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<item><title><![CDATA[Anti-Hunting Oregon Voter Petition Fails To Make Ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed petition in Oregon that would ban all hunting and fishing, as well as ranching and more, failed both its signature counts to get on the November ballot, according to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/anti-hunting-oregon-voter-petition-fails-to-make-ballot/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/anti-hunting-oregon-voter-petition-fails-to-make-ballot/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ucmhiqby/oregon-flag-fabric-background-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134297236728830000" length="2665233" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hardware Review: Hornady 338 ARC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a cartridge that's easy to suppress, but still hits hard? Check out the 338 ARC, from Hornady. Jeff Johnston gives a thorough review of the cartridge here.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-hornady-338-arc/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-hornady-338-arc/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/bbxljeyr/w_h2026_06_hardware-w3814_tah-2879lead.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134285141259200000" length="1111214" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Steelhead Outdoors Stackable Vertical Door Handgun Locker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steelhead Outdoors engineered a stackable Vertical Door Handgun Locker similar to storage systems used by law-enforcement agencies.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-steelhead-outdoors-stackable-vertical-door-handgun-locker/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-steelhead-outdoors-stackable-vertical-door-handgun-locker/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/dxlli125/ledevertical-door-handgun-locker.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134285045882100000" length="766384" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Clemson University Conservation Program Reaches Endowment Goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boone and Crockett Club recently announced the wildlife conservation program at Clemson University has reached its $5 million endowment goal. Thanks to more than a decade of fundraising and support led by club member Johnny Evans—and other key contributors—the studies at the school focusing on sound, scientific wildlife conservation will continue into the future.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/clemson-university-conservation-program-reaches-endowment-goal/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/clemson-university-conservation-program-reaches-endowment-goal/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/sxmbsyfv/largest-crowd-ever.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134296237527170000" length="170670" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Know How: First Guns for Junior Shooters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious what gun to start out a junior shooter on? Bryce Towsley is a man with experience. Read on for some tips on what to get the young hunter in your life.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/know-how-first-guns-for-junior-shooters/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/know-how-first-guns-for-junior-shooters/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fghndvi0/ledew_h2026_06_knowhow-d2576359.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134284336819900000" length="2164985" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Kent Cartridge Southern Reserve Dove]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kent Cartridge introduces Southern Reserve Dove, a purpose-built load designed for fast shooting and performance in the dove fields.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-kent-cartridge-southern-reserve-dove/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-kent-cartridge-southern-reserve-dove/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/jcqjjn1f/ledesouthern-reserve-dove.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134284371134970000" length="559967" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Springfield Armory SA-35 4"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springfield's SA-35 4” maintains the “wood and steel” vibes of yesteryear, with a blued finish on the gun’s carbon steel, and checkered walnut grips. Curious about this updated version of a true classic? Check out this exclusive edition of #SundayGunday.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-springfield-armory-sa-35-4/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-springfield-armory-sa-35-4/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/h2gk4jdf/herman-shooting-sa-35-4-inch.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134294928134100000" length="534532" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Will Grizzly Bear Management be Returned to the States?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the grizzly bear in the Lower 48 was given Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection as a threatened species in 1975, it was supposed to be a temporary protection that would be lifted once populations met or exceeded specific goals. Now more than a half century later and with grizzly populations that have spread and met or far surpassed the goals set in 1975.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/will-grizzly-bear-management-be-returned-to-the-states/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/will-grizzly-bear-management-be-returned-to-the-states/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/sqbofraq/grizzly-bear-in-the-water.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134293957664870000" length="1637757" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Leupold LCO Pro F2 Red-Dot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leupold &amp; Stevens, Inc. has launched its LCO Pro F2 red-dot sight, combining optical clarity, reliability and purpose-built features in a full-sized red dot.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-leupold-lco-pro-f2-red-dot/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-leupold-lco-pro-f2-red-dot/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/wvplxxcj/lede-lco-pro-f2.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134293691260430000" length="274628" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Member's Best 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am heartened by this year’s entries. In addition to fabulous photographs, almost all of you delivered exceptional narratives of your hunts. We used your very words wherever possible because it’s an honor to see you all rise to such an occasion as sharing a special moment with your fellow hunters. You now know a little bit about what drives an outdoor writer. —J. Scott Olmsted, Editor in Chief]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/member-s-best-2026/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/member-s-best-2026/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/t3kdx4fy/w_h2026_06_members-best-2026-wallach-bison.