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Expanding handgun options available for Federal’s .30 Super Carry cartridge
There are more than 22 million concealed carry permit holders in the United States. Compared to the 2.7 million in 1999, it’s clear that new laws allowing citizens to more easily carry weapons for personal

Jeff Thomas: Making the AR platform New York compliant
Since 2013 New York gun owners have had to deal with the confusion that ensued after the passage of the NYSAFE Act. Like many residents of New York, I was unsure if I had just

Back to the basics: What to consider when targeting fish from the dock
It was a glorious evening in the middle of June. The weather was warm, the lake was calm, and the daily coronation of the sun crowning the western horizon was about to begin. On the

Brian Haines: The biggest catch of all on Minnesota’s Lindsey Lake
To this day, I recall a catch from many years ago, right around the time I turned 13 and was being introduced to walleye fishing. Back then, my family would take an annual late-spring fishing

Socialization is key to having your hunting puppy prepared to face the world
Just a few days after bringing into my home my black Labrador puppy five years ago, I decided it was time to take her out on the town to meet some friends.
Our first

Steve Piatt: Soaring temperatures force an audible in plan to fish New York’s Ausable River
On paper, this trip was going to be special. Back to the Adirondacks, and back to the West Branch of the Ausable River, which I proudly called my home water during our 16 years up

Jeremiah Haas: From seeking walleyes to tuna, fishing is a universal passion
Many of us can remember the first time we had a fishing pole in hand, or at least we have seen the pictures of us doing so as toddlers. Whether you are in the Quad

3D versus Bull’s-eyes: Target choice matters leading up to hunting season
While there are diehard bowhunters who shoot year-round, most folks don’t get serious about target practice until the middle of summer.
This is when whitetail bucks start showing their headgear in a meaningful way,

Steve Sarley: A surprise fish, and a surprise extended stay in the ICU
Remember me? I hope you do. I took a surprise vacation for a couple of Outdoor News issues, but it wasn’t the kind of vacation I would have chosen if I had my choice.