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Let's take a look at how to build a kit that will help get game from field to freezer efficiently, cleanly and easily this fall.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | How to Build a Hunting Kill Kit The tools you should include in your kill kit to help you get game from field to freezer efficiently, cleanly and most easily this fall.

Ever want to improve your hunting and shooting skills when you can't quite make it to the range or field? Check out the unit from . In this thorough review, contributor Brad Fenson breaks down the unit's features and intricacies.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: Virtual Reality GAIM Ever want to improve your hunting and shooting skills when you can't quite make it to the range or field? Check out the GAIM unit, from Aimpoint. Contributor Brad Fenson breaks down the features and intricacies of the unit in this thorough review.

Contributor Brad Fenson whips up a summer staple, borscht with ground venison.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Recipe: Borscht with Ground Venison Contributor Brad Fenson whips up a summer staple, borscht with ground venison.

After a fatal encounter in Yellowstone Park on July 22, where a woman was killed on-trail by a grizzly, another attack has happened in the nearby Shoshone National Forest, reigniting calls for the bears' delisting.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Grizzly-Bear Attack Reignites Debate After a fatal encounter occurred in Yellowstone Park on July 22nd, where a woman was killed on-trail by a mother grizzly, another has happened in the nearby Shoshone National Forest.

Contributor Phil Massaro takes a detailed look at ballistic coefficient and how it applies to the hunter’s choice of projectile.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Ballistic Coefficient: Why It Matters for Hunting A detailed look at ballistic coefficient and how it applies to the choice of projectile for hunting purposes.

In this modern era of rifles and cartridges, common sense would indicate that a cartridge with the performance level of the .30-30 would long ago have faded into obscurity. Why won’t it go away?

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Why .30-30 Wi******er Will Never Die In this modern era of hunting rifles and cartridges, common sense would indicate that a cartridge with the performance level of the .30-30 would long ago have faded into obscurity. Why won’t it go away?

Biden administration withholds funding for hunting and archery programs in the nation’s schools; Department of Education says it is merely following the letter of the law as outlined in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Biden Administration Withholds Funding for Hunting, Archery Programs in the Nation’s Schools Department of Education says it is merely following the letter of the law as outlined in Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

HEVI Shot has launched a new product line for waterfowl hunting: the all-new Hevi-Metal Xtreme.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Hevi-Metal Xtreme Waterfowl Loads Hevi-Shot has launched a new product line for waterfowl hunting: the all-new HEVI-Metal Xtreme.

Montana's annual wolf report set the stage for a heated debate at the state's Environmental Quality Council, which provides oversight for several agencies, including the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Montanans Debate Annual Wolf Report Montana's annual wolf report set the stage for a heated debate at the state's Environmental Quality Council, which provides oversight for several agencies, including the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).

Rossi USA has announced the launch of its Brawler single-shot pistol. Boasting a combination of power and precision, it offers shooters the choice between two popular chamberings: .410 Bore and .45 Long C**t: https://ow.ly/EILT50PrZZk

An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Rossi Brawler Single-Shot Pistol Rossi has announced the launch of its Rossi Brawler single-shot pistol. Boasting a combination of power and precision, it offers shooters the choice between two popular chamberings: .410 Bore and .45 Long C**t.

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has reported that a black bear attacked a man in the Henderson Canyon area of the state on July 31, as he opened his garage door.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Idaho Bear Attack The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has reported that a black bear attacked a man in the Henderson Canyon area of the state on July 31, as he opened his garage door.

Contributor Dennis Bradley kicks off his series on esoteric alternatives to more common ammunition, with the 6x45.

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | Alternative Ammo: 6x45 vs. .223 Re*****on Contributor Dennis Bradley kicks off his series on esoteric alternatives to more common ammunition, with the 6x45.

Did you catch yesterday's ? We took a look at the new Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline, a lighter-weight counterpart to the full-sized 2020 Waypoint.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | #SundayGunday: Springfield Model 2020 Redline Get a closer look at the Springfield Model 2020 Redline, the latest addition to our series.