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134284195020100000" length="1982205" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Vortex Crossfire II]]></title><description><![CDATA[Available with either a red or green dot, the Vortex Crossfire II Red Dot lineup brings added function to the Crossfire series.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-vortex-crossfire-ii/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-vortex-crossfire-ii/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/laonqaj1/lede-crossfire-ii.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134281706760470000" length="405278" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[USFWS Proposes New Grizzly Bear Management Rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 17 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) published a proposed rulemaking change on the Federal Register that, if approved, would allow western states to better manage their grizzly bear population. Despite their burgeoning population the big bruins remain on the “endangered” list under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a fact that has paralyzed regional conservation efforts, impacted other wildlife populations and dramatically increased human/bear conflicts.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/usfws-proposes-new-grizzly-bear-management-rule/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/usfws-proposes-new-grizzly-bear-management-rule/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/qipfn11e/lede-usfws-proposes.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134292726522330000" length="715749" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Gear Roundup: Summer Shooting Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking to up your marksmanship skills this summer, or just plink around for fun? Check out this roundup of gear tailor-made for summer shooting fun.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/gear-roundup-summer-shooting-fun/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/gear-roundup-summer-shooting-fun/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/eupicoae/ledew_h2026_06_gear-winchesterleverrange.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134280679466770000" length="980650" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: ALPS Mountaineering Micro Air Pump]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALPS Mountaineering has released its Micro Air portable air pump. Compact and convenient, this pump packs a punch of inflation and is small enough to be hooked to a keychain without sticking out. This air pump delivers plenty of power without worrying about a battery going dead because it is connected to an external power bank.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-alps-mountaineering-micro-air-pump/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-alps-mountaineering-micro-air-pump/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/mikdhcuq/lede-micro-air-pump.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134280672709830000" length="786584" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Cartridge Legacies: The .30-06 Springfield Family Tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this point in time, 120 years after its introduction, we hunters should be very familiar with the .30-06 Springfield. But the .30-06 Springfield is also a great dad, having a lineup of famous sons which have earned great reputations for themselves. Let’s dig deeper into the family tree.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/cartridge-legacies-the-30-06-springfield-family-tree/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/cartridge-legacies-the-30-06-springfield-family-tree/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/xjxp2tlw/lead-photo.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134280636417170000" length="1085166" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: Daisy Red Ryder 250th Anniversary Editions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daisy Outdoor Products has released three special Red Ryders commemorating our county's 250th Anniversary.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-daisy-red-ryder-250th-anniversary-editions/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-daisy-red-ryder-250th-anniversary-editions/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/jiqp40gl/lede250th-bb-guns.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134280660909170000" length="299112" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[NRA YHEC Nationals Happening in Arkansas]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NRA National Youth Hunter Education Challenge (YHEC) Nationals are currently in Bentonville, Ark., running from July 19 to 26, 2026.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/nra-yhec-nationals-happening-in-arkansas/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/nra-yhec-nationals-happening-in-arkansas/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/g2kbyqgi/ledeyhec.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134290995732830000" length="488054" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hardware Review: Leupold VX-4HD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Foster reviews the Leupold VX-4HD 4-16x50mm CDS-ZL2 Side Focus Illuminated FireDot Twilight Hunter.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-leupold-vx-4hd/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-leupold-vx-4hd/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/yjql0hnf/w_h2026_06_hardware-w3819_tah-8193lead.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134279786944570000" length="708456" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: ScentLok Savanna Fuse Warm Weather Quarter Zip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early-season whitetail hunting is a mental and physical grind against the thermostat. ScentLok's Savanna series has long served as the blueprint for warm-weather concealment, and its latest iteration—the Savanna Fuse 1/4 Zip—continues that tradition.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-scentlok-savanna-fuse-warm-weather-quarter-zip/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-scentlok-savanna-fuse-warm-weather-quarter-zip/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/oiinir5g/ledesavanna-fuse-quarter-zip.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134279827914000000" length="736777" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[HIVIZ Shooting Systems Celebrates 30 Years of Innovative Excellence ]]></title><description><![CDATA[HIVIZ Shooting Systems, a leader in high-visibility sight solutions, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1996, the company has offered products that improve sight visibility and performance through cutting-edge fiber-optic and tritium-based systems.