LEDE Wildlife Violations Lead To

Wildlife Violations Lead to $900,000 Fine

In early April, a federal judge in Brooklyn sentenced two men for trafficking protected birds and eggs into the United States in violation of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). Dr. John Waldrop of Cataula, Ga., was ordered to pay a $900,000 fine—one of the largest-ever for an ESA case—and serve three years of probation. Toney Jones of Eufala, Ala., was sentenced to six months of probation.

Deer Stalking in the Cotswalds: An English Experience

The author crossed the pond to stalk the Cotswolds with renowned chef, restaurateur and deer stalker Mike Robinson.

Several Elk Calves in the Bitterroot Valley Die After Eating Toxic Plant

Necropsies conducted on two of the calves revealed high quantities of toxic Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata) in their stomachs.

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.

Trail Guns: 9mm vs. 10mm Auto Pistols for Bear Defense

Do 9mm pistols make sense for bear defense? Or is 10mm Auto the lowest you should go? B. Gil Horman investigates the similarities, differences and limits of each.

Sitka Introduces Optifade Cover

Sitka Gear has introduced Optifade Cover, the company's latest innovation in hunter concealment.

Knives for Big-Game Hunters

Fixed blade or folder? Drop point or clip point? What kind of steel would you like, and what kind of handle material would you like to grip when using your knife? Answers to these questions make a hunter’s knife just as personal as his firearm.

Review: Rock River Arms LAR-22 Rimfire Carbine

B. Gil Horman breaks out the rimfire for a review of the Rock River Arms LAR-22, an incredibly flexible AR-pattern carbine that reliably runs .22 Long Rifle.

New for 2024: Hornady Precision Lab Scale

The Hornady Precision Lab Scale is a tool for reloading enthusiasts who demand absolute precision. This scale boasts a lab-quality load cell and offers a .01-grain readout to redefine measurement accuracy. With a capacity of up to 3,000 grains, it caters to seasoned professionals and dedicated hobbyists alike

Review: Bond Arms Cyclops Thumper .44 Mag. & .50 AE Pistols

Contributor B. Gil Horman hits the range ahead of SHOT Show to test the all new Bond Arms Cyclops Thumper.

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