Author: Gunner Quinn
Like most rebellious teenagers, I wasn’t much for rules. But the Thanksgiving weekend of 2007, I played it by the book. My dad gave me strict instructions not to leave my hunting blind until dark, especially if I shot a deer. And, Buddy, did I keep that bucket seat warm.My ears were still ringing when I peered through the new hole in the blind’s shoot-through mesh. The buck I shot dropped in its tracks, and I could see its white underbelly lying in the clover patch. I didn’t have a cell phone back then, so I just sat there shaking…
A Wisconsin hunter tagged what is now the Boone and Crockett record for the largest grizzly bear ever killed by a human.Brian van Lanen shot the giant bruin last fall near Norton Sound, Alaska. He knew after skinning out the head that it would be a top-10 giant, but after a 60-day drying period, the Boone and Crockett Club just confirmed that it’s the largest hunter-killed grizzly in the world.MeatEater’s Randall Williams had the chance to see the skull in person at B&C’s 32nd Big Game Awards, and he says it caught his eye even before he knew it was…
In the spirit of Father’s Day, Jason and Dirk enjoy comparing their Father’s personalities and atributes. They discuss their dad’s backgrounds, and reminicing about their first times hunting with them. Learn more at https://www.treelineacademy.net/ Connect with Jason, Dirk, and Phelps Game Calls MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Phelps 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
Author’s Introductory Note: I am not a licensed medical professional, I am simply recounting an event that happened to me, research I have done on the subject and how it made me think differently about my own preparations. I hope you find this article interesting and informative, but please also do your own research. Recently, I experienced my own personal Schumeresque event. I was competing in a sport I have done all my life when I felt something snap in the back of my heel. It happened as I took a hard step and I immediately knew something was wrong.…
I just heard the news: Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder, Dies at 82. His musical genius was obvious to anyone who has heard even just one of his compositions or complex arrangements. Here is just one example. Although I must say that some of the song lyrics that Wilson wrote were not edifying and sometimes promoted loose morals (for example: “I Get Around”), his musicianship was spectacular. Goodbye, Brian. Or should I say: Hushabye. – JWR — June 12, 1792: British explorer Captain George Vancouver landed on the site of what is now Vancouver, British Columbia. — On June 12,…
After getting its start with traditional models, CVA has moved to the forefront of modern muzzleloaders. Its Optima occupies the space between CVA’s entry-level Wolf and its premium Accura in the company’s break-open action muzzleloader lineup. New for 2025, the company is offering an updated version of the Optima. The third generation of the CVA Optima is redesigned for modularity and adjustability. The major change for the new Optimas is greater modularity and adjustability. Comb height can be adjusted with two included cheek risers of different heights to match the sighting system used. Length-of-pull can be changed through the use…
Kimber Mfg. has expanded its M1911-style line of handguns in recent years, and it is one of many companies taking advantage of the growing interest in double-stack, M1911-style handguns in recent years. One of the latest in the Kimber lineup is the KDS9c, and unlike many double-stack, M1911-style handguns on the market, this one is built from the ground up for concealed carry. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” Rifleman Review segment above to see the details of this carry-friendly firearm. “We’ve seen all sizes, shapes and variations of the M1911 from Kimber, including Micros, which aren’t really 1911s, per se,…
This week, Tony interviews MeatEater’s Max Barta. They discuss how Max went about getting his first real bird dog, and what it took to develop her into an asset in the duck blind. 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
In this special episode of the Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb, Bear Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by Andrew Maxwell and Jacob Meyers of the Alabama-based Southern Outdoorsman Podcast as they share some of the highs and lows of creating their popular hunting podcast. Clay shows off the Ben Rogers Lee box call gifted to him, and also talks about a new devious real estate scam. Read the full article here