On February 13, 1633, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for trial before the Inquisition for professing the belief that Earth revolves around the Sun. — February 13th is the birthday of Robert Charles “R.C.” Sproul (born 1939, died December 14, 2017), a well-respected American Calvinist theologian — Today is also the birthday of General Chuck Yeager (born, 1923), the first man to break the sound barrier. He passed away on December 7, 2020. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First…

When it comes to calling coyotes, location is key. Where you call is probably more important than how you call. Coyotes survive by using their senses and the terrain to their advantage. Hunters who understand this consistently put more fur on the ground. Whether you hunt the rolling farmland of the Midwest, the dense pine thickets of the South, or the open sage flats of the West, you’ll need a good setup to make your stand count. Here’s a breakdown of landscapes you’ll encounter in coyote country and how to hunt them.Open Fields: High Visibility, High OddsCoyote hunters tend to set…

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Smith & Wesson has announced the release of the Lipsey’s Exclusive Performance Center Model 36 Field Ethos revolver. Engineered using high-quality materials and top-notch design, this limited-edition J-frame is designed with a blend of iconic features and enhancements to meet the demands of modern shooters. The Model 36 Field Ethos revolver is chambered in .38 Special +P and has a five-round capacity. It uses the Classic No-Lock frame, and the 1.88-inch barrel features a blued carbon-steel finish that pairs extremely well with the installed Tyler Gunworks premium walnut stocks. Out of the box, this model ships with a fixed, gold-bead front…

Business is booming for firearm companies that specialize in keeping things a bit more quiet on the firing line. The outlook isn’t nearly as rosy for other corners of the outdoor industry. Big Rock Sports, a North Carolina-based distributor of fishing, hunting, boating and related gear filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in early February. Eddie Bauer, a trusted name by sportsmen, may be next, although total liquidation of assets isn’t part of its plan. On Feb. 3 Washington State’s KIRO TV reported, “Eddie Bauer, a popular outdoor clothing brand, is expected to shutter all its stores in North America after…

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is prosecuting its first drone poaching case, the first since the recovery of game with drones was legalized in March of 2024. However, it is illegal to use drones to search for, scout, or detect deer during the hunting season or for 14 days prior.The DNR alleges that back in December, several hunters used a drone to scout for, pattern the movements of, and harvest a white-tailed buck. The agency received several complaints that a drone was following one especially well-antlered deer for several days in a row. Investigators began following this drone,…

These days, handgun slides come with pre-cut slides that are optics-ready. They’ll easily accept adapter plates and/or a micro red-dot optic directly with the aid of a few screws. The red-dot trend is so pervasive that consumers can choose to buy from bargain brands all the way to the fully-featured top-tier units. Along with this energetic market segment, nationally renowned firearms training instructors and organizations have been offering red-dot specific training curricula. Aaron Cowan even authored a white-paper on the role of slide-mounted red-dot optics. If you’re into guns and shooting, you’re probably aware of these reflex sights’ existence.  But,…

Authorities in California have disrupted an overseas wildlife poaching operation after seizing hundreds of illegal animal parts.According to a press release, in the early weeks of 2026, an investigation began after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intercepted a falsely labeled package en route from Thailand to Fresno, California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) confirmed that the shipment contained hundreds of products obtained from poached animals. Some named products include elephant trunks, bear gallbladders, saiga antelope, turtle shells, and ivory products, including walrus tusks and rhino horns.Many of these species are protected by the Convention on International…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast, your guide to the whitetail 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. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast. This week on the show, I’m joined by Kip Adams, the Chief Conservation Officer for the National Deer Association, and we are discussing the state of white tails in America in twenty twenty six. We’re to cover many of the most pressing and concerning issues facing deer,…