LEDE Changes In Record Books Announced

Changes in Record Books Announced

Boone & Crockett and Pope & Young have announced changes in their record keeping standards and species.

New for 2025: Hevi-Shot Hevi-18 28-gauge Shotshells

Hevi Shot's Hevi-18 is now loaded in 28-gauge in a 3-inch shell, holding 1 ¼ ounces of No. 9 TSS shot, at a muzzle velocity of 1,200 fps.

Walmart Renews 10-Year Conservation Agreement

Walmart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced a 10-year, $34.5 million renewal of the Acres for America conservation program late last month.

10 Million Hunters and Gun Owners Not Registered to Vote

Recently released data from Vote4America indicates 10 million hunters and gun owners in the United States are not registered to vote, which could mean the difference between victory and defeat for the Second Amendment.

Fatal Black Bear Attack in California

A black bear attack in the small California community of Downieville, which resulted in a woman's death, has proven to be the first such fatality in the history of the state.

Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Reaches Milestone with 500th Grant

Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, has announced that its Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI) awarded 500 grants nationwide, in support of public land access.

A One-and-Done Black Bear Hunt

A dog hunt for an Arizona black bear with a magnum wheelgun proves you can’t pack too big a punch.

Best New Shotguns for 2024

Whether you’re a waterfowler, upland hunter or clay target shooter, you’ll find something to be excited about this year. Here are our picks for the best new shotguns for hunters in 2024.

How to Hunt Chukar, the ‘Devil Bird’

Many swear off a chukar hunt out West because they don’t want any part of the challenging terrain the birds call home, but there is a method to this upland madness. And if you unlock it, you just may find yourself hooked on the “devil bird.”

Head to Head: .22-250 Remington vs. .224 Valkyrie

Between the .22-250 Remington and the .224 Valkyrie, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

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