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Utah: What Hunters Should Know for 2022 Deer and Elk Hunts
Utah: What Hunters Should Know for 2022 Deer and Elk Hunts

SALT LAKE CITY — Several years of ongoing drought conditions have impacted mule deer populations across the state. Here are a few things people hunting deer and elk in Utah this fall should know.

Drought impacts deer by decreasing their body fat (because there are fewer plants and available food sources on the landscape). If the does have poor body fat and nutrition, it leads to smaller fawns, and those fawns have a decreased chance of surviving. If an adult deer has too little body fat at the beginning of the winter — especially a severe winter — it will often not survive the winter months. Recent deer research, conducted in Utah, has shown that the amount of fat deer have going into the winter has more of an impact on their likelihood to survive than the conditions and severity of the winter itself. Read More

Archery , Blog , Firearms , Hunting , Press Releases
Utah: What Hunters Should Know for 2022 Deer and Elk Hunts

SALT LAKE CITY — Several years of ongoing drought conditions have impacted mule deer populations across the state. Here are a few things people hunting deer and elk in Utah this fall should know.

Drought impacts deer by decreasing their body fat (because there are fewer plants and available food sources on the landscape). If the does have poor body fat and nutrition, it leads to smaller fawns, and those fawns have a decreased chance of surviving. If an adult deer has too little body fat at the beginning of the winter — especially a severe winter — it will often not survive the winter months. Recent deer research, conducted in Utah, has shown that the amount of fat deer have going into the winter has more of an impact on their likelihood to survive than the conditions and severity of the winter itself. Read More

Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat by Carrie Zylka
Press Release: Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat SR (Suppressor Ready)

The ultra-reliable rimfire that purrs like a kitten… Read More

Blog , Firearms , Press Releases
Press Release: Winchester Repeating Arms Wildcat SR (Suppressor Ready)

The ultra-reliable rimfire that purrs like a kitten… Read More

Review of the GunWatcher Website

Hello outdoors world!

For this segment I was asked to check out and review the website GUNWATCHER. With the explosion of the firearms market in recent years, there has been a serious increase in the number of websites dedicated to firearms sales. Needless to say I did not have high expectations as I have looked at several while shopping for my latest deer rifle, and found most of them to be useless and I really did not like using them. I thought they had too much going on on most of the page making them kind of hard to spend a lot of time on. I have always been a more hands on buyer, so that did not help. Read More

Blog , Firearms
Review of the GunWatcher Website

Hello outdoors world!

For this segment I was asked to check out and review the website GUNWATCHER. With the explosion of the firearms market in recent years, there has been a serious increase in the number of websites dedicated to firearms sales. Needless to say I did not have high expectations as I have looked at several while shopping for my latest deer rifle, and found most of them to be useless and I really did not like using them. I thought they had too much going on on most of the page making them kind of hard to spend a lot of time on. I have always been a more hands on buyer, so that did not help. Read More

8 Reasons You Should Own a Reloading Kit

What is the more cost effective option: buying ammo in bulk or reloading? In times of ammo shortages, reloading seems like the most cost-effective means of getting ammo. However, when ammo is in plenty, reloading can seem like a chore.

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Firearms , How To
8 Reasons You Should Own a Reloading Kit

What is the more cost effective option: buying ammo in bulk or reloading? In times of ammo shortages, reloading seems like the most cost-effective means of getting ammo. However, when ammo is in plenty, reloading can seem like a chore.

Read More

Gear Review: Remington 783

Welcome back outdoors world, thank you for stopping by! If you look back at an article I wrote early last year, you know after my research, I purchased a Remington Arms Model 783 7mm. I had high expectations for this gun, all I needed was some time in the woods with this firearm to confirm I’d made the right choice. Here is what I learned.

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Gear Review: Remington 783

Welcome back outdoors world, thank you for stopping by! If you look back at an article I wrote early last year, you know after my research, I purchased a Remington Arms Model 783 7mm. I had high expectations for this gun, all I needed was some time in the woods with this firearm to confirm I’d made the right choice. Here is what I learned.

