Reminiscent of the stocks of the classic firearms of the past, the exquisitely-grained American walnut grips of the WOOX Leggenda folding knife confer an aura of timeless beauty that modern synthetic scales cannot match. About the only material that I can think of that might be even more attractive than walnut in this application would be elk antler. The hefty 3.5 inch long and 0.13 inch thick blade of D2 steel conveys a sense of gravitas. At 6 ounces, the knife might have just a bit more gravitas than is ideal for field use, but for shorter treks at lower…

Life in the early 21st Century is increasingly characterized by what marketing specialists dubbed The Subscription Model. For many Americans, it is starting to feel like we are “renting” our lives. It is almost like feeding a parking meter, 24/7, and 365 days a year. It is bad enough having taxes, mortgage payments, and insurance costs, but adding umpteen subscriptions is burdensome. It saps us of our livelihood. Consider how our lives have changed in the past two decades: We used to buy a CD or DVD once, and it was ours for a lifetime. Now, we are mostly expected…

00:00:09 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World Headquarters in Bozeman, Montana, this is Cal’s Week in Review with Ryan Cal Callahan, presented by First Light. Here’s Cal. There’s an unusual bighorn sheep on the land in Montana. That’s a sheep joke. In Montana, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks officials are concerned According to a recent Facebook post, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is seeking help from the public to locate a hybridized female Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep that went missing from a private alternative livestock facility near Vaughn in early September. If you’re wondering what alternative livestock is, well, as you know,…

00:00:08 Speaker 1: This is the meat-eater podcast coming at you shirtless, severely bug-bitten, and in my case, underwear-less. 00:00:15 Speaker 2: We hunt the meat-eater podcast. You can’t predict anything. 00:00:20 Speaker 1: Brought to you by First Light. When I’m hunting, I need gear that won’t quit. First Light builds no-compromise gear that keeps me in the field longer. No shortcuts, just gear that works. Check it out at firstlight.com. That’s F-I-R-S-T.com. L-I-T-E dot com. 00:00:43 Speaker 2: All right, man. 00:00:43 Speaker 1: Joined today by Jason Sumners, who’s the director of Missouri’s State Fish and Game…

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Winchester Ammunition has once again been selected by the U.S. Army as the second-source provider for small-caliber rifle ammunition. The most recent contract covers 5.56 NATO, 7.62 NATO and .50 BMG cartridges. The award reflects the ongoing, strategic partnership Winchester has as the Army’s second source.The primary source for U.S. Military small-arms ammunition is the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP) in Independence, Mo. That site is owned by the U.S. Army but managed by an outside contractor. Winchester has filled that role since 2020.“Winchester has consistently demonstrated its ability to meet and exceed the rigorous standards required by the…

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Administrative rules are not the most glamorous aspect of national governance. But they are fundamental to bureaucracy’s inner workings and how they affect, for better or for worse, the daily lives of ordinary Americans. In the July issue, I wrote about a comprehensive regulatory overhaul the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) launched in April (see ATF’s “‘New Era of Reform’ Kicks into High Gear”). This month, I want to update you on NRA’s response. When it comes to day-to-day advocacy for your rights in the nation’s capital, this is where the rubber meets the road. The effort…

Recently, Savage Arms has embarked on an ambitious project to update and modernize its extensive line of bolt-action rifles, and one of the latest enhanced models available is the company’s 110 Core Tactical bolt-action. Watch our “NRA Gun of the Week” video above to see the details on this latest long-range rig. “This is a brand-new setup from Savage that involves the AccuFit Stock, which is push-button cheekpiece height and length of pull adjustments,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Jay Grazio said. “It has replaceable palmswell segments. This little grip section here can be popped out, and they have different sizes,…

Fall hunting season is here for most of us, and Brent’s sharing a listener story and one from his Arkansas Bear Camp. It’s that time of year when hunters are chasing critters, and Brent’s in the mix with some of his closest friends. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life Merch Read the full article here