JB Hodgdon

In Memoriam: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon (Oct. 16, 1936-June 13, 2025)

The Second Amendment and NRA community has lost a truly great champion: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon, who with his brother Bob led Hodgdon Powder Company into the American gun-owning lexicon, passed away on June 13, 2025.

Savage Arms Continues Support of Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors

Savage Arms is continuing its support of Pass It On–Outdoor Mentors and working to expand opportunities for young hunters to experience safe, mentored hunts. Pass It On-Outdoor Mentors is dedicated to preserving and growing America’s outdoor heritage.

Kansas Blast and Blast: Deer and Ducks in the Sunflower State

Our man in the field tags out on a stud of a buck, before finding out there's more to Kansas than just the deer. 

480-Year Old Firearm Found in Arizona

A firearm discovered in Arizona may be the oldest ever found in the Lower 48.

Look for Free NRA Hunter Ed Online in 14 States

NRA developed this online curriculum in 2017, free to residents in the 14 states where it is offered.

Silent Fall: Hunting with Suppressors

The use of silencers, er, suppressors, by American hunters is a long overdue trend.

Member's Hunt: Kansas, The Land of Oz

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Mahlon (Bubba) Marhofer of Magnolia, Texas.

Turkey Calling by Subspecies

Ever wonder whether the difference between turkey subspecies extends to calling as well? We take a look at the different strategies used to hunt different birds.

Nebraska: A Mountain Lion on the Eighth Green

The appearance of a cougar on a Nebraska golf course during a high school tournament focuses attention on activists who have prevented earnest hunting seasons for the big cats as their numbers grow.

Q&A With a Whitetail Fanatic

How to blow a whitetail hunt, and lessons from the man who saved it.

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