Read More

Springfield Armory® Releases Flat Dark Earth

6/3/15 (Geneseo, IL) – Springfield Armory® is introducing a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color tone variant across popular categories starting with the flagship M1A™ Loaded Precision Adjustable Stock (PAS) Rifle and the XD-S® 3.3” pistol in 9mm and .45acp calibers. Read More

Blog , Firearms , How To , Press Releases
Springfield Armory® Releases Flat Dark Earth

6/3/15 (Geneseo, IL) – Springfield Armory® is introducing a Flat Dark Earth (FDE) color tone variant across popular categories starting with the flagship M1A™ Loaded Precision Adjustable Stock (PAS) Rifle and the XD-S® 3.3” pistol in 9mm and .45acp calibers. Read More

The Day I Wished I Carried A Gun…

The Day I Wished I Carried A Gun…and my five biggest take aways from this experience.

 

It all started innocently enough. In early December I was in Indiana for work, it was a Wednesday night and I was sitting in my hotel room surfing the tv channels. My stomach started growling so I thought I would walk over to one of the nearby restaurants. Read More

Blog , Firearms
The Day I Wished I Carried A Gun…

The Day I Wished I Carried A Gun…and my five biggest take aways from this experience.

 

It all started innocently enough. In early December I was in Indiana for work, it was a Wednesday night and I was sitting in my hotel room surfing the tv channels. My stomach started growling so I thought I would walk over to one of the nearby restaurants. Read More

#HuntFishTravel 122 – Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)




“#HuntFishTravel 122 – Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)”

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In this (Not Safe For Work) episode I’m sitting down with Paul Leitner-Wise and we chat about the company itself, the out of the box design process, how they earned the nicknames “Maverick” and “Outlaws” and then we discuss their line of interesting, vulgar and epic tee shirts. Read More

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#HuntFishTravel 122 – Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)




“#HuntFishTravel 122 – Interview with Paul Leitner-Wise, Our Business is Death & Business is Good (NSFW)”

(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)

In this (Not Safe For Work) episode I’m sitting down with Paul Leitner-Wise and we chat about the company itself, the out of the box design process, how they earned the nicknames “Maverick” and “Outlaws” and then we discuss their line of interesting, vulgar and epic tee shirts. Read More

Wide Open Spaces: 30 Reasons the General Public Wishes They Could Go to SHOT Show

By: Samantha Lile  January 25, 2015

The SHOT Show is the greatest display of firearms, hunting gear and military equipment the world has to offer, and the general public isn’t allowed to go.

Almost 64,000 shooting,hunting and outdoor trade affiliates attended the 2015 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) Jan. 20-23 at Las Vegas’ Sands Expo Center, where they bought and sold plenty of firearms, ammunition, outdoors and even law enforcement, tactical and military equipment from more than 1,600 companies representing 150 countries.

The SHOT show isn’t open to the public, but there’s at least 30 reasons we wish it was:

To see the list click here.


 

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Wide Open Spaces: 30 Reasons the General Public Wishes They Could Go to SHOT Show

By: Samantha Lile  January 25, 2015

The SHOT Show is the greatest display of firearms, hunting gear and military equipment the world has to offer, and the general public isn’t allowed to go.

Almost 64,000 shooting,hunting and outdoor trade affiliates attended the 2015 Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) Jan. 20-23 at Las Vegas’ Sands Expo Center, where they bought and sold plenty of firearms, ammunition, outdoors and even law enforcement, tactical and military equipment from more than 1,600 companies representing 150 countries.

The SHOT show isn’t open to the public, but there’s at least 30 reasons we wish it was:

To see the list click here.


 

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#HuntFishTravel 88 – How to Shoot Like a Sniper with CheytacUSA

“#HuntFishTravel 88 – How to Shoot Like a Sniper with CheytacUSA”




(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)

In this episode Carrie and Rachel are chatting with Andrew of CheytacUSA. They talk about the 408 M300 Intervention, what is considered “long distance”, why hunters may need to shoot longer yardage, the fundamentals of sighting your rifle in for long ranges, shooting dirty, breathing techniques, customizing a rifle and recognizing elements like wind when you’re about to take a shot. Listen in to find out which movie the 408 M200 was featured in. Read More

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#HuntFishTravel 88 – How to Shoot Like a Sniper with CheytacUSA

“#HuntFishTravel 88 – How to Shoot Like a Sniper with CheytacUSA”




(Psst! Support the show by sharing this episode to facebook/twitter – thank you!!)

In this episode Carrie and Rachel are chatting with Andrew of CheytacUSA. They talk about the 408 M300 Intervention, what is considered “long distance”, why hunters may need to shoot longer yardage, the fundamentals of sighting your rifle in for long ranges, shooting dirty, breathing techniques, customizing a rifle and recognizing elements like wind when you’re about to take a shot. Listen in to find out which movie the 408 M200 was featured in. Read More

Service Review: Gun Watcher – Locate and Negotiate!

