Remembering Frank Brownell F

In Memoriam: Frank R. Brownell III, June 24, 1939 – June 18, 2025

American Hunter sadly marks the passage of a legendary businessman, marketer and friend of hunters, gun owners and the Second Amendment: Frank R. Brownell III, who with his father, Bob, and son, Pete, placed Brownells Inc. and its products foremost in the minds of gun owners everywhere, passed away on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness, just six days away from his 86th birthday.

Avian Influenza Precautions Issued by Multiple Agencies

State agencies are issuing avian influenza (HPAI) precautions after detection of the virus in locations they manage. Although the chance of encountering a diseased animal—even less of catching or transmitting it—the safety steps are simple and procedures most readers likely already follow.

Best Fixed-Blade Camping and Survival Knives

Here is a selection of well-known brands with blade sizes, types and prices to fit a variety of outdoor adventuring needs.

Hunter Safety Thanks to Our NRA

In 1949, New York asked the National Rifle Association for help to improve hunter safety afield. The four-hour course that followed was a “pioneer effort” that has saved lives ever since. Today, no one can imagine American hunting without hunter education as a prudent rite of passage.

TSS and the Evolution of Shotgun Shells

The arrival of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has had a major impact on shotgun hunting, and while it is a bit pricey, its devastatingly dense patterns at distances never before possible make it worth every extra penny.

Members' Best 2020

Check out the best hunts sent in by our members in 2020.

12 Deer Cartridges You’ve Probably Never Hunted With

Here’s a look at a dozen deer cartridges you more than likely haven’t hunted with, but your grandfather (or great grandfather) loved.

Hardware: Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS

Federal’s new Black Cloud TSS ammo blends the company’s super-dense Heavyweight TSS pellets with its existing Black Cloud steel FliteStopper pellets to maintain velocity farther, hit harder and penetrate deeper than any waterfowl load ever has.

Into the Gobi

Asia’s Gobi Desert, with its barren, waterless landscape, isn’t exactly what most would consider a prime hunting locale. But hidden amongst the hills and rocks are some of the most unique game species in the Eastern Hemisphere.

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