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hiviz-shooting-systems-celebrates-30-years-of-innovative-excellence/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hiviz-shooting-systems-celebrates-30-years-of-innovative-excellence/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/2jypyfu5/ledehiviz-shooting-systems-celebrate.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134290177599430000" length="255107" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Know How: Prairie Dogs for Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use a dog town to warm up for big-game seasons, test gear and more.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/know-how-prairie-dogs-for-practice/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/know-how-prairie-dogs-for-practice/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/c3bjxaze/w_h2026_06_knowhow-prairie-dog-practice-know-how-5.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134278356924370000" length="1763107" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Heritage Outdoor Group Acquires Badlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Outdoor Group ("Heritage") has announced the acquisition of Badlands, a hunting backpack, gear and apparel brand, from W. C. Bradley Co. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/heritage-outdoor-group-acquires-badlands/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/heritage-outdoor-group-acquires-badlands/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fdfliodd/ledebadlands-logo.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134279780502400000" length="152933" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Winchester 250th Anniversary Ammunition]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's #SundayGunday, we’re taking a walk down memory lane, celebrating Winchester Ammunition and its salute to the greatest 250 years a country has ever lived. This limited-edition run of USA 250th Anniversary Edition ammunition pays homage to the red-blooded Americans who sacrificed themselves for the betterment of a nation.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-winchester-250th-anniversary-ammunition/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-winchester-250th-anniversary-ammunition/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/nojler2k/250-beauty-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134288890973430000" length="790886" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[What Summer Buck Sightings Tell Us]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreaming of fall? Here are some things to look for during your summertime scouting.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/what-summer-buck-sightings-tell-us/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/what-summer-buck-sightings-tell-us/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/rfkd35jz/majestic-deer-in-a-forest-glade-2026-01-07-07-17-03-utc.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134288453235300000" length="1240455" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[One Out of Every Four Hunters Won’t Hunt in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[One out of every four hunters who hunted the 2025 season will not hunt in 2026. That startling statistic was arrived at by Southwick Associates after conducting a survey of 28,447 hunters in 20 states.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/one-out-of-every-four-hunters-won-t-hunt-in-2026/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/one-out-of-every-four-hunters-won-t-hunt-in-2026/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/glufjc2c/lede25-percent-of-last-year.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134287565429730000" length="544678" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Says You: Sightseeing on a Hunt?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Editor-in-Chief Scott Olmsted's monthly response column to questions posed by our members. This time, we're discussing hunting practices and traditions, and making some long-distance connections.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/says-you-sightseeing-on-a-hunt/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/says-you-sightseeing-on-a-hunt/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/nghbxmzn/scott-olmsted.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134278328957630000" length="30156" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: CVA Cascade SR]]></title><description><![CDATA[CVA has announced the Cascade SR. This suppressor-ready version of the company's standard Cascade, is built for hunters who need a compact, maneuverable rifle.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-cva-cascade-sr/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-cva-cascade-sr/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fcvjhgmu/cascade-sr-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134286918818470000" length="120539" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Fueled by AI: Boone and Crockett Club Launches Big Game Records Live 2.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Boone and Crockett Club recently launched Big Game Records Live 2.0, a major evolution of its digital platform that transforms the world’s oldest big game records database into an interactive analytics tool for hunters.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/fueled-by-ai-boone-and-crockett-club-launches-big-game-records-live-2-0/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/fueled-by-ai-boone-and-crockett-club-launches-big-game-records-live-2-0/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/xujekz5v/ledeboone-and-crockett-club-launches.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134286866083500000" length="287224" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Lightweight AR-10: Building a Hunt-Focused Backcountry Rifle (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious how to create a .308-chambered AR-10 that *doesn't* suck to carry into the backcountry? Dennis Bradley does just that, off a DPMS-pattern lower, and brings it in at a shocking weight.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/lightweight-ar-10-building-a-hunt-focused-backcountry-rifle-part-1/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/lightweight-ar-10-building-a-hunt-focused-backcountry-rifle-part-1/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/bweaafri/ar-10-lower-beauty-3.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134281513450630000" length="1669918" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[ScentLok Launches Realtree XT-3 Apparel]]></title><description><![CDATA[ScentLok is going all-in on Realtree's new XT-3 pattern, dropping it onto more than half of its latest product introductions. This new look is headlined by the Savanna Fuse, Ridge and BE:1 collections.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/scentlok-launches-realtree-xt-3-apparel/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/scentlok-launches-realtree-xt-3-apparel/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/qxkjgqq3/lede-composite-image.