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Here’s How Your Granddaddy Foraged for Nuts, Berries, and Fruits to Live Off the Land
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story, “Nature’s Horn of Plenty,” was originally published in the April 1974 issue of Outdoor Life. Most outdoorsmen don’t realize it, but when old Mother Nature tilts her horn of plenty the fruits, berries, and nuts that come rolling out…
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Vortex Renews Gold-Level Corporate Partnership
BELLEVUE, Wash. — April 8, 2026 — The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce that Vortex Optics has renewed their corporate partner commitment at the Gold level. “Vortex is incredibly proud to continue to support…
Iowa Super Fund Projects Strengthen Habitat and Hunting Opportunities Across the State
From oak woodlands and tallgrass prairies to public hunting lands across central and southern Iowa, NWTF Super Fund projects are improving habitat, expanding access and equipping wildlife managers with the tools they need to support…
TAG Precision to Exhibit at 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
Dallas, TX – TAG Precision will exhibit at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, taking place April 17–19, 2026, in Houston, TX. Attendees are invited to visit Booth #1851 to learn more about TAG Precision’s FiberLok™ technology and meet…
SAF Files for Summary Judgment Against California's 11% Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax – USA Carry
Key Takeaways The Second Amendment Foundation filed a motion for summary judgment against California’s 11% excise tax on firearms, claiming it unconstitutionally discriminates against a civil right. SAF argues that purchasing firearms is protected by…
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The Theft of Your Good Deflation
Your dollar has lost 96-97 percent of its purchasing power since 1913. This is not bad luck or mysterious market…
ZEISS Conquest Apia 65: Compact Build, Exceptional Performance
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (April 8, 2026) — Through 180 years of optical expertise, ZEISS continues to push innovation to enhance the…
Bass Angler Who Lied About Where He Caught a 12-Pounder Now Facing 10 Years in Jail
Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Louisiana game wardens arrested a fisherman…
Florida Man Shoots Intruder After Walking In on Home Invasion at Jacksonville Apartment – USA Carry
Key Takeaways A teenage intruder was shot during a home invasion at a Jacksonville apartment complex. The homeowner discovered the…
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“I’m Taking It Regardless”: How A Gas Station Theft Escalated Into A South Side Stabbing
A 43-year-old Circle K employee fatally wounded a 17-year-old boy with a knife early Thursday morning after a dispute over a beer theft turned physical. San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officials stated the employee claimed he acted in “self-defense” after the teenager struck him during the altercation. SAN ANTONIO, TX…
Gun Tote’n MamasAnnounces Partnership with Charter Arms
NORTHBROOK, Ill. – April 8, 2026 – Award-winning Gun Tote’n Mamas® (GTM), the leading provider of women’s protection solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Charter Arms Manufacturing, an American revolver manufacturing company. GTM will showcase its latest concealed carry handbags and everyday protection solutions designed by women, for women. GTM has been setting the industry standard for…
The Best Crossbows of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more A few short years ago, major crossbow brands like Ravin and Tenpoint were in a race to break the 500-feet-per-second mark, and both were successful. I tested and hunted extensively with such…
Oklahoma Is Now Releasing Pen-Raised Deer into the Wild as Part of a Vast CWD Experiment
Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Earlier this year, a pen-raised whitetail deer was let out into the wild somewhere in northeast Oklahoma. This was allowed under a new and highly controversial state law that aims to…
Tennessee Governor Signs Law Protecting Renters' Gun Rights — What Landlords Can and Can't Do Starting in 2027 – USA Carry
Key Takeaways Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 350, allowing tenants to possess firearms in their rental homes, effective January 1, 2027. The law prohibits landlords from using leases to ban firearm possession, while still permitting rules for handling firearms in shared spaces. Affected tenants can sue for violations,…
Houston Church Heroism: Security Guard Tackles Armed “Prophet” Carrying 100+ Rounds
A 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Ahsono Mbwavi, is in custody after a vigilant security guard at Houston’s Eden Church tackled him as he allegedly reached for a loaded firearm during a Sunday service. Mbwavi, who was carrying a .22-caliber revolver and more than 100 rounds of ammunition, had allegedly written notes…
Trump: Iran Is “Doing a Very Poor Job” At Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The ceasefire has so far had minimal impact on the movement of hundreds of vessels that have been stuck in the region since the start of the war in late February. United States President Donald Trump even said that “Iran is doing a very poor job” at reopening the vital…
TrueTimber Shadowbark Camo Hits the Turkey Woods
INMAN, S.C. – April 8, 2026 – TrueTimber, the world’s best-selling camo brand, is excited to announce that its Shadowbark camo pattern is now available on turkey hunting apparel, gear and accessories at Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and Mack’s Prairie Wings. Additionally, Shadowbark is featured on select new products and apparel from Banded, a trusted…