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Zuni Mountain Project Fuels Conservation and Communities
Located within the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico, the Zuni Mountains are home to the National Wild Turkey Federation’s…
Zumbo in Idaho: Stalking a Giant Bull in the Selway Wilderness
The night couldn’t get much darker. I held my hand a few inches in front of my face, but couldn’t…
Zumbo and Carmichel on Their Favorite Deer Rifles
This story first appeared in the October 1994 issue of Outdoor Life as “My Favorite Deer Rifle Is…” My Model…
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KnifeSteelNerds: Factory vs Custom Heat Treating of Knives
There are three major steps of heat treating performed by a custom knifemaker or a factory, and an optional fourth: Austenitizing – heating the steel up hot and soaking Quenching – Rapidly cooling the steel Tempering – reheating the steel to a lower temperature such as 400°F (200°C) for 1-2…
Essential Knowledge For Concealed Carry Holders
LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE For responsible concealed carry permit holders, understanding what constitutes “brandishing” a firearm is essential knowledge. The line between legally carrying a concealed firearm and illegally displaying or brandishing it can sometimes be thin, yet the legal consequences of crossing that line can be severe. This article…
First Look: Galco WalkAbout 3.0 For the Glock G48
The Galco WalkAbout 3.0 holster is now available for the Glock G48 MOS pistol with or without a red-dot sight installed. As part of Galco's Concealed Carry Lite line of holsters, the WalkAbout 3.0 offers all the benefits of the WalkAbout 2.0 and also work with most pistols with carry-style…
Bird Flu Outbreak: World’s First Case of Avian Influenza Found In Sheep
The world’s first case of avian influenza was discovered in a sheep in the United Kingdom. The H5N1 virus found in a single animal in Yorkshire does not increase the risk to humans, according to health officials. The animal was routinely tested after the flock, which was kept on a…
Fighting Invasives, Restoring Habitat
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The National Wild Turkey Federation’s mission is twofold: to conserve the wild turkey and preserve our hunting heritage. Achieving these goals on a larger scale requires strong partnerships that transcend boundaries, and the Illinois NWTF State Chapter, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is…
Watch Police Use a Drone to Rescue a Doe and Two Fawns from an Icy Lake
Police officers in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, found a creative new use for a drone this month: herding wayward whitetail deer. Drone footage acquired by Outdoor Life shows how the officers used a drone to rescue three whitetails that had fallen through the ice on Big Green Lake and were…
Mr. Blacksmith: Forging a knife from driver bits
H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The…
Concealed Carry Holder Stops Car Break-In On Chicago’s Far South Side, Shooting Suspect In Each Leg
A concealed carry license holder in Chicago shot a man who was attempting to break into his car in the early morning hours. The suspect, who initially misled police about how he was shot, was later hospitalized and taken into custody for burglary. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE CHICAGO, IL (2-minute…
Ukraine’s Zelensky Wants Younger Soldiers While Russia And U.S. Seek Ceasefire
As the United States and Russia work to push a ceasefire, Ukraine is attempting to recruit younger soldiers for the war, and it seems content to keep it going. Kiev must lower its conscription age in order to recruit more for the conflict. In a regular news briefing on Monday,…
Sign Up Now for CMP’s 2025 Eastern Games in North Carolina
By Ashley Dugan, CMP Staff Writer BUTNER, N.C. – Register today for the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s (CMP) 2025 Eastern CMP Games! Eastern Games is set to be held April 25 through May 4 at the Camp Butner Training Facility in North Carolina. The recreation-oriented event, part of CMP’s Travel Games…