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Louisiana Makes Firestick Technology Legal for Hunting This Fall

Hunters in Louisiana will be able to utilize Federal Premium’s innovative Firestick technology during 2025 fall hunting seasons after the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission recently approved regulation changes.

Muzzleloaders: A Better First-Gun Choice

For a hunter’s first rifle, one naturally chooses among the myriad center-fire cartridges and the arms that chamber them. But, is that the best option? Probably not.

Video: Traditions NitroBolt Muzzleloader

Traditions has introduced the NitroBolt, the first bolt-action muzzleloading rifle designed specifically to use the patented Federal FireStick ignition system, so hunters need only load their bullet of choice.

New for 2025: Traditions NitroBolt Muzzleloader

Traditions introduces NitroBolt, first-ever bolt-action muzzleloader designed to use patented Federal Firestick.

Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

First Look: CVA Crossfire Muzzleloader

CVA has announced the introduction of the Crossfire muzzleloading rifle. Developed for use with the Federal’s patented FireStick ignition system, the Crossfire promises to be easy to load, easy to shoot, and easy to unload at the end of a day in the field.

Federal: 100 Years of Hunting Ammo

Over the century, Federal has risen to become one of the most dominant brands in the hunting ammo market. Here’s a look back at how it all happened.

The Tornado Buck

Sometimes it’s amazing what Mother Nature delivers, even after she delivers one of the worst natural disasters in a generation.

Fire Amid Ice

A new muzzleloading fire-control system from Traditions Firearms and Federal Premium creates its own sort of afterglow amid deer season on an icy Oklahoma landscape.

2021 Muzzleloading Product of the Year: Traditions NitroFire and Federal Premium FireStick

The new NitroFire and FireStick system keeps ignition consistent by protecting the powder, even during storage, and the loading process is extremely easy.

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