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<item><title><![CDATA[Things I’ve Learned About Public-Land Elk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every generation has a story starting with, “I remember the good old days.” Elk hunters have a similar dialogue and although elk numbers are at some of their highest in modern history, public-land hunting still represents a sea of challenges. With decades of elk hunting in my rearview and an ongoing education, a few lessons I’ve learned from elk hunting may aid you in your public-land elk pursuits.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/things-i-ve-learned-about-public-land-elk/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/things-i-ve-learned-about-public-land-elk/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/hx3p2bye/w-h2026_09_knowhow-6-8set9-25-4.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134378274411670000" length="1917938" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Colorado Ballot Battle Heats Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The required number of valid signatures to put a “Right to Hunt and Fish Amendment” on Colorado’s Nov. 3 ballot was reached on Sept. 4. If approved by voters—according to Ballotpedia’s summary—it would add the “…right to hunt, fish, and take fish and wildlife through traditional methods” to the state constitution. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/colorado-ballot-battle-heats-up/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/colorado-ballot-battle-heats-up/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/nbufdf4p/colorado-ballot.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134378309303470000" length="194739" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: CZ 600+ ST3 American]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's #SundayGunday, we are taking a look at the new-for-2026 design of the CZ 600+ ST3 American, the ST3 being the long- and magnum-action model. Built by the legendary Czech company for the American market, this is a rifle adapted perfectly to hunting on this continent.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-cz-600-st3-american/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-cz-600-st3-american/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/znbfb4rf/cz-600-st3-american-2.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134380081256800000" length="760610" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[How Can Hunters Travel Out of State With Suppressed Firearms?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting federal and state agencies out of the way of the citizens who wish to use suppressors to make their guns more polite to their ears and to their neighbors’ is an ongoing, complex and multifaceted effort. There is, however, progress being made thanks to the Trump administration.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/how-can-hunters-travel-out-of-state-with-suppressed-firearms/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/how-can-hunters-travel-out-of-state-with-suppressed-firearms/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/30wnfzkw/herman-dead-air-beauty-shot.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134378768477930000" length="518794" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[A Shared Memory Between Life’s Chapters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out this memorable hunting story from member William Scott Aldridge.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/a-shared-memory-between-life-s-chapters/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/a-shared-memory-between-life-s-chapters/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/hyyfk3e1/w-h2026_09_membershunt-both-pig-19.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134366228181630000" length="2254331" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hardware Review: Browning BAR MK 4 Hunter]]></title><description><![CDATA[First, the Browning Automatic Rifle addressed in this article is not the renowned 1918 BAR of military fame. I’ve actually seen an American Rifleman editor hunt hogs with a reproduction 1918 BAR. While it was a spectacle to behold, it’s probably not the optimal choice for the deer woods, but hey, who am I to judge? The Browning BAR we’re talking about in this article is the iconic hunting rifle.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-browning-bar-mk-4-hunter/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-browning-bar-mk-4-hunter/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ui4pz4hc/w-h2026_09_hardwarew3848_tah-1756lead.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134365580890370000" length="891159" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Choice Ammunition—Montana’s Handloaded Factory Ammunition. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, we have many more projectile options than we’ve ever had. However, there are still some combinations that aren’t readily available, and some of our older cartridges have become all but unobtainable. Enter a boutique ammunition shop from Montana, the brainchild of Mr. Jon Wemple: meet Choice Ammunition.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/choice-ammunition-montana-s-handloaded-factory-ammunition/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/choice-ammunition-montana-s-handloaded-factory-ammunition/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/kg0mh0zx/lead-photo-choice-ammo.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134365564328970000" length="1475222" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Improving Buckshot Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckshot’s downrange effectiveness varies greatly, from stellar to lackluster, depending on the shotgun/choke configuration and specifics of the load. Here is what you need to know to extract its greatness.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/improving-buckshot-performance/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/improving-buckshot-performance/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/kheme3ou/carter-with-shotgun.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134365519577130000" length="1835869" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Last Minute Hunting Essentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for some last minute gear to take your hunting season to the next level? We have what you need. Check out our list of last minute hunting essentials for the season.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/last-minute-hunting-essentials/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/last-minute-hunting-essentials/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/dhcfpnyg/w-h2026_09_gear-millennium-l325-1.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134364880110100000" length="117324" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Nosler Whitetail Country Ammunition]]></title><description><![CDATA[This affordable option is for hunters who understand the effectiveness of an old-school, cup-and-core lead bullet.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-nosler-whitetail-country-ammunition/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-nosler-whitetail-country-ammunition/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ndnpfy3k/sundaygunday-nosler.