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The Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo launches in Oklahoma City this weekend, marking the first time the state hosts a national hunting event. Expected to draw thousands, the expo will offer a wide range of activities including live podcasts, dog training demonstrations, and a duck calling contest, providing entertainment for both seasoned hunters and families new to the sport. As the oldest conservation organization in North America, Delta Waterfowl aims to connect the community through their mission of preserving duck populations and advocating for hunters’ rights. Guests can enjoy educational sessions, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly activities, ensuring something for everyone.…

The Washington state Office of Independent Investigations has recommended reopening the case of Leonard Thomas, who was shot by Lakewood police officers in 2013 while holding his 4-year-old son. This development comes twelve years after a civil jury awarded Thomas’s family $15 million in damages, making it one of the largest wrongful-death verdicts involving police in the state’s history. Annalesa Thomas, the victim’s mother, expressed relief at the prospect of renewed scrutiny, emphasizing that the case deserves another examination. The OII, formed to independently investigate police-related deaths, identified new material evidence that may challenge the original conclusion drawn in 2013,…

A 25-year-old Silver City man, Dominic Carbajal, is facing serious federal charges following multiple violent offenses, including armed robbery and carjacking. Carbajal, a convicted felon, is accused of an armed robbery at a local nutrition store where he allegedly threatened the owner with a handgun before fleeing the scene. In a sequence of troubling incidents, Carbajal reportedly also carjacked a victim in a parking lot, using physical force and threats to steal their vehicle and possessions. Law enforcement arrested him after a tumultuous pursuit, and if convicted on all charges, he could receive a sentence of up to 27 years…

Shootings in Long Beach have reached a five-year low, with police reporting a decrease from 188 incidents last year to just 133 in the first half of 2025. This decline is part of a broader trend across California cities, as Long Beach also witnesses a nearly 28% reduction in homicides, dropping from 18 to 13 in the same period. Police Chief Wally Hebeish attributes the decline to focused initiatives aimed at limiting access to illegal firearms, reporting the seizure of 585 guns this year—a significant increase of 119 from the previous year. While crime rates improve overall, the department acknowledges…

Marine Corps Knives Of World War II Considered an essential piece of kit for every Marine, a wide variety of private-purchase and standard-issue knives were pressed into service in every theater of the war to tackle tasks ranging from hand-to-hand combat to everyday chores. Read the full article here

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed off on a Secretarial Order in late June to begin implementation of key provisions of H.R. 6492—the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)-supported Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The measure was signed into law last year. The new order designates leadership responsibilities, establishes coordination mechanisms and ensures timeline compliance with all statutory deadlines to expand outdoor recreation opportunities on U.S. public lands and waters. “The entire firearm and ammunition industry is grateful to President Donald Trump and to Secretary Doug Burgum for making the public safety and recreational benefits of…

Thanks to the loosening of hunting restrictions in certain states, straight-walled cartridges have experienced a resurgence in popularity during recent years. Old favorites like the .45-70 Gov’t have been dusted off, while the recently introduced 350 Legend has quickly become a favorite for the latest generations of hunters. Both of these chamberings were welcome replacements for the shotguns previously in use in most of these areas, but they each do still have their shortcomings and limitations. If we consider these two cartridges as bookends on the spectrum of straight-wall recoil levels, a rather wide gap becomes apparent. Whitetail hunters wielding…

A lot of deer hunting media includes B-roll footage of huge farm equipment creating massive food plots. It paints a cool story that supposedly shows the hard work that went into killing a certain big buck. However, that reality doesn’t relate to most hunters. If anything, it makes food plotting feel unattainable.The truth is you don’t need large acreage or large equipment to create a small food plot for whitetails. With a few acres and some hand tools, you can plant a food plot in no time. Whether you’re making a small kill plot for your kids or beefing up…

This week Reid and Dan host #1 artist, Drew Baldridge out in God’s Country. The three of them cover an array of topics from deer hunting in Illinois to taking chances to make your dreams come true. Drew breaks down how he’s the first independent artist to have a song go #1 at country radio. He shares how his wife has been steady throughout this entire process and how she inspired “She’s Somebody’s Daughter” from the beginning. Read the full article here

This week, Tony explains how we should view the various aspects of scouting and hunting as challenges, and not focus on what we perceive to be nearly unsolvable problems. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Read the full article here