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DeSantis has released the M74 Predator II Bandoleer Rig, as a secure carry option for the backcountry hunter. Built from a five-part ballistic-nylon laminate, the M74 Predator II is intended for large-frame, scoped revolvers. An integral flap with a fastener provides not only protection from the elements, but also adds security. A wide, padded bandoleer strap supports the weight of these heavy handguns well, for optimal comfort. For a smooth draw, the holster is lined with low-friction pack cloth. A belt tie-down strap is also included, for added stability. For more information on the M74 Predator II Bandoleer Rig, available for revolvers with barrels from 6 1/2-inches to 8 3/8-inches, please visit desantisholster.com.MSRP: $139.99
If you’re hunting deer or elk in the West this fall, consider getting a bear tag. Many states offer over-the-counter bear tags, some you can even purchase after the season has begun.
Shane Mahoney, president and CEO of Conservation Visions Inc., received the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies’ (AFWA) 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at a September ceremony in Lancaster, Pa.
On November 3, Colorado voters rejected Amendment 83, a proposed constitutional amendment that would have designated hunting and fishing as the preferred means of managing the state’s fish and wildlife populations. To pass, the amendment needed 55 percent of the vote or more. It fell about 10 percentage points short of that minimum.
The 8x57mm, also known as the 8x57 JS, the 7.92x57mm Mauser or the 8mm Mauser, has been with us since 1888, and has directly—or indirectly—brought us a wide array of cartridges which we hold dear. Let's take a closer look at that array.