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134278066794100000" length="713155" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Latitude Outdoors Whitetail Frame Packs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mobile whitetail hunters have long faced a familiar compromise: carry a lightweight pack for the hunt, or haul a frame pack for the pack out. Latitude Outdoors has released a pack to solve that problem, with a frame system built from the ground up for the mobile whitetail hunter.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-latitude-outdoors-whitetail-frame-packs/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-latitude-outdoors-whitetail-frame-packs/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/g5ebliuq/praxis-frame-pack-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134285182005270000" length="803957" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[The Problem with Pressures: A +Peak Revolution?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The history of the projectile, and of the centerfire cartridge, is fascinating, and it seems as though we are ready to take the next step forward. Or are we? Let's take a look at how pressures have affected cartridges throughout history, and the evolution that seems to be currently starting.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/the-problem-with-pressures-a-peak-revolution/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/the-problem-with-pressures-a-peak-revolution/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/1a5jpnkc/fp_6.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134278261202330000" length="440240" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[More than $1.3 Billion Raised by Duck Stamp Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 26 the 2026-2027 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, aka Duck Stamp, went on sale. The fact it raises about $40 million for conservation annually gets the headlines, but there are underpublicized benefits for making the $25 purchase—even non-hunters.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/more-than-1-3-billion-raised-by-duck-stamp-sales/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/more-than-1-3-billion-raised-by-duck-stamp-sales/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/dgiheomn/ledeunexpected-benefits.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134285124695230000" length="559799" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Hardware Review: Henry H23 SPD PREDATOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out Frank Melloni's review of the Henry H23 SPD PREDATOR.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-henry-h23-spd-predator/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/hardware-review-henry-h23-spd-predator/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/d12hoo23/w_h2026_06_hardware-w3820_tah-8188.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134274669278070000" length="766746" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: Hawke Optics Vantage HD 30 SF]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawke Optics has introduced its Vantage HD 30 SF, a second-focal plane riflescope line boasting System H2 optics for clarity.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-hawke-optics-vantage-hd-30-sf/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-hawke-optics-vantage-hd-30-sf/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/w1djd4xo/lede-hawke_riflescope_vantage_hd_30_sf.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134273773793730000" length="352048" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Pyrodex Turns 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pryodex, the revolutionary black powder substitute that continues to be one of Hodgdon Powder Company’s most popular products for hunters who head afield with a “smoke pole,” was first introduced at the 1976 NRA Annual Meetings &amp; Exhibits.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/pyrodex-turns-50/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/pyrodex-turns-50/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/024jzof3/pyrodex-turns-50.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134284357111570000" length="163866" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Know How: Understanding and Obtaining a Cold-Bore Zero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever spent hours at the range zeroing a rifle only to learn it is nowhere near center when you go to confirm it at camp? Many attribute this malady to scope shift during travel, and that can sometimes be the case. However, far more often this point-of-impact change can be attributed to the way we zeroed back home.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/know-how-understanding-and-obtaining-a-cold-bore-zero/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/know-how-understanding-and-obtaining-a-cold-bore-zero/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ghclrxbf/w_h2026_06_knowhow-frank-deer-field4.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134272344002170000" length="2152393" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: Winchester Air Rifles Single Action Western Revolver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built to recall the Wild West, the Single Action Revolver from Winchester Air Guns is the perfect sidearm for junior-shooter summer fun.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-winchester-air-rifles-single-action-western-revolver/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-winchester-air-rifles-single-action-western-revolver/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/ukupyvm1/ledefsingle-action-western-revolver.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134272337606670000" length="245781" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[#SundayGunday: Ruger Harrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this week's #SundayGunday, we’re taking a look at the latest modern sporting rifle from Ruger, the Harrier. Chambered in classic 5.56, this is a great rifle for any hog or predator hunter targeting large packs or sounders. Learn more in this exclusive video.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-ruger-harrier/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/sundaygunday-ruger-harrier/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fimlqxze/ruger-harrier-lede.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134282834167970000" length="426014" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Early-Start Big-Game Hunts]]></title><description><![CDATA[With whitetail populations in some areas exceeding management goals, many states are offering special seasons, extra tags, and other incentives to entice hunters to get out there early and more often. States also offer early opportunities for many other big-game species; in fact, there are so many opportunities that it can be difficult to even keep up with your own state, whereas early seasons across state boundaries can easily be missed out on.