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134372350138470000" length="501360" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Pellets Fly: An Airgun Hog Hunt in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author hunts the Space Coast with a pair of airguns from Gamo.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/pellets-fly-an-airgun-hog-hunt-in-florida/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/pellets-fly-an-airgun-hog-hunt-in-florida/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/2sejgqhb/w-h2026_09_f_hogs-dsc_2682.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134363734161130000" length="2180734" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Elk Hunt Excitement: Hammer-Slammed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Savage rifle does the trick on an Idaho elk hunt.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/elk-hunt-excitement-hammer-slammed/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/elk-hunt-excitement-hammer-slammed/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/gygcjla2/w-h2026_09_f_elk-hunt-psa9122.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134363714325100000" length="1266776" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms for $160 Million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal makes Smith &amp; Wesson Brands, Inc. the largest firearms manufacturer in the U.S.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/smith-wesson-acquires-savage-arms-for-160-million/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/smith-wesson-acquires-savage-arms-for-160-million/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/pgrftuee/savage-smith-acquisition.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134370668487370000" length="230381" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[The .404 Jeffery Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[The .404 Jeffery dates back to 1905 or 1906, and was supposedly created by W.J. Jeffery &amp; Co. to replicate the performance of the .450/400 3” Nitro Express, but in a bolt-action magazine rifle. But the offspring of that cartridge—as well as those cartridges which were “highly inspired” by the .404 Jeffery—have gotten much more of the spotlight than the .404 ever did.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/the-404-jeffery-family/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/the-404-jeffery-family/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/a4tdc5ds/lead-photo-404-jeffery-family.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134363649172670000" length="1455860" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Start ’Em with Squirrels—The Perfect Hunt for Junior Woodsmen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kentucky squirrel camp reminds the author how a hunting career and love of the woods can be launched by a single trigger press on a rimfire rifle.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/start-em-with-squirrels-the-perfect-hunt-for-junior-woodsmen/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/start-em-with-squirrels-the-perfect-hunt-for-junior-woodsmen/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/4c3cd1h2/ledew-h2026_09_f_squirrels-img_1995-jb.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134360233989330000" length="832935" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Benelli Invitational Raises $115,000 to Support Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 12th Annual Benelli USA Invitational took place Sept. 26 at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown, Md. Shooters from across the country were on hand for the special day of competitive shooting, camaraderie and, ultimately, support for those who served this nation in uniform.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/benelli-invitational-raises-115-000-to-support-veterans/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/benelli-invitational-raises-115-000-to-support-veterans/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/krnpalpl/benelli-invitational.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134366257023770000" length="470331" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[3 Muzzleloader Mishaps to Avoid	]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your smokepole sights are hovering over the vitals of an elk or deer, and you touch off the trigger. But did you make one of these mistakes? Let’s take a look through some things that can go wrong, before they ever do.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/3-muzzleloader-mishaps-to-avoid/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/3-muzzleloader-mishaps-to-avoid/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/hbme1abl/dont-look-around-the-smoke-follow-through-and-keep-your-stockweld-secure.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134360172761200000" length="1854070" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Submit Your Member's Best Hunt Entries NOW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now hear this, NRA American Hunter readers: this is a call for entries for American Hunter’s “2027 Members’ Best” feature story to run next year in our combined June/July print issue.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/submit-your-member-s-best-hunt-entries-now/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/submit-your-member-s-best-hunt-entries-now/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/plhia31w/w_h2026_06_members-best-2026-zimmerman-whitetail-buck.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134284195051770000" length="2248630" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Kent Cartridge Recall of Certain Shotshell Ammunition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Cartridge is recalling specific lots of select 12-gauge and 20-gauge shotshell ammunition due to the potential for excessive chamber pressure when fired. The issue is limited to the product code and lot number combinations identified below.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/kent-cartridge-recall-of-certain-shotshell-ammunition/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/kent-cartridge-recall-of-certain-shotshell-ammunition/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ixbnewk5/kent-cartridge-recall.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134366243388200000" length="142559" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Benelli Ethos Cordoba]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's #we’reSundayGunday, we are checking out the Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. shotgun, a hunt-focused model of Benelli’s competition-driven semi-automatic. Learn more about it on this exclusive video.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-benelli-ethos-cordoba/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-benelli-ethos-cordoba/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/nsfh0lne/ethos-cordoba-with-smoke.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134368357069600000" length="747497" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Trump Wants to Make the Outdoors Safe Again]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is attempting to reduce mosquito and tick-carried diseases, including the alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a tick-carried molecule linked to a potentially serious human allergy to red meat and other mammalian products. (AGS is primarily transmitted from bites from the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) in the U.S.)]