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Deer Hunting: Were the Good Old Days Really That Good?

Was Grandpa’s deer-hunting era better than what we have today? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.

Member's Hunt: Brown Bears Don't Come Easy

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Larry Leistritz of Fargo, N.D.

In Memory: William B. Ruger Jr.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. mourns the death of William B. Ruger Jr.—the former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Ruger, the company’s second CEO and son of the company’s founder—who passed away in September.

Hardware: Mauser M18

The Mauser M18, is a functional, reliable, accurate bolt-action rifle with an MSRP of $699—about 10 times less than a current-production M98.

Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. 7mm-08 Remington

Between the 7x57mm Mauser and the 7mm-08 Remington, which is the more useful cartridge for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

Swamp Turkeys, Cajun Style

The Atchafalaya River Basin is home to one of America’s largest river and wetlands systems, stretching over eight Louisiana parishes. The Basin boasts the largest contiguous block of forested wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Valley. The Cajun people migrated to Louisiana in the 1760s from present-day Nova Scotia, and many came to settle along the Atchafalaya River.

History of the Hunting Rifle in America

The relationship that exists between hunting and firearms throughout history is in some ways more crucial to our American identity than anything else, and there are probably more connections between the two than we realize.

New for 2018: Mauser M18

If you’re in the market for an affordable rifle that’s robust and extremely accurate, Mauser’s new M18 is worth a hard look.

NRA YHEC 2017: Growing Hunters for America

Since its inception, YHEC has helped 1.3 million youngsters to gain that hands-on experience, and they’re better hunters for it.

The Antelope Approach

On the wide-open Western plains pronghorn antelope, the second-fastest land animals on Earth, use distance as a buffer from danger. It’s wise to admit a truck is best used to locate herds. But reality is boots will need to hit the ground to close the deal.

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