You might be a pro at ambushing whitetails from a tree, but ground hunting in open country presents a whole new set of challenges. When it comes to drawing your bow and not getting busted, you don’t have a ton of room for error.If you’re familiar with K.C. Smith and Tyler Jones of the Element crew, then you know they spend a ton of time chasing whitetails all over the country, especially the plains states. You can check out some of their cool hunts here at MeatEater or over on YouTube. Since we’re in the thick of summer, I spoke…

Ruger announced on July 1 it had acquired all assets of Anderson Manufacturing, a company that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (BATFE) 2023 firearm manufacturing report (the latest available) ranked No. 7 in volume of firearms produced that year. Ruger occupied the top spot in the annual release. “This acquisition is an incredible opportunity to advance our long-term strategy and expand Ruger’s capacity,” Todd Seyfert, president and CEO of Ruger said in a press release announcing the purchase. “We’re excited to welcome members from the talented team at Anderson Manufacturing and leverage their knowledge and infrastructure to…

This week, Tony explains why learning to read trees and keeping an open mind on how to set up in them, is often the key to killing more big bucks by not just defaulting to our go-to stands. 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

Despite Lewis and Clark’s singular fame, Thomas Jefferson never intended their expedition to be the sole U.S. scientific exploration into the country’s new Louisiana Purchase. Just as compelling to him was a second major expedition into the southern reaches of Louisiana, for which he chose two leaders – Thomas Freeman and Peter Custis – who had a similar opportunity to become famous early American explorers into the West. Dispatched up the Red River of the South in 1806 with a bigger party and twice the congressional appropriation of Lewis and Clark, Freeman and Custis suffered a very different fate, one…

A shooting at the University of New Mexico left a 14-year-old dead and another teen injured, prompting serious discussions about campus safety and gun violence. The incident occurred at the Gila Dorm, where four teenagers had gathered to play video games, highlighting the unsettling reality that firearms are now the leading cause of death among young people nationwide. The lockdown of the campus lasted several hours until the suspected shooter was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and other offenses. This tragic event has sparked an urgent dialogue within the university community, as students and residents question their safety and…

This week Reid and Dan host Mr. Texas Forever, Hudson Westbrook, out in God’s Country. They dive in on his rapid rise to stardom and what it has looked like for him. 12 months ago, Hudson was studying for college exams, and now he is headlining shows across the US and shattering records along the way. The three of them discuss his rural upbringing in Texas and what the outdoors looked like for him. Hudson disects winning a high school state championship in football, which somehow was only three years ago. Episode ends with a shoutout to Texas forever and…

Authorities respond to a shooting at a midtown Manhattan office building, resulting in two individuals injured, including a police officer. The incident unfolds in a prominent location that houses leading financial firms and the National Football League, raising concerns about safety in urban work environments. As investigations continue, law enforcement is actively searching for the shooter, with details on the victims’ conditions remaining scarce. This alarming event not only highlights potential public safety issues but also affects key areas within the city’s business districts, prompting discussions on security protocols in such high-profile locations. Read full story at www.bostonglobe.com Read the…

I’ve been trying to get a puncture in my bicycle tires for over two years now. So far, I’ve failed miserably. Background History I’ve been a bicycle rider since I was a kid, but I didn’t get serious until I got a job in a midsized town at the ripe old age of 21. Work was not within walking distance. I didn’t want to buy a car to commute to work and I held off buying one until I was in my mid-twenties. That really helped my bank account, and I got lots of exercise. The local weather was generally…

Investigation by the Minnesota Star Tribune highlights troubling delays in police response following the shootings of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman on June 14. Authorities took more than 60 minutes to enter the Hortman residence, even after witnessing gunfire, while critical information about the shooting was not communicated to various law enforcement agencies for several hours. Amid the chaos, officers had prior knowledge that the shooter was impersonating an officer, yet communication breakdowns hindered law enforcement’s rapid response. A detailed timeline of events reveals how vital information about the assailant’s intentions and identity was not relayed in a…

On July  29, 1279, five emissaries dispatched by Kublai Khan from the Mongol Yuan dynasty were beheaded in Hakata, Japan. Their gravestones can still be seen in Kamakura at Tatsunokuchi. — July 29, 1805 was the birthday of Alexis-Charles-Henri Clérel de Tocqueville. He died April 16, 1859. He is best known for his lengthy treatise: Democracy In America. — On July 29, 1930, a record high of 115°F (46°C) was recorded in Holly Springs, Mississippi — a state record. — Reader C.B. passed along some sad news: Tom Lehrer, Song Satirist and Mathematician, Dies at 97.  One of my favorites…