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/trump-wants-to-make-the-outdoors-safe-again/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/trump-wants-to-make-the-outdoors-safe-again/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/wdfj3rpl/tick-on-grass.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134366266568200000" length="1137411" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Elk Tactics: It’s Not All About the Bugles]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s hard not to return the bugle of a bull in the wild. But the author is convinced tactics he uses with calling help seal the deal on public land.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/elk-tactics-it-s-not-all-about-the-bugles/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/elk-tactics-it-s-not-all-about-the-bugles/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/y3zbhymd/w-h2026_09_f_elk-tactics-eb355-elk-bull-copyright-mark-kayser-edt-jb.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134360198425000000" length="1605848" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Savage Arms Donates Five 250th Anniversary Rifles to IHEA-USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savage Arms has donated five Axis 2 Pro 250th Edition rifles to the International Hunter Education Association–USA (IHEA-USA) in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Only 60 of the rifles were produced.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/savage-arms-donates-five-250th-anniversary-rifles-to-ihea-usa/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/savage-arms-donates-five-250th-anniversary-rifles-to-ihea-usa/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/3qcnu5ht/savage-arms-donates.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134359607515170000" length="41610" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before My First Elk Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[I grew up hunting whitetails in the Midwest, and while I thought I was in “elk shape” on my first western hunt, I quickly learned that chasing elk at high elevation requires an entirely different level of fitness. You’ll likely hike for hours, oftentimes at high elevation, and many of trails you’ll follow are filled with deadfall and uneven rocks. If you’re fortunate enough to fill your tag, the real work starts. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/5-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-before-my-first-elk-hunt/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/5-things-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-before-my-first-elk-hunt/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/m5skeuul/hunter-at-daybreak.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134359578191230000" length="1406049" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Ruger Halts Production of Several Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Oct. 13 Ruger issued a memo to distributors informing them that after an exhaustive internal review of its product portfolio—that weighed demand, manufacturing expense and complexity—production of four revolvers has been halted. Pending orders were cancelled. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/ruger-halts-production-of-several-models/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/ruger-halts-production-of-several-models/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/5mwekx0s/ruger-halts-production-of-some.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134364888279000000" length="107073" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Head to Head: The 6.5 PRC vs. the 7mm PRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornady's Precision Rifle Cartridge series has been a hit among hunters and target shooters alike, and within the lineup, the 6.5 PRC and the 7mm PRC have proven to be extremely popular. Let’s take a closer look into what makes this pair tick, and which might make the best choice for you.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/head-to-head-the-6-5-prc-vs-the-7mm-prc/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/head-to-head-the-6-5-prc-vs-the-7mm-prc/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/0n2mk2sr/lead-photo-a.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134358469922270000" length="1354420" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Arizona Asks Public to Look Out for New World Screwworm]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sept. 17 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—working with the New Mexico Livestock Board and New Mexico Department of Agriculture—announced that a horse was identified with a New World screwworm (NWS) infested wound in Grant County, N.M, which borders southern Arizona.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/arizona-asks-public-to-look-out-for-new-world-screwworm/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/arizona-asks-public-to-look-out-for-new-world-screwworm/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/1ibjmw5z/azfd.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134359541461400000" length="150109" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Smart Optics 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smart optics are changing the way hunters and shooters approach distance, accuracy and confidence in the field. Rangefinding riflescopes, dial-up turrets and integrated ballistic systems are no longer gimmicks. They work, but only if you take the time to understand them and use them to their full potential.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/smart-optics-101/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/smart-optics-101/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/3oam5bnn/fenson-coues-hunt-1.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134357766770500000" length="1569269" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Says Me: The Egalitarian Elk Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted's ode to the great American elk hunt. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/says-me-the-egalitarian-elk-hunt/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/says-me-the-egalitarian-elk-hunt/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/3x3cv2bi/w-h2026_09_saysme-gettyimages-475336388.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134357736329870000" length="1791295" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Range Review: Sharps Bros. Hellbreaker Folding .22 LR AR Pistol]]></title><description><![CDATA[This AR-15 pattern rimfire pistol from Sharps Bros. is accurate and reliable while highlighting the cool factor!]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/range-review-sharps-bros-hellbreaker-folding-22-lr-ar-pistol/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/range-review-sharps-bros-hellbreaker-folding-22-lr-ar-pistol/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/wrnbc3hl/001_ar22ps_pistol_left_01.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134357635670830000" length="2318003" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on #SundayGunday, we’re taking a look at the Springfield Model 2020 Boundary. The gun is Springfield’s take on the classic American deer rifle, but with a fully carbon fiber, AG Sportsman stock finished in hand-painted Rogue camouflage. Learn more about it in this exclusive video.