pouring in to the American Hunter's BragBoard, and we thought it was about time to highlight the best. Keep those trophy shots coming!

One-Track Mind: Family Charged with poaching more than 90 Deer [blogs]

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:20:22 -0400

When I read this I had did a double take. Wait, make that a triple take. Do I need to get Walker Texas Ranger out to Utah to lay down the law? It seems that after maybe 20 or 30 poached animals a competent law man would take notice. But I digress. At least the Manson family of poaching is out of the woods and cradled in the long arms of the law. This is probably the worst case of illegally harvesting game I've ever come across. Can anybody out there top it?

American Hunter's Journal: South Dakota Turkey Hunt, Day 1, 8:22 p.m. [blogs]

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:29:49 -0400

My plane touched down in Rapid City, S.D., at around 2 p.m. and we rounded up our party to head toward Belvidere. We hustled along the highway toward our destination as the South Dakota landscape became a blur. There wasn't much time to waste. After we got settled into camp and had a bite to eat there would only be a few hours of daylight left.

American Headline Hunter: Talking Texas Gov. [blogs]

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:17:02 -0400

I’m pretty impressed at Gov. Perry’s wherewithal with a handgun, especially when the blood and adrenaline were pumping. Heck, I can barely hit a wily coyote with a .22-250 Remington 700, a 14X Leupold and a Johnny Stewart predator call, much less my carry gun. And kudos to you, Gov., for not being afraid to exercise your right of self-defense and property. I hope other wimpish governors, like Mike Bloomberg, for example, who would’ve had to have his team of bodyguards fly to the rescue, are taking notes.

Game Cam Leads to Conviction [news]

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:15:31 -0400

Former Idaho resident, Aaron Loosli was convicted on wildlife related violations following the detection of a trail camera placed over illegal bear bait in 2008. The violations occurred on tape and were used as evidence to convict Loosli.

Texas Gov. Shoots Coyote [news]

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:14:15 -0400

After a coyote menaced Texas Governor Rick Perry's puppy during an early morning jog in February, the Governor took the coyote with a single shot from his laser-sighted pistol. Perry, a Republican running for a third full term, is a concealed handgun permit holder, and carries a .380 Ruger in his belt. Perry says he carries his gun on the remote jogging trails near his house because he's afraid of snakes and the threat of predators—just like this coyote.

Reports of Illegal Hunting Lead to Marijuana Bust [news]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:14:49 -0400

When police responded to a report of illegal turkey hunting in Goshen, Conn., they stumbled upon more than just one crime. Officers arrived at a largely wooded area and found Gary Hall and another man, both dressed in camouflage, engaged in marijuana farming operations. Hall was immediately caught on the scene, while his accomplice—who remains at large—was able to escape.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Canada's Spring Waterfowl Habitat Conditions [blogs]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:13:20 -0400

Ducks Unlimited reports on Canada's spring habitat conditions. It appears that many areas crucial to waterfowl reproduction continue to suffer from drought. Last year marked the first time that more waterfowl nested in the United States (14 million) than in Canada (12.5 million).

American Hunter's Journal: South Dakota Turkey Hunt, Day 1 [blogs]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:37:22 -0400

Follow Ben O'Brien as he heads to South Dakota in search of his first Merriam's gobbler, and learn about his lucky hunting gear in the first journal entry of the trip.

iPhone App for Sportsman Channel [news: new products]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:51:32 -0400

Sportsman Channel announced today the launch of its Sportsman App, an innovative iPhone application designed specifically for the American Sportsmen who makes hunting, shooting and fishing an integral part of their lives. This free app is now available at the iPhone App Store and is the first-of-its-kind in the sportsman media space.

Scent-Killing Machine: Terror Tool? [news]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:40:47 -0400

The Ozonics HR-100, created to help hunters mask human smells, can be found at any local hunting store, but a series of tests done by a Canadian Intelligence report concluded that this inexpensive device has the potential to mask explosives completely. This would make it the perfect tool for terrorists plotting to attack subways, buildings and other urban areas.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Subsistence Hunters Protest New Duck Stamp Law [blogs]

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:38:30 -0400

A new law that goes into effect this year requiring subsistence duck hunters to buy duck stamps has "Alaska Native" groups riled up. According to protesters, many Native Alaskans do not work and therefore can't afford the $15 fee (I wonder if they're aware the price is likely to go up). They also argue the stamps are not available in many rural locations.

One-Track Mind: Jared Allen iPhone App [blogs]

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:14:56 -0400

Don't look now, my pseudo friend Jared Allen is pushing his mullet militia into the mainstream—one giant, fierce step at a time. Last summer we caught of up with JA to chat about his thrill-seeking hunting efforts, and now comes wind of his campaign to bring his thrilling lifestyle to the masses.

