Author: Gunner Quinn

This fall, officials have moved to change regulations regarding the commercial menhaden fishing industry on both the East Coast and the Gulf Coast. The actions have highlighted serious and ongoing strains between the menhaden fishing companies and recreational anglers, who worry about the impacts that the fishery has on sport fish populations.Menhaden, or pogy, is a baitfish similar to herring, shad, and sardines. While sport anglers do not pursue the fish, the species is a foundational forage item for some of the most popular saltwater gamefish in the world: redfish in the Gulf Coast and stripers in the East Coast…

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There have been more than 220 bear attacks and 13 deaths so far this fiscal year across Japan, by far the most in recorded history. In the last month alone, a 70-year-old man gathering mushrooms was decapitated, a 78-year-old woman was mauled to death while taking out her trash, and a former women’s professional wrestling referee who had retired to work at a rural spa was pulled into the forest and killed while cleaning an outdoor bath. Three people died in the span of a single week.Non-fatal attacks are happening at a rate of almost one every other day, including…

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Glock issued a press release on October 21, stating an all new “V” Series is expected to hit shelves by December. The company’s list of discontinued models grew significantly only a few days before, causing widespread speculation.   “As part of Glock’s commitment to future innovations, we are making necessary updates to our product line to align with upcoming offerings,” the announcement explains. “Our dedication continues to be with maintaining the highest level of quality, reliability and accessibility that you expect from Glock.” New models will include the: G17 V; G19 V; G19X V; G45 V; G26 V; G20 V…

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00:00:00 Speaker 1: This episode contains discussion of crimes involving sexual violence and murder. It also deals with suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, caller text nine to eight eight to reach the suicide and Crisis lifeline. 00:00:17 Speaker 2: This is part two of our two part series on the murder of fifteen year old Danny Houchens. If you haven’t already, go back and listen to part one. It tells the story of how investigators cracked the thirty year old cold case and tried to bring a hunter and…

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As the American economy is still recovering, and people grow more conscious of the quality of their food, many are turning to self-reliance—and that includes sourcing their own meat. Hunting has always been part of our nation’s heritage, but today’s hunters are driven by more than tradition. They’re driven by health, sustainability and the desire to know exactly where their protein comes from. That rising interest has created demand for rifles that are both accurate and accessible—rifles that honor legacy cartridges while offering the benefits of modern machining. The Christensen Arms Evoke fits squarely in that niche, combining high-end materials…

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00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast, your guide to the White Tail Woods presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host, Mark Kenyon. 00:00:19 Speaker 2: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast. This week on the show, I’m breaking down my twenty twenty five Iowa rut hunt and detailing for you the decisions I made, the tactics I used, and the mindset I had that ultimately led to me having what I believe white possibly might be my…

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00:00:00 Speaker 1: And sure enough we turn around and as we turn around, cow elk on the backside of that finger ridge, cow elk, cow elk, And I take my binoes up and I’m like, that’s a legal bull. 00:00:12 Speaker 2: And so I’m like, Curtis, give me range whatever. 00:00:14 Speaker 1: So I grabbed my tripod and in the moment I’m like kind of start fumbling with. 00:00:19 Speaker 2: The clips and I was like, calm down. 00:00:22 Speaker 1: So I calmed down, slow, get them, get everything out, put the gun in there.…

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Law enforcement officials in South Carolina testify that a surge in youth gun violence is primarily driven by gang activity, highlighting an urgent need for legislative action. During a recent committee meeting, S.C. Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel emphasized that juvenile violent crime is rising at an alarming rate, fueled by a dangerous mix of drugs, guns, and gangs. Lawmakers are considering a Senate bill to impose harsher penalties for gang-related offenses, potentially sentencing gang leaders to between five to 25 years in prison. Chief Keel advocates for proactive measures to deter youth from gang involvement, including expanding a…

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Ke’ilani Nawahine, a 10th grader at Skyridge High School, highlights the urgent need for a cultural shift to combat gun violence among youth following a recent incident in which a classmate threatened to bring a gun to school. The alarming rise in school shootings has significantly impacted children, with firearm-related deaths among youth escalating to become the leading cause of death for children in the U.S., accounting for over 4,500 fatalities in 2024 alone. Nawahine emphasizes that preventing gun violence requires more than legislation; it demands a comprehensive approach that fosters empathy and respect among young people. She points out…

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(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) The Dakota Lithium Power Bank can supply up to 2,400 watts by itself and can supply you with 4,800 peak AC when needed. This is according to their user’s manual that comes with the unit. That 4,800 watts is a rating given when a second power bank unit is set up in parallel with the first unit. The bank came with the necessary connector to link it with a second bank, and I am planning to buy a second unit to add to the setup I have now. Here are the statistics…

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