Chambered in .30-30 Wi******er, the new Rossi USA R95 lever-action features a hammer-forged barrel, a smooth hand finished lever action, a large loading gate, and is drilled and tapped for optics.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Rossi R95 Lever-Action Rifle Chambered in .30-30 Wi******er, the new Rossi R95 lever-action rifle features a hammer-forged barrel, a smooth hand finished lever action, a large loading gate, and is drilled and tapped for optics. 

A common item of discussion among big-game hunters is proper bullet placement. All of us agree a vital area must be the target, but that includes several options. While neck shots can be extremely effective, they can also fail miserably.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Are Neck Shots on Big Game a Good Idea? A common item of discussion among big-game hunters is proper bullet placement. All of us agree a vital area must be the target, but that includes several options. While neck shots can be extremely effective, they can also fail miserably.

SITKA Gear has introduced its ArmorSpun Merino Wool, a material built for rigorous, extended use that still maintains the prized properties of wool.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Sitka Gear Core Merino Wool Collection Sitka has introduced its ArmorSpun Merino Wool, a material built for rigorous, extended use that still maintains the prized properties of wool.

You see a buck, antlers slathered in velvet, across a field on a humid late-summer evening and think it looks staggeringly big. Here are four ways to quickly judge a buck’s real proportions.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | How Big is That Summer Buck, Really? You see a buck, antlers slathered in velvet, across a field on a humid late-summer evening and think it looks staggeringly big. But the velvet, the buck’s skinny summer neck and the warm glow of light can lead to gross exaggeration in your mind.

The Howa Carbon Elevate has brought bench-gun accuracy and utility to the world without resorting to a package that can’t practically be hauled afield.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: Howa Carbon Elevate A comprehensive review of the Howa Carbon Elevate bolt-action centerfire rifle.

Whether you want to conserve calories or “stay with the game” overnight, sometimes it makes sense to bivouac in the backcountry. Before you do so, it pays to carefully consider options for shelter, water, food and more.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Bivy Basics: When You Need to Overnight in the Woods

The 6.5 Creedmoor is arguably the most popular rifle cartridge of the 21st century, but how does it perform on big game? These detailed accounts include pertinent information such as shot angle, distance, projectile used and more.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | 6.5 Creedmoor Proven: How Does It Actually Perform on Big Game? The 6.5 Creedmoor is arguably the most popular rifle cartridge of the 21st century, but how does it perform on big game? These detailed accounts include pertinent information such as shot angle, distance, projectile used and more.

Here's a look at the five most iconic American rifle designs.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Top 5 American-Made Hunting Rifles As we approach the anniversary of the announcement of our independence, and the greatest upset in history, let’s take a look at the five most iconic American hunting rifle designs.

Mike Roux shares some tips for how to keep the coyote chase going all summer.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Summer Coyote-Hunting Tips Mike Roux shares some tips for how to keep the coyote chase going all summer.

EOTECH’s Vudu optics line was designed to bridge a gap between the “battle-proven” holographic optics the company is known for, and a new segment of variable-power hunting and competition optics they were looking to enter.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 FFP A comprehensive review of the EOTech Vudu 1-20x28 FFP rifle scope.

Chambered in .22 Magnum, the Walther Arms, Inc. Magnum Pistol has everything you need to put more energy on distant critters.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: Walther WMP A comprehensive review of the .22 Magnum Walther WMP.

It’s as big as the Grand Canyon, is right at home when chambered in a classic lever gun like the Wi******er Model 1886, the Marlin Model 1895 or a classic Sharps falling block, and like America herself, it’s big enough to handle Alaska.

Meet the "Most American" rifle cartridge.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | The Most American Rifle Cartridge It’s as big as the Grand Canyon, it’s right at home when chambered in a classic lever gun like the Wi******er Model 1886, the Marlin Model 1895 or a classic Sharps falling block, and like America herself, it’s big enough to handle Alaska. Meet the "Most American" rifle cartridge: the .45-70 Go...

SAAMI has announced the acceptance of a new shotshell and rimfire cartridge for standardization: three-inch 28-gauge and .21 Sharp.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | SAAMI Announces Acceptance of Two New Cartridges SAAMI has announced the acceptance of a new shotshell and rimfire cartridge for SAAMI standardization: three-inch 28-gauge and .21 Sharp.

