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…

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…

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

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Some seek out the stage and are reluctant to give up the microphone. Others are placed on the stage and are reluctant to take credit for their accomplishments. What follows is the exceptional story of a member of the latter group, self-branded as “Dark Horse.” As a California teen in the ‘90s, Amatangelo “AJ” Pasciuti (Pa-shoo-tee) was a self-proclaimed average kid who was motivated by the 9/11 assault on America to fight back. Against the wishes of his first-generation Italian father, he enlisted in the Marines, describing his decision as “That pivotal moment many of us take when we leave…

Somehow, enemy firearms always seem more interesting than your own. Maybe it is simple battlefield curiosity, or maybe it’s a case of the grass being greener on the other side. Whatever the reason, American troops took a healthy interest in Axis small arms during World War II. Sometimes they were simply looking to collect a war trophy. On other occasions, their interest was deadly serious, as the GIs and Marines were looking to use those firearms against their former owners.“Knowing something about these weapons might prove mighty useful someday.”During the summer of 1944, the U.S. Signal Corps produced a color…

There are a heck of a lot of things to love about autumn. Whether you’re into carving pumpkins, getting out after some early-season waterfowl, or chasing bugling bull elk through the mountains, fall is a time of plenty for every type of outdoors person in the country, especially anglers.The cooler weather and water of autumn bring with it a smorgasbord of new and exciting fishing opportunities. Some fish move into shallower water and feed heavily, trying to pack on the calories before winter, while others become extremely aggressive and will strike out at almost anything as they move into streams…

Steve Rinella and the MeatEater Crew Discuss: Trump’s executive orders on hunting and fishing; Etsy loves Epstein but hates squirrels; a new U.S. record whitetail and a Pennsylvania state record elk; a little more on Yellowstone wolves (yes, it never ends), Congressman Ryan Zinke on the A River Runs Through It Act; and more! Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Read the full article here