The Great Black Bear Comeback [Hunting: Big Game]

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:30:39 -0400

With populations reaching levels not seen in decades, the American black bear is making a monster comeback.

Guns & Loads for Black Bears [Hunting: Big Game]

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:26:04 -0400

There are tougher big game animals out there. But bears are bears, and a poorly-hit bear that escapes into thick cover and must be tracked can be bad news.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: How to Make a Pheasant Habitat [blogs]

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:20:23 -0400

Pheasants Forever has the Habitat Top Ten Tips for Landowners. It delves into such topics as nesting and winter/shelter cover, food plots, trees, cost-cutting measures and the best types of seeds. It's a pretty good round-up that should help you make life a little easier for a few pheasants or quail, even if you don't have a huge property.

Thoroughly Wilderness Elk [hunting: adventure]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:43:45 -0400

Travel back in time to a wilderness undisturbed by human encroachment and rediscover what hunting is all about.

Dangerous Game Sights [gear]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:45:55 -0400

Out there at binocular distances, none of Africa’s game is dangerous. Stalk close and use your sights the way they were intended.

TriStar Viper G2 [gear]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:41:37 -0400

The Viper G2 is a well-thought-out, value-priced gun that I suspect will cause few people any buyer’s remorse.

Leica Rangemaster CRF 1200 [gear]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:40:03 -0400

Cameron Hopkins is primarily an African hunter and the ranges he encounters are not usually long, but no matter, this rangefinder can do it all.

How to Choose Safari Boots [gear]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:37:46 -0400

There are three rules for African footwear: comfort, comfort and comfort.

One-Track Mind: Bucks From the BragBoard: Evelyn's Georgia Giant [blogs]

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:13:56 -0400

This dandy buck was busted by Evelyn Poinessa of Colquitt County, Ga. It's just one of the hundreds of shots we've received from our loyal readers for the American Hunter's BragBoard. I always love to see chocolate-horned giants from down South, or anywhere else for that matter. Throughout the year, I'll be highlighting some of my favorites and hoping to sniff one close to this big when I can finally get my bow out in September.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Pittman-Robertson Funds Used for Ill-Advised Study [blogs]

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:08:34 -0400

This one really makes my blood boil: Pittman-Robertson funds are the very backbone of hunter-conservationism, and yet, they are being used to fund a government study of dove hunters' attitudes toward lead ammunition.

Dreaming of Brown Bear [hunting: adventure]

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:40:04 -0400

There's no better place to be than floating down an Alaskan river over the backs of dying salmon with a brown bear tag and a new Remington rifle.

Your BragBoard: The Top 20 [galleries]

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:38:33 -0400

We've received over 170 submissions to the American Hunter BragBoard over the past months, and we thought it was about time to highlight the best. Check out the top 20 trophies for the month of April.

Welcome Back, Knight Rifles [news: industry]

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:41:48 -0400

This time last year Knight Rifles wasn't sure about its long-term future. An "overall industry downturn" as well as a reported sharp decline in sales derailed the 24-year-old American firearms manufacturer. Knight ceased gun production in July. Then came some exciting news for muzzleloader enthusiasts everywhere. On March 15, Plastics Industries, Inc., acquired the Knight Rifles brand, intellectual properties and real estate in Centerville, Iowa.

A Buck's Worst Nightmare [hunting:Whitetails]

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:13:51 -0400

Henry “Hank” Tassitano is one of the best hunters you've never heard of, and this is his story.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Will My Girlfriend Eat a Plate of Divers? [blogs]

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:03:01 -0400

Tonight I will do something that some of you may equate with suicide: I'm going to hand my girlfriend, Amanda, a plate of diving ducks and tell her to dig in. I did not arrive at this stage overnight. Rather, I carefully prepared my girlfriend's wild-game palate by starting with more delectable fare: grilled elk tenderloin, breaded pheasant parmesan, fried quail and sautéed wood ducks and mallards.

One-Track Mind: Montana Bans Trail Cam Usage? [blogs]

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:01:08 -0400

I've become accustomed to using my Bushnell trail cam over the last year, and I know it is a vital tool in my bowhunting efforts. Seems that Montana doesn't agree with my sentiments (during hunting season). But that doesn't exactly mean it was a change in the state's hunting regualtions.

One-Track Mind: The Buck Truck [blogs]

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:42:19 -0400

The Buck Truck," as it's so aptly named, was a rather clever invention from American Hunter reader and avid outdoorsman Ed Krystosek It's funny what you can do with a little creativity, $3,600 and a need to go off-road in style. Ed says it was fun to build, kept him out of his wife's hair for a few hours and is consequently the talk of the town.