Brad Fenson takes some inspiration from Portugal with his latest dish: Venison Espetada.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Recipe: Venison Espetada Brad Fenson takes some inspiration from Portugal in his latest dish: Venison Espetada.

Federal Premium's lever-action focused line of HammerDown ammunition already included options such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Wi******er, .45-70 Government, and more. Now, a 270-grain load of 444 Marlin is available.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Federal HammerDown 444 Marlin Federal's lever-action focused line of HammerDown ammunition already included options such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Wi******er, .45-70 Government, and more. Now, a 270-grain load of 444 Marlin is available.

R***r has announced the reintroduction of the Marlin Fi****ms 1894 Classic chambered in .44 Magnum, which still retains all of the gun's traditional characteristics.

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An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: R***r Marlin 1894 Classic Lever Action Sturm, R***r & Company, Inc. has announced the reintroduction of the Marlin 1894 Classic chambered in .44 Magnum, while still retaining all of the gun's traditional characteristics.

Both the 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are designed for long-range work and are solid all-around choices for hunting. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC Both the 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are designed for long range work and are solid all-around choices for hunting. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

The right loaded in the right big-bore handgun can deliver the news to even the biggest game with just as much authority as a rifle.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | The Big Hitters of Handgun Hunting The right bullet loaded in the right big-bore handgun can deliver the news to even the biggest game with just as much authority as a rifle.

Here's why it’s worthwhile to start acquiring the knowledge and tools needed to reload your .

An Official Journal Of The NRA | 5 Reasons to Learn How to Reload Ammunition Here are five reasons why it’s worthwhile to start acquiring the knowledge and tools needed to reload your ammunition.

When hunters are toting their trusty bear-defense handguns outside the backcountry, it's often wise to change out ammunition to a jacketed hollow point. Federal Premium Premium is helping hunters do exactly that, with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | First Look: Federal HST .357 Magnum Ammo When hunters are toting their trusty bear-defense handguns outside of the backcountry, its often wise to change out ammunition—away from hard-nosed, monolithic rounds that focus primarily on penetrating thick skull plates and the like. Federal Premium is helping hunters do exactly that, with the a...

Did you catch yesterday's ? We took a look at the nimble, 9mm Henry Repeating Arms Homesteader carbine.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | #SundayGunday: Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine Get a closer look at the Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine, the latest addition to our series.

Contributor Brad Fenson gives a hunter's take on a traditional Shepherd's Pie.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Recipe: Venison & Leek Pie Contributor Brad Fenson gives a hunter's take on a traditional Shepherd's Pie.

Grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada have been awarded to Delta Waterfowl to bolster the organization’s Hen House program, as well as HunteR3 recruitment and advocacy efforts.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Delta Waterfowl HunteR3 and Duck Production Programs Receive Funding Boost Grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada have been awarded to Delta Waterfowl to bolster the organization’s Hen House program, as well as HunteR3 recruitment and advocacy efforts.

It's that time again. Father's Day is almost here, though if you're like us, you thought you still had a couple of weeks left. Read on for a few great last-minute ideas for the outdoor dad in your life.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | 2023 Father's Day Gift Guide It's that time again. Father's Day is almost here, though if you're like us, you thought you still had a couple weeks left. Unfortunately, not so. Read on for a few great last-minute ideas for the outdoor dad in your life.

Did you catch yesterday's ? We took a look at the Chapuis USA X4, an elegant double rifle hearkening back to the early-20th century.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | #SundayGunday: Chapuis X4 Classic Get a closer look at the Chapuis X4, the latest addition to our series.

Hunters have several options for zeroing their hunting rigs. Choose the best one for your scenario.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | How to Zero Your Rifle for Your Hunting Scenario Hunters have several options for zeroing their hunting rigs. Choose the best one for your hunting scenario.

Your National Rifle Association’s free, award-winning Hunter Education online course is now available to any federally recognized Native American tribe, which includes tribal members of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS).

An Official Journal Of The NRA | NRA Partners with NAFWS to Deliver Free Online Hunter Education The National Rifle Association’s free, award-winning Hunter Education online course is now available to any federally recognized Native American tribe, which includes tribal members of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society.