It took me fourteen years to finally hunt out of state, but when I finally took the plunge, I went hard. I chased whitetails on public land in the big woods of Wisconsin and the badlands of North Dakota, and it was painfully obvious that I wasn’t in Kansas anymore.What I thought would be a fun and challenging adventure quickly turned into a therapy session I didn’t sign up for. Hunting out of state pushed me out of my comfort zone, highlighted my weaknesses, and forced me to adapt as a hunter.Ok, maybe I don’t know a lot about therapy.…

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Armed Citizen® Today A Chicago rapper, along with several companions, approached two women while they sat in a parked car on Sept. 7, 2025. The rapper allegedly tried to yank open the passenger door while pointing a gun at the women. However, one of the women was a licensed concealed carry holder, and she reached for her own firearm. The suspect reportedly shot her in the leg before she was able to return fire, striking him multiple times and critically wounding him. The women then sped away from the scene as the alleged assailant and his companions continued to fire…

Beef bourguignon, also known as beef burgundy, is a classic dish that hails from the Burgundy region of France. The stew, consisting of meat slowly braised in red wine, served alongside pearl onions and mushrooms, was popularized in American kitchens by Julia Child. It also happens to be a great way to turn tough cuts of game meat into a succulent, satisfying meal during colder months.This rendition swaps bourbon for wine, venison for beef, with a few other small tweaks here and there for optimal flavor cohesion. Just like you’d choose a wine that you’d gladly drink in classic bourguignon,…

Since 2011, the AAC .300 Blackout has been the benchmark for subsonic performance. By necking-up a standard .223 Remington case to .30 caliber, the new cartridge could accept heavier bullets for use in close-quarters combat. When overpenetration is a concern, but you still need to ensure speedy neutralization of a hostile threat, this is the cartridge you want in your magazine. While it excels within the confines of a building or even down a short alleyway, however, it isn’t the best choice for private citizens merely looking to harvest game. Without being too graphic, feral hogs or even whitetail deer…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwood’s University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to aex hunt for their support of this podcast. 00:00:14 Speaker 2: I’m your host, Lake Pickle. On this episode, we’re gonna. 00:00:17 Speaker 1: Address one of the most burning questions being asked in the hunting community today. 00:00:22 Speaker 2: Where have all the mallards gone? 00:00:24 Speaker 1: Or specifically, where have all the mallards gone in the Mississippi Flyway. This question has been getting asked for a…

On December 8th, 1864, James Clerk Maxwell‘s paper “A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field” was first read by the Royal Society in London. (It was published by the Royal Society in 1865.) — December 8th, 1880: 5,000 armed Boers gathered in Paardekraal, South Africa. — Today also marks the birthday of Eli Whitney, (1765–1825) the inventor of the labor-saving cotton gin, several firearms, and dozens of other mechanical devices. He was the first to demonstrate the advantages of fully interchangeable parts in firearms manufacture. — Today’s feature is by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson. — We need more…

Preview: Federal BYOB .22LR Ammo Bucket With 1,375 rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition, the stackable, reusable Federal BYOB .22 LR Ammo Bucket is sure to keep even the most ardent shooter of rimfire handguns or rifles busy for a while—even if there’s more than one new gun under the tree. Read the full article here

On July 1, 2025, Utah joined Tennessee and Arkansas in requiring their schools to include firearm safety lessons. All three adopted age-appropriate curriculum within the last two years, with a particular focus is on accident prevention.   Each state’s mandatory sessions take place only a few times a year—in some cases, only once—eliminating concerns they compromise academic performance. They are designed by their respective state hunter education departments in concert with school officials, bringing decades of combined experience to bear in delivering a clear message. At the kindergarten and grade-school level, the message is nearly, if not completely, identical to…

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