Author: Gunner Quinn

The following is an excerpt from from CATCH A CRAYFISH, COUNT THE STARS: Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids. We’ll be releasing a paperback edition next week on May 27, stay tuned!Most people walk at an average speed of about 3–4 miles per hour on flat ground. Of course, it’s much slower if you’re bushwhacking through an area of the woods where thick briar patches, steep embankments, and other natural barriers could slow you down or halt your progress altogether. Rather than giving up on your explorations, you can move through wild landscapes more efficiently by following the…

 In the early 1840s, just as the U.S. military was transitioning from the flintlock musket to percussion-primed longarms, there emerged a new rifle that armed the sharpshooters of the Army: the Model 1841 “Mississippi” rifle. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” I Have This Old Gun segment above to hear the history of the Mississippi and see how it shoots on the range. “Right in that period, as they’re transitioning, there emerges what is just a beautiful, beautiful arm. It’s one of the, in my opinion, the best-looking small arms of the 19th century, and that’s the Model 1841 rifle,” American…

The mass slaughter of as many as 75 caribou in Manitoba, including cows carrying unborn calves, is prompting calls for changes to the way the species is managed in the province, especially as it relates to Indigenous hunting rights.Residents of a local First Nations community were responsible for the harvest, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) has publicized the incident in an effort to spur conversations around how Indigenous communities sometimes harvest caribou.“We’d like to see a co-management board set up that starts to impose rules. There has to be harvest reporting. There has…

This week, Tony explains why confidence is so important with sporting dogs, and why we should train with this in mind at all times. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Merch Read the full article here

Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here

On this Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by Bear Grease podcast featured guest Pablo Esquivel. Pablo gives more details of what it was like growing up in Costa Rica, some of the culture shock of moving to Alabama as a young adult, his passion for deer hunting, love of finding stone points, and laid-back attitude about his big game tattoos. Read the full article here

Honolulu police are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Monday afternoon at a bar café and karaoke venue in downtown Honolulu. At around 12:30 p.m., three armed suspects fired a shot, demanded items from customers, and fled the scene without any reported injuries, prompting an immediate police response and an ongoing search for the suspects. As authorities work to gather information, they urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. The alarming nature of the robbery in a busy urban area raises concerns about public safety, making this a critical situation for law enforcement and the…

(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) Our first home had a gas forced air furnace and a wood fire place. I had a natural gas ventless heater installed in our basement. A few days after our daughter was born, we had another major storm and power outage. With a two year old and a new born we decided to bug out to her dad’s house until our power came back on. Before we left, I turned the ventless heater on low and left the basement door cracked open. When our power came back on just shy of 72…

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has officially signed a contentious bill into law that requires all residents to obtain a permit before purchasing a firearm. This new law, House Bill 1163, mandates a safety training course and includes a fee, with a five-year permit issued by the Washington State Patrol starting in May 2027. The bill’s supporters assert that it will lead to lower gun violence rates, particularly in the wake of tragic incidents affecting families across the state. However, critics argue it infringes on Second Amendment rights and could significantly burden both potential gun buyers and small firearms dealers. With…

  An important and time-sensitive legislative update:  Please contact your congresscritters TODAY and encourage them to pass both the HPA (removing suppressors from the NFA) and the SHORT Act (legalizing short-barreled rifles and shotguns), as part of the pending Federal budget reconcilliation. Thanks! –  JWR — On May 21, 1799, Napoleon and his forces abandoned their siege of Acre, after two months. This was a turning point in the French invasion of Egypt and Syria.  The city of Acre is now known as Akko, Israel. — May 21, 1819: The first bicycles (“swift walkers”) in the US were introduced in…