North Florida                                 COORDINATES XY: Anywhere, Florida

I admit it – I am a budget minded shopper. From cars to homes, when it comes to big ticket items, I am a tireless negotiator who will argue, discuss, cajole, and sometimes whine in order to receive the best deal.

While some products are inarguable worth every penny spent, I have – at times – had to remind the “offended” seller/vendor that my need to negotiate for a lower price is nothing personal, it is just good business. After all, my money spends just as well in my pocket as it will in someone else’s. Read More

Blog , Firearms
Service Review: Gun Watcher – Locate and Negotiate!

North Florida                                 COORDINATES XY: Anywhere, Florida

I admit it – I am a budget minded shopper. From cars to homes, when it comes to big ticket items, I am a tireless negotiator who will argue, discuss, cajole, and sometimes whine in order to receive the best deal.

While some products are inarguable worth every penny spent, I have – at times – had to remind the “offended” seller/vendor that my need to negotiate for a lower price is nothing personal, it is just good business. After all, my money spends just as well in my pocket as it will in someone else’s. Read More

#HuntFishTravel 055 – SHOT Show Wrap Up

Wild Ones Brian Johnson, Fay Walker and Jim Willes join to discuss our thoughts on the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Tradeshow and Las Vegas, overall experience and Read More

Blog , Firearms , Hunt Fish Travel Podcast
#HuntFishTravel 055 – SHOT Show Wrap Up

Wild Ones Brian Johnson, Fay Walker and Jim Willes join to discuss our thoughts on the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Tradeshow and Las Vegas, overall experience and Read More

5 SHOT Show Products That Stood Out Among the Rest

SHOT Show is huge.

I mean GINORMOUS.

And to a gal that’s an admitted archery snob, a gun really, really has to stand out to grab my attention.  I do love my hunting rifles and my S&W pistol but I don’t own any guns that get me all gooey inside.

So as I’m wandering up and down the 12.5 miles of aisles in the SandsExpoConvention   Center, I really scrutinized the products, looking for the few I knew would stand out among the rest. Read More

Blog , Firearms , General Outdoors , How To , Hunt Fish Travel Podcast
5 SHOT Show Products That Stood Out Among the Rest

SHOT Show is huge.

I mean GINORMOUS.

And to a gal that’s an admitted archery snob, a gun really, really has to stand out to grab my attention.  I do love my hunting rifles and my S&W pistol but I don’t own any guns that get me all gooey inside.

So as I’m wandering up and down the 12.5 miles of aisles in the SandsExpoConvention   Center, I really scrutinized the products, looking for the few I knew would stand out among the rest. Read More

Yet Another Sneaky Gun Grab Proposal from Illinois

Illinois policy makers force medical cannabis patients to choose between medication and firearm ownership.

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Blog , Firearms , How To
Yet Another Sneaky Gun Grab Proposal from Illinois

Illinois policy makers force medical cannabis patients to choose between medication and firearm ownership.

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ATN-DNVM-4 Gear Review by Lindsay Alm

My husband and I recently took the ATN DNVM-4 digital night vision monocular into the field for testing and were quite pleased with what we found.  The DNVM-4 is part of the ATN night vision family of entry level digital monoculars which also includes the DNVM-2 and DNVM-6 models.  The three models are all the same product except for having different objective lenses that provide various zoom capabilities.  The DNVM-4 is the mid-range model featuring a 42 mm lens delivering 4x magnification.
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Blog , Firearms , Gear Reviews , How To
ATN-DNVM-4 Gear Review by Lindsay Alm

My husband and I recently took the ATN DNVM-4 digital night vision monocular into the field for testing and were quite pleased with what we found.  The DNVM-4 is part of the ATN night vision family of entry level digital monoculars which also includes the DNVM-2 and DNVM-6 models.  The three models are all the same product except for having different objective lenses that provide various zoom capabilities.  The DNVM-4 is the mid-range model featuring a 42 mm lens delivering 4x magnification.
Read More

#HuntFishTravel 048 – Sighting in Your RifleScope

In this episode we’ll talk to Trent Marsh from Hawke Sport Optics, and he’s going to give us the low down on riflescopes.
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Blog , Firearms , Hunt Fish Travel Podcast
#HuntFishTravel 048 – Sighting in Your RifleScope

In this episode we’ll talk to Trent Marsh from Hawke Sport Optics, and he’s going to give us the low down on riflescopes.
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