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-springfield-armory-model-2020-boundary/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-springfield-armory-model-2020-boundary/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/b1plgvmk/model-2020-boudnary-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134361425941970000" length="735959" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hunting October Whitetails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious how to hunt whitetails in every phase of October and November? Check out Frank Miniter's tips and tricks for bagging a big one.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hunting-october-whitetails/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hunting-october-whitetails/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/rz3b1dzb/whitetail-buck-in-woodland.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134356881528900000" length="1458184" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Tips for the Deer Season Opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious about how to hunt early season? Mike Roux shares some hard-learned tips for how to tackle it no matter your neck of the woods.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/tips-for-the-deer-season-opener/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/tips-for-the-deer-season-opener/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/zatabgd0/buck-in-velvet-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134356782086430000" length="1612079" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Sportsmen Expected to Reap $40 Million in Sales Tax Savings in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida’s 2026 Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs through December 31, eliminating sales tax on eligible firearms, ammunition, and hunting, fishing and camping equipment.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sportsmen-expected-to-reap-40-million-in-sales-tax-savings-in-florida/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sportsmen-expected-to-reap-40-million-in-sales-tax-savings-in-florida/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/f5hnq3d1/governor-de-santis.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134351793773100000" length="349711" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Behind the Bullet: The .22 Long]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we could rewind the clock to 1871, before the .45-70 Government and .45 Colt existed, and when cartridges themselves were just establishing a foothold in the shooting world, you’d find a pair of .22-caliber rimfire designs: the .22 Short and the .22 Long. Aptly named, these cartridges would survive well into the 20th century, ultimately being conquered by the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. But in certain situations, the .22 Long cartridge still makes good sense, and actually has a few specialized applications.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/behind-the-bullet-the-22-long/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/behind-the-bullet-the-22-long/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/pddcms1a/lead-photo-22-loing.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134353511999430000" length="1251618" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Reviewed: Sitka’s Blizzard Pro Parka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitka seems to keep “one upping” themselves with gear that not only keeps hunters in the field at a good comfort level, but also with gear that is well made and fits extremely well. Need a parka for the extreme cold, wet or wind? This Sitka product that could be the last parka you will need!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/reviewed-sitka-s-blizzard-pro-parka/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/reviewed-sitka-s-blizzard-pro-parka/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ggdhne5d/author-wearing-sitka-blizzard-pro-parka-1.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134353495530470000" length="744241" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Suffix to Say: The Savage 99 by the Letter(s)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A savage primer to the letters that make up the models of the 99.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/suffix-to-say-the-savage-99-by-the-letter-s/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/suffix-to-say-the-savage-99-by-the-letter-s/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/5kipbu2e/bogard-99-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134353432450900000" length="1448607" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New Black-Bellied Whistling Duck Season in Louisiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special nine-day Louisiana black-bellied whistling duck season began Oct. 3 and runs through Oct. 11.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-black-bellied-whistling-duck-season-in-louisiana/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-black-bellied-whistling-duck-season-in-louisiana/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/mulhxirv/new-season.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134356843269470000" length="350340" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Choosing the Proper Goose Load]]></title><description><![CDATA[When gunning for geese, use these tips to select the optimal load.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/choosing-the-proper-goose-load/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/choosing-the-proper-goose-load/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/d0ec1bod/goose-and-gun-2.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134351628709670000" length="2271086" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: Derya Arms EX1300 O/U Shotgun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derya Arms has introduced the EX1300, a break-action over/under shotgun offered in 12-gauge, 20-gauge and .410 bore.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-derya-arms-ex1300-o-u-shotgun/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-derya-arms-ex1300-o-u-shotgun/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ro1b0bbu/lede-ext1300.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134347187223470000" length="142982" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Spandau Arms RL]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week on #SundayGunday, were discussing a new classic hunting rifle, the RL Bolt-Action from Spandau. Chambered in the classic and dependable .308 Winchester, the first thing you’ll notice is that this rig looks a lot like a wood stocked Remington 700, and that’s because that’s basically what it is. Learn more about it in this exclusive video.