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Why Hunting Affirms Americans’ Values Toward Animal Welfare

Americans’ attitudes about hunting exist across a continuum of acceptability from animal rights to animal welfare to “dominionism.” Understanding this continuum is crucial to communicating our mindset as hunters and why hunting fits the American landscape now and into the future.

Hardware: Meopta Optika LR 10x42 HD

We found the Optika LR to be just what we demand in a laser rangefinding binocular: a perfectly functional, high-quality binocular and an equally high-functioning laser rangefinder that hasn’t added confusing bulk or weight.

Bushnell Releases Upgraded H20 Binoculars

Bushnell has announced upgrades to its full lineup of H2O waterproof binoculars, with nine refreshed models now available.

First Look: Butler Creek Featherlight Bino Caddy

Butler Creek has announced a new lightweight Bino pack. Termed the Featherlight Bino Caddy, it is made of the same, breathable, closed-cell foam as the company's Featherlight sling.

Hardware: 5 Red Dot Sights

Today there are four basic types of red dot sights, including contained reflex sights, mini reflex sights, prismatic and holographic red dot sights. Here are five—at least one of each style—that make precise aiming of your rifle, shotgun or handgun faster, easier and more accurate in most lighting conditions.

Hawke Optics Debuts Nature Trek 9X-27X-56mm

This 9X-27X-56mm spotting scope, which weighs in at just 20.3 ounces, is designed for packing in on long, backcountry hunts where weight can be a factor

First Look: Axeon NightVue

The NightVue, from Axeon, is a binocular-mounted green laser illuminator, which transforms a standard set of binoculars from being a daytime-only tool, to a round-the-clock optic.

Top 5 Optics for Turkey Guns

Beads are for jewelry. Get with the times and add an optic to your cherished turkey gun.

Hardware: Leupold RBX-3000 HD Laser Rangefinding Binocular

Leupold’s new RBX-3000 HD combines exceptional glass with ranging capabilities of 3,000 yards, and features an on-board atmospheric sensor that displays temperature, air pressure and humidity.

Hardware: SIG Sauer Oscar3

For spot and stalk hunting where you may need to frequently look out to around 1,000 yards—particularly to make trophy judgments—the Oscar3 image-stabilizing mini spotting scope is an ideal device that won't add a lot of weight to your kit.

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