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The recent physical silver shortage and the run-up in the spot and futures prices of silver (around $59 USD per Troy ounce the last time that I checked) has prompted me to issue some supplementary advice about how and when to SELL some of your silver.  We should all be ready to start slowly SELLING or trading a large part of our silver once the spot price passes $125 per ounce.  There will almost certainly be a peak and then a crash in silver. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I’ll go out on a limb and predict that…

On December 9th, 1315, the Swiss Woudsteden renewed their Eternal Covenant. (Eidgenossenschaft or Oath Commonwealth). According to Wikipedia: “[Eidgenossenschaft] means “oath commonwealth” or “oath alliance”, in reference to the “eternal pacts” formed between the Eight Cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy of the late medieval period. In Swiss historiography, this relates most notably to the Rütlischwur (Rütli Oath) between the three founding cantons Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, which traditionally dates to 1307. In modern usage, Eidgenossenschaft is the German term used as an equivalent to “Confederation” in the official name of Switzerland, Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (rendered, respectively, as Confédération suisse and…

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The Traditional first week of November rut was foreign to me until I actually hunted the Midwest. As a resident Mississippian, that hallowed week looks a lot like the month of October. Unless we get a cold front, temps might even reach the mid-80s. For me and my southern counterparts, New Year’s Day typically aligns with peak rut activity. Of course, the South is a weird place, and that includes deer hunting.Depending on where you’re at, you might see peak rut activity in Mississippi or Alabama anywhere from Thanksgiving Day to early February. While most folks in deer country have…

Armed Citizen® Today A Chicago rapper, along with several companions, approached two women while they sat in a parked car on Sept. 7, 2025. The rapper allegedly tried to yank open the passenger door while pointing a gun at the women. However, one of the women was a licensed concealed carry holder, and she reached for her own firearm. The suspect reportedly shot her in the leg before she was able to return fire, striking him multiple times and critically wounding him. The women then sped away from the scene as the alleged assailant and his companions continued to fire…

Beef bourguignon, also known as beef burgundy, is a classic dish that hails from the Burgundy region of France. The stew, consisting of meat slowly braised in red wine, served alongside pearl onions and mushrooms, was popularized in American kitchens by Julia Child. It also happens to be a great way to turn tough cuts of game meat into a succulent, satisfying meal during colder months.This rendition swaps bourbon for wine, venison for beef, with a few other small tweaks here and there for optimal flavor cohesion. Just like you’d choose a wine that you’d gladly drink in classic bourguignon,…

Since 2011, the AAC .300 Blackout has been the benchmark for subsonic performance. By necking-up a standard .223 Remington case to .30 caliber, the new cartridge could accept heavier bullets for use in close-quarters combat. When overpenetration is a concern, but you still need to ensure speedy neutralization of a hostile threat, this is the cartridge you want in your magazine. While it excels within the confines of a building or even down a short alleyway, however, it isn’t the best choice for private citizens merely looking to harvest game. Without being too graphic, feral hogs or even whitetail deer…

00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwood’s University, a place where we focus on wildlife, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to aex hunt for their support of this podcast. 00:00:14 Speaker 2: I’m your host, Lake Pickle. On this episode, we’re gonna. 00:00:17 Speaker 1: Address one of the most burning questions being asked in the hunting community today. 00:00:22 Speaker 2: Where have all the mallards gone? 00:00:24 Speaker 1: Or specifically, where have all the mallards gone in the Mississippi Flyway. This question has been getting asked for a…