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-spandau-arms-rl/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-spandau-arms-rl/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/g0yix5uy/spandau-rl-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134355810139800000" length="448313" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hunting Small Game: An Overview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious how to get started in small game hunting? Red on as Tim Hovey reflects on how small-game hunting shaped his development as a hunter, taught him patience, stalking, shooting and fieldcraft. He describes hunting rabbits, squirrels, hares, and marmots in Idaho, highlighting the challenges unique to both rimfire and shotgun. He also recounts introducing his daughters to hunting, and encourages experienced hunters to revisit their small-game roots.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hunting-small-game-an-overview/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hunting-small-game-an-overview/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/nhnlwqxh/a-limit-of-shotgun-rabbits.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134348246930900000" length="2723925" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Whitetail Knowledge: Why So Many Late Fawns?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is the information I gleaned from an interview I conducted with a whitetail biologist to answer my whitetail question of the year. That question is: Why are we seeing so many new fawns in August and September?]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/whitetail-knowledge-why-so-many-late-fawns/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/whitetail-knowledge-why-so-many-late-fawns/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/bx0px2hj/lede-fawn-near-a-flowing-stream.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134347219002230000" length="2070092" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Delisting of Wolves Addressed by President Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sept. 4 President Donald J. Trump issued “Supporting America’s Ranchers,” an executive order that addresses a variety of concerns in the domestic meat supply. Section 3, “Helping Ranchers Combat Predation” includes at least one directive of interest to hunters. It addresses the decades-old controversy over wolves and the Endangered Species Act status that too often hamstrings management.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/delisting-of-wolves-addressed-by-president-trump/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/delisting-of-wolves-addressed-by-president-trump/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/yudesmbg/walf-licking-lips.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134347219736700000" length="1019899" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Range Review: Leupold VX-Freedom Straight Wall 3-9x40]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Leupold VX-Freedom Straight Wall 3-9x40—making life easier for hunters since the day it was introduced. Learn more about it here in Phil Massaro's in depth review.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/range-review-leupold-vx-freedom-straight-wall-3-9x40/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/range-review-leupold-vx-freedom-straight-wall-3-9x40/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/1noezro5/vx-freedom-lede-image.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134346533824730000" length="1420676" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Field Review: Vortex Diamondback Rimfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal clear optics that function as advertised are critical whether you are trying to bag the buck of a lifetime, or burn a groundhog that is wreaking havoc on your garden. For the latter, enter the Vortex Diamondback Rimfire!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/field-review-vortex-diamondback-rimfire/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/field-review-vortex-diamondback-rimfire/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fclnorbz/the-vortex-diamondback-mounted-on-a-ruger-m77-17-hmr-is-a-great-combo-for-taking-out-groundhogs.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134346502292870000" length="1933480" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hardware Review: Winchester Supreme Long Range]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winchester’s new Supreme Long Range ammo, loaded with the company’s new BC Max bullet, was built to drop game at distance. The BC Max bullet is a heavy-for-caliber, extended-boattail projectile with a high BC and a large-diameter, heat-resistant polymer tip to initiate devastating terminal performance at extended ranges. It’s a tack-driving combo.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-winchester-supreme-long-range/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-winchester-supreme-long-range/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/pjhlkq2f/w-h2026_08_hardwarew3844_tah-1903final-jb.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134341965367630000" length="1252695" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Endowment Expands Black Bear Wildlife Conservation Research in Wisconsin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boone and Crockett Club, alongside the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the UWSP Foundation, has officially established the Stephens Family Foundation Boone and Crockett Wildlife Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (UWSP).]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/endowment-expands-black-bear-wildlife-conservation-research-in-wisconsin/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/endowment-expands-black-bear-wildlife-conservation-research-in-wisconsin/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/c0hd3ddq/boone-and-crockett.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134346454194430000" length="171253" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Range Tested: Traditions' .50 Caliber Nitrobolt Muzzleloader]]></title><description><![CDATA[A review on this latest addition to Traditions' Federal Firestick powered line up.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/range-tested-traditions-50-caliber-nitrobolt-muzzleloader/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/range-tested-traditions-50-caliber-nitrobolt-muzzleloader/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fosetcqc/003_tnb50_l_gun_01.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134342015940600000" length="1321962" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Winchester Contributes More Than $500,000 to Conservation for a Continent Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winchester recently announced it has contributed more than $500,000 over the past seven years to the historic Ducks Unlimited (DU) Conservation for a Continent Campaign. The campaign generated an unprecedented $4.06 billion for continental conservation and stands as the most ambitious conservation campaign ever undertaken on behalf of North America’s wetlands and waterfowl.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/winchester-contributes-more-than-500-000-to-conservation-for-a-continent-campaign/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/winchester-contributes-more-than-500-000-to-conservation-for-a-continent-campaign/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/2s0jfffu/winchester-contributes.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134341957838000000" length="231558" type="image/jpg" /></item>
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