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This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Browning Maxus II Camo—Vintage Tan. An update of Browning's popular Maxus platform, the Maxus II boasts a gas-operated semi-automatic action, and a customizable stock. On the exterior, the Vintage Tan finish manages to be simultaneously eye-catching on the gun rack, yet understated and durable enough for use in the field. For more information on this unique waterfowler, check out the video embedded above, hosted by Digital Associate Editor David Herman. MSRP: $1,829.99;browning.com.
Henry Repeating Arms has introduced the Founding Fathers Collection, a series of seven Tribute Edition rifles honoring the men who shaped the American republic: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton.
In Italy, ragù simply refers to a slow-cooked meat sauce. Bolognese—ragù alla Bolognese—is just one regional variation that originated in Bologna and traditionally incorporates tomatoes, wine, milk, and finely minced meat simmered low and slow until deeply rich and complex. But some of the most beautiful ragù dishes in Italy contain little or no tomato at all. This version uses axis deer simply because that’s what I happened to have in the freezer, but this sauce works beautifully with almost any species of venison.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has released its 2026 Waterfowl Population Status Report. This report contains results from surveys and population estimation methods conducted by the USFWS, Canadian Wildlife Service and numerous state and provincial partners.