The Top Five Outdoor Films…..Ever
It's hard to define what qualifies a motion picture as an "outdoor" film. To make this list the film must center on hunting and/or the outdoors. One of these two elements must be central to the plot, theme, tone and overall narrative of the flick. The movie gets more points if it has more than one—and a lot of shooting. Sure, a good film about love, loss and triumph that has outdoor-based cinematography might seem to fit, but we need to dig a little deeper here. Same goes for Westerns, they have their own category.
A Movie for Hunters Who Like Movies
It's no secret that Hollywood hasn't been much of friend to the American hunter in the last century. That said, if someone were to produce a modern hunting film, how would you want it to be done? Stephen Hunter has some ideas of his own.
Weatherby Launches 'Proving Grounds' Short Film
Founded in a family garage as the country was recovering from World War II, Weatherby is the epitome of the American success story. One idea and an unfaltering work ethic helped Roy Weatherby turn a hobby shop into an internationally recognized brand. Decades later, Roy's descendants have followed in his footsteps, writing their own stories while furthering the stout Weatherby tradition.
‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ Hits the Bullseye
Rather than accept another move, foster kid Ricky escapes to the wilds of New Zealand with his “Uncle Hec” (Sam Neill). On the lam in the backcountry during a national manhunt, the old man and the boy hunt, live off the land and overcome their differences to survive as a family.
Ducks Unlimited Announces 2017 Film Series
Ducks Unlimited has announced the launch of another season of its online film series, "DU Films," coming in March 2017. A preview of the series can be found here.
Video: ‘That’s a Pronghorn Hunt’
American Hunter Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted hunts Colorado pronghorns with a ‘supremely accurate’ rifle: the Remington Model 700 American Hunter.
Video: The Remington Model 700 American Hunter Rifle
American Hunter Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted and Remington product manager Eric Lundgren discuss building the American Hunter rifle.
Video: Barnes Has Pronghorns Beat
Barnes VOR-TX LR factory loads tipped with 127-grain Barnes LRX bullets are an excellent choice to chase the ‘prairie flash.’
Video: Leupold Optics Out West
Leupold’s Custom Dial System, featured on many of its riflescopes, is tailor-made to help hunters ‘go long.’
Join the Hunt: Families in the Field
Colorado’s Eichler family embodies the three R’s—recruit, retain, reactivate—so crucial as America continues to lose hunters.
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