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/early-start-big-game-hunts/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/early-start-big-game-hunts/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/mcmlpwty/pronghorn-in-a-meadow.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134281766080200000" length="1200413" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Shell Shock Technologies Announces .50 BMG NAS³ Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shell Shock Technologies has announced the completion of independent live-fire testing for its .50 BMG NAS3 case, with results confirming velocity and performance advantages over standard brass at standard operating pressures.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/shell-shock-technologies-announces-50-bmg-nas3-case/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/shell-shock-technologies-announces-50-bmg-nas3-case/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/rhdec52p/lede50-bmg-nnas3.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134281729777400000" length="314991" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Member's Hunt: First Pheasant with the Old Gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Connor Dietrich. Connor is a 13-year-old honor student, football player and band member from Quincy, Ill. He is, for his age, a veteran hunter and angler. This year, he had his first pheasant hunt, and it was one to remember.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/member-s-hunt-first-pheasant-with-the-old-gun/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/member-s-hunt-first-pheasant-with-the-old-gun/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fttlud41/ledew_h2026_06_membershunt-cj-gun2.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134269815411870000" length="658203" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Bear & Son 537L Small Locking Farmhand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bear &amp; Son Cutlery has introduced the 537L Small Locking Farmhand, a compact EDC pocketknife designed for everyday performance.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-bear-son-537l-small-locking-farmhand/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-bear-son-537l-small-locking-farmhand/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/bkifdxb4/lede537l-small-locking-farmhand.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134272324768730000" length="725342" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Wilson Combat Unveils America 250th Limited Edition 1911 Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilson Combat is proud to introduce the America 250th Limited Edition 1911 Series, a special commemorative lineup of custom 1911 pistols created to honor the 250th anniversary of American independence.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/wilson-combat-unveils-america-250th-limited-edition-1911-series/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/wilson-combat-unveils-america-250th-limited-edition-1911-series/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/xykfyewh/ledeamerica-250-1911-set.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134280652717170000" length="1092053" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[An Account of Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our man traveled to South Africa with a Bergara rifle bent on business.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/an-account-of-africa/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/an-account-of-africa/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/c2fhg1bd/w_h2026_06_africa-photo-aug-17-2025-11-30-46-am.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134269737524130000" length="1454182" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Leupold BX-2 Timberline HD Binocular]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leupold &amp; Stevens, Inc. has launched the BX-2 Timberline HD. This rugged bino sports a roof prism design for a detailed image, while the compact design wrapped in rubberized armor provides purchase and durability.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-leupold-bx-2-timberline-hd-binocular/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-leupold-bx-2-timberline-hd-binocular/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/yxziejr5/ledebx-2-timberline-hd.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134269586511030000" length="63102" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Grants to Help Address Mallard Production in Great Lakes Regions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recently granted Ducks Unlimited (DU) and numerous partners $9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) funds.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/grants-to-help-address-mallard-production-in-great-lakes-regions/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/grants-to-help-address-mallard-production-in-great-lakes-regions/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/3aehbaw3/ledegrants-to-help-address.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134279795719030000" length="748450" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[Head to Head: 6.5 Weatherby RPM vs. 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which 6.5 will come out on top? The 6.5 Weatherby RPM, or the 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum? Find out in this week's installment of Head to Head.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/head-to-head-6-5-weatherby-rpm-vs-6-5-300-weatherby-magnum/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/head-to-head-6-5-weatherby-rpm-vs-6-5-300-weatherby-magnum/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/fpblofys/lede6-5rpm-and-6-5-300-mag.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134269720061470000" length="825112" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: Warne Maxima Horizontal QD Rings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warne has introduced Maxima Horizontal Quick Detach Rings, expanding the Maxima product family with a fast and reliable quick-detach mounting solution.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-warne-maxima-horizontal-qd-rings/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/new-for-2026-warne-maxima-horizontal-qd-rings/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/4ybmnh3v/ledemaxima-horizontal-qd-lifestyle.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134269550768500000" length="286534" type="image/jpg" /></item>
<item><title><![CDATA[First Look: Federal Suppressor Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal Ammunition is now shipping its Suppressor Case, designed to keep suppressors safe and secure when not in use.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-federal-suppressor-case/</link><guid>https://www.americanhunter.org/content/first-look-federal-suppressor-case/</guid><enclosure url="https://www.americanhunter.org/media/n0dmezmg/lede-federal-suppressor-case.jpg?anchor=center&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=770&amp;height=430&amp;rnd=134267089018700000" length="487821" type="image/jpg" /></item>
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