How to Take a Game Photo [hunting]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:36:47 -0400

Bill Buckley has seen hundreds of photographs that all look alike. And frankly, they’re depressing. You can do better. Here’s how.

Under New Law, Vandals Pay [news: regional]

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:14:40 -0400

tAfter several devastating acts of vandalism, Montana state parks, fishing sites and wildlife management areas finally have the law on their side. House Bill 223, which was passed during Montana's 2009 legislative session, states that all convictions of criminal mischief or trespassing on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks' properties will result in the revocation of all hunting, trapping and fishing privileges.

American Headline Hunter: First Hunt Captures Imagination of Autistic Boy [blogs]

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:46:53 -0400

ESPN.com special writer Heidi Stanislawski chronicles her experience of taking her young, autistic son Mason on a Northwest Tennessee Kids Hunting for a Cure turkey hunt. The gun-owning mom was nervous about Mason’s maturity level in such a serious setting, but in the end, despite not getting a turkey (but spying many cool animals), Mason proudly considers himself a turkey hunter and wishes to go again.

AHTV: Kentucky Gobblers [video]

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:42:56 -0400

Karen Mehall travels to Kentucky after some wily old strutters in this episode of AHTV.

Troopers Rescue Men Trapped by Moose [news: weird & wild]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:36:31 -0400

Two Ohio men vacationing in Alaska were in for a surprise when they decided to go snowshoeing one afternoon. Sean Evans and Josh Clark were headed to a cabin on the Kenai Peninsula, south of Anchorage, when they suddenly found themselves in the middle of a confrontation between a moose and a wolf.

Plea Agreement for Man Who Fed Wild Bears [news: weird & wild]

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:36:40 -0400

As reported by newsminer.com, a 71-year-old Alaskan man’s passion for bears has lead to criminal charges. Charlie Vandergaw has pled guilty to eight counts of illegally feeding game. Prosecutors have dismissed another 12 counts against the man, all for feeding dog kibble and cookies to the wild bears that frequented his remote cabin.

Strutting Turkey Decoys: Worth the Investment? [turkey hunting]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:38:33 -0400

So the question I am asking myself this spring is, do I really need a struting decoy? They may be marketed as about as guaranteed a technique as you can buy for the turkey woods, but truth be told, too many folks buy these things thinking they will help them overcome a lack of scouting, poor calling skills and lack of hunting experience. They can certainly be a part of your hunting plan, but not a backwoods sort of government bail-out plan that magically will solve all your problems. What do you think?

Decisions on Distance [turkey hunting]

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:09:21 -0400

The essence of turkey hunting with a shotgun involves an “up close and personal” situation. Jim Casada looks at the issue of distance head on.

The Gobbling Code [turkey hunting]

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:09:10 -0400

Listen for these hidden messages in the language of longbeards. When you learn to crack the gobbling code, you’ll have a better chance of seducing them into range.

AH BragBoard [galleries]

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:44:50 -0400

Don't forget to stop by the AH Bragboard to post your latest trophy!

West Virginia Thrill Killers Arrested [news]

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:41:16 -0400

Three adults and two juveniles from Braxton County have been arrested and charged with multiple violations of West Virginia wildlife laws in what Division of Natural Resources (DNR) Law Enforcement officers are calling "thrill kill" deer poaching incidents.

Troopers Rescue Men Trapped by Moose [news]

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:39:56 -0400

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Hemingway: An Unapologetic Wingshooter [blogs]

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:06:53 -0400

I'm currently nose deep in a terrific little read titled, "Hemingway on Hunting." It's a collection of hunting-related passages from Ernest Hemingway's various novels, short stories and even personal letters. Much of it details Hemingway's love affair with African game, however, I'm partial to what "Papa" had to say about bird hunting.

Name My Whitetail Blog: How to Make Shot, React for Hollywood [blogs]

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:14:08 -0400

If I can't be out in the woods, I'd rather be watching someone else hunt. Such is the life of a big buck addict. I've watched all the hits, misses and drooled over trophies I couldn't even imagine, and I've examined each hunter's reaction. Depending on just how massive that buck turns out to be, you might see a cheer reminiscent of Tigger on a Red Bull binge or the more subdued, thankful celebration.

American Headline Hunter: HSUS Shares Almost Nothing With Animal Shelters [blogs]

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:52:20 -0400

This headline appeared as a full page advertisement in the April 1, 2010 edition of USA Today. It was paid for by Humane Watch, a charity watchdog organization who has recently sniffed out HSUS for what it really is: a large money organization who is more about promoting its radical anti-hunting agenda than it is actually helping animals in need.

