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Steven Rinella breaks down his most memorable mule deer hunting moments from past season’s of MeatEater. From tagging his biggest bucks to Thanksgiving meat bucks, Steve relives his peak MeatEater mule deer hunts and shares what made each trip so special. Presented by the US Border Patrol Read the full article here

A constitutional carry bill proposed by Sen. Tom Brewer, which aimed to allow Nebraskans to carry concealed firearms without a permit or mandatory training, is halted due to a filibuster in the Legislature. The bill, which initially gained traction, faced significant opposition from Democratic senators, resulting in a failed motion to end the debate by just two votes, with a tally of 31-9. Despite earlier victories in advancing the legislation, including overcoming an initial filibuster, Brewer’s efforts were thwarted by differences over safety measures and law enforcement concerns. Notably, a failed amendment designed to address critics from Omaha’s police department…

Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) has been in the gun business since the early 1970s, and while the company maintains its supply of old-school-type blackpowder rifles, today’s CVA has an array of modern guns, which include single-shot centerfire rifles and shotguns, as well as turn-bolt rifles. Watch our video above to see CVA’s scout rifle, the Cascade SR-80, in use on the range. The CVA Cascade SR-80, as seen here, is a scout-type bolt action. It features factory-fitted sights with provisions for optics, muzzle accessories and detachable box magazines, which is a far cry from the company’s sidelock front-stuffer of yesteryear.…

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I typically give my garage a good cleaning every few months. Every time I do, I pick up some of my old antlers, sheds, and dead heads. I’ll reminisce on some of my favorite hunts or make false promises to myself about new spots. Then, I put them back in the corner until the next cleaning, where they go on collecting dust.I’m sure most hunters can relate to this hoarding dilemma. While I won’t just throw away a set of antlers, there are better ways to use them than as props in your garage. As the current pile at my…

The Texas State Senate has passed House Bill 3053, which could soon prohibit local governments from organizing gun buyback programs designed to reduce the number of firearms in circulation. This ban would effectively shut down initiatives such as San Antonio’s Weapons Exchange Program, which has successfully collected over a thousand unwanted firearms, according to District 9 City Councilman John Courage, who labels the legislation as irresponsible and detrimental to public safety. Republican State Senator Bob Hall argues that these buyback events are ineffective and a waste of taxpayer money, stating they do little to address gun violence. Meanwhile, Councilman Courage…

The North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) held its 151st National Competition May 16-18, 2025, at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester, Va. Member units competed in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech-loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannon. It is the largest Civil War shooting sports event of its kind. It was a great national for Virginia units, winning the four major team matches. The 9th Virginia Cavalry won the musket team match with a time of 423.0 seconds for the five-event program. One hundred twenty nine teams participated in this N-SSA signature match of speed and…

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