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Utah Wildlife Board Updates

The Utah Wildlife Board approved a few new and updated rules, some of which are necessary after recent legislative changes—including the wildlife management area license requirement for certain counties and the new process for regulating hunting guides and outfitters—along with a few other proposals during a public meeting Thursday.

Special Raffles for Arizona Big Game Tags Ends June 30

Hunters eager for a chance to pursue Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep may finally get their chance, thanks to a special Wild Sheep Foundation (WSF) raffle.

The Longevity of Cartridges

Why do some cartridges stick around, while others fade into obscurity? Phil Massaro delves into the topic, drawing on a lifetime of experience with ammunition stalwarts and fade-outs alike.

SAAMI Publishes 7mm Backcountry Cartridge Specifications

The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) recently announced the acceptance of Federal’s new 7mm Backcountry (7mm BC) rifle cartridges for SAAMI standardization.

Latvian Legacy Energizes a Wisconsin Deer Camp

Immigrants who escaped socialism after World War II founded a deer camp in west-central Wisconsin that endures today through shared Latvian bloodlines. Today, Latvian remains the camp’s primary language, but English litters half the conversations. Most conversations concern deer and deer hunting, same as they always have in Wisconsin.

Cartridge Breakdown: 8.6 Blackout

I briefly covered the 8.6 Blackout in my last Alternative Ammo piece, in which I compared it to the .338 Federal. But because this is such a new, niche cartridge, my editor thought it also deserved a deep dive, so I’m here to provide an in-depth look at the new 8.6 BLK.

Arkansas Hunters Set Second-Highest Gator Harvest

Arkansas hunters managed the second-highest harvest of alligators on record during September’s season in the sloughs and swamps of The Natural State.

U.S. FWS Debuts New Federal and Junior Duck Stamps

Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and artists celebrated as the 2024-2025 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp—commonly known as the Duck Stamp—went on sale.

New for 2024: CZ 457 Rimfire

CZ has introduced a new selection of 457 Rimfire Rifles, including the 457 Manners MTR, the 457 Chassis and the 457 Stainless Synthetic.

Waterfowl Gear: Post-Season Cleanup

Wondering exactly how to maintain your waterfowl gear as the season comes to a close? Read on for some tips and tricks to boost the longevity of all your important kit.

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