Author: Gunner Quinn
On November 14, 1908, Albert Einstein presented his quantum theory of light. — On November 14th, 1985, the Nevado del Ruiz Volcano erupted in Colombia, killing over 20,000 as nearby towns are buried in mud, ice and lava. Scientist studying the volcano believed an eruption was imminent and had recommended an evacuation of the area which was largely ignored, resulting in the high number of casualties. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 121 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This…
This fall, Nick Schmitz, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, killed an absolutely massive bighorn sheep that stands to set the new state record. The story of his hunt began when he drew one of the most coveted tags in North America: a North Dakota bighorn sheep tag, of which North Dakota Game and Fish (NDGF) allocated only eight for the 2025 season.“I had gotten a call from Game and Fish and wasn’t able to answer,” Schmitz told MeatEater. “Brett Wiedmann left me a message telling me to call him back ASAP. I was worried I’d done something wrong, even though…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…