Lessons From the Ridgetop: Well, Whaddya Know! [blogs]

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:19:12 -0400

For decades the state of Wyoming, recognizing that its elk herds are a valuable resource that produces income for many of its residents, has fed many of those elk during the tough winters we usually experience. Managers of the National Elk Refuge outside of Jackson have fed elk during the winter, as well, to ensure a healthy, viable population in Yellowstone National Park.

Name My Whitetail Blog: Tackling the Urban Deer Population [blogs]

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 14:10:52 -0400

It's true, deer aren't so cute when they're decimating your shrubs or protruding through a broken windshield. On the other hand, a charbroiled venison steak comes highly recommended. All it takes is one well-placed arrow, and a little vision on the part of city managers and members of the hunting community in our rapidly changing modern world.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: What if we weren't bird hunters? [blogs]

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:08:17 -0400

A new NSSF/Harris poll reveals that about half of the people we know would try shooting if we'd just invite them to tag along. Maybe that should've made me think of a few friends I'd like to take shooting, but mostly it reminded me how lucky I am that my Dad took me shooting and later pheasant hunting. My friends, let me pose a rather frightening question: What if we weren't bird hunters?

To Sit or Git [hunting]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:24:18 -0400

There are two main schools of turkey hunting styles—”sit-n-call” and “run-n-gun.” But great hunters learn how to use both tactics. Follow along as American Hunter Magazine Managing Editor Jeff Johnston shows you how to get it done.

Name My Whitetail Blog: My Contest; the Final Five [blogs]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:23:19 -0400

So, the time has come. It's been over a week since I asked the AmericanHunter.org audience to help me name my blog, and now I have to select my favorite five. It was tough to choose from the over 40 names entered, but it was definitely a fun ride. Thanks to everyone who submitted a name and good luck to the final five. Choose your favorite and help someone win, and be sure to let me know if there are any that I missed.

Dogs, Shotguns and Other Vices: Hardest Mouth I've Ever Seen [blogs]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:22:18 -0400

I've hunted with some pretty hard-mouthed dogs in my day, but never one that would rip the bumper off a police car. "Winston the Bulldog," as he's come to be known, was taken to an animal shelter and nearly declared a "potentially dangerous dog." The city of Chattanooga, Tenn., has since allowed him to return home under the condition that he not be allowed loose again.

Friends of NRA Sells Final Kimber Marias [news]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:21:29 -0400

The NRA Foundation's Friends of NRA program has announced that the final Kimber Marias, donated by Kimber Manufacturing in 2008, has been sold. Available through the Friends of NRA sponsor program, the shotguns have raised in excess of $700,000 for the shooting sports.

Web Encounters of the Hunting Kind [hunting]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:21:00 -0400

These days the ‘Net is like one big hunting camp, and you'll be lucky if you stumble upon a great storyteller around the Web's campfire. You'll be even luckier if that story holds your attention. AmericanHunter.org's Ben O'Brien is in search of folks who are bringing old school hunting tradition to the new school of social media. Up first is Chris Walls, a part-time videographer who uses YouTube as his hunting forum.

A Lion Named Blondie [hunting]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:19:31 -0400

]He was a stock raider, a cattle killer, and he was terrorizing the local tribe of herders near a camp in central Tanzania. Named for his strawberry blond mane, Blondie was cagey, clever and cunning, so he’d evaded previous attempts to hunt him. Find out if Cameron Hopkins was up to the task.

Addicted to Shed Hunting [galleries]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:11:05 -0400

Shed hunting has become increasingly popular as an offseason activity for many hunters during the past decade. In the West, there is an underground cult-like following of the "sport." Here is a glimpse of our addiction……

American Headline Hunter: Rabid Otter Mauls Elderly Man [blogs]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:17:29 -0400

When 96-year-old Floridian Morrell Denton went for his daily walk, he didn’t know resident evil would be unleashed on him in the form of a blood-thirsty, three-feet-long rabid otter. After a 15-minute struggle that involved gnashing otter teeth, copious bloodshed, a shovel, a 9-1-1 call and a cop-fired gunshot, the possessed aquatic mammal was put down.

Vermont Readying for Spring Turkey Hunt [news]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:15:46 -0400

What makes Vermont's spring gobbler season special? Vermont's hunting is statewide during the spring season. Vermont's turkey population is one of the highest in New England. You can buy a turkey hunting license without having to go through a lottery. The turkey license comes with two spring tags for two bearded birds, and one tag for a turkey of either sex in the fall season. Plus, you get to hunt the entire weekend, because hunting is allowed on Sundays.

My Dad's Adventure [hunting]

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:14:19 -0400

For a father and son, hunting can forge a lifetime bond. This is the story of a lifelong hunter's first trek into wilds of Quebec for caribou, and the stories he shared with his son, ultimately strengthening their bond and lighting a fire for their hunting future.