In the mid-19th century, the French military had developed some new firearm designs to take advantage of what was then the novel concept of a self-contained cartridge. Initially, like many militaries, the French converted existing military muzzleloaders to…

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Wild hogs and deer don’t exactly mix. At least, that’s what any number of deer hunters or landowners in pig country will tell you. If you have experience hunting around wild hogs, then you probably have surmised as much. While anecdotal evidence might seem to support certain theories in the hunting world, it’s great to see science and data confirm what many hunters experience.Dr. Melanie Boudreau, assistant research professor at Mississippi State University, recently conducted a collared experiment with both wild pigs and deer to better understand interactions between these two animals. While the study hasn’t been published yet, you…

Springfield Armory entered the world of modular, striker-fired handguns in 2023 with its Echelon line of pistols. Since then, the company has offered the Echelon in a variety of sizes, colors and configurations. New for 2026, Springfield is introducing an entry-level Echelon model with the Alpha. With the Alpha, Springfield Armory introduces an entry-level version of its popular Echelon platform. Most of the Echelon Alpha’s features are shared with the rest of the Echelon lineup. These include a precision forged and billet-machined slide and cold hammer-forged barrel, both of which are given a black Melonite finish. The Alpha’s changes over…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, 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, Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey, everybody, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which has brought to you by First Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today I’m taking a deep dive into ethics and deer hunting and how we are all probably hypocrites on this front, but that’s okay. What is…

“If you believe in equal rights, then what do “women’s rights,” “gay rights,” etc., mean? Either they are redundant or they are violations of the principle of equal rights for all.” – Thomas Sowell The post Editors’ Quote: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com. Read the full article here

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Famed cowboy artist Charlie Russell and fellow Montana photographer La Huffman had. 00:00:07 Speaker 2: A message for the future. 00:00:10 Speaker 3: But what was it? 00:00:12 Speaker 1: I’m Dan Flores and this is the American West. What were Charlie Russell and La Huffman trying to tell us? In nineteen oh eight, three years after the freshly minted state of Montana had passed a law requiring its veterinarians to infect any captured wolves that came their way with sarcoptic mange and then released them to spread the disease into the wild population in Great Falls,…

Opening caveat: A lot of what I describe below is highly illegal in normal times. It might even be frowned upon during semi-normal times. Only you, as a logical and thinking adult, can make a decision to take actions that could result in potential prison time. But this article is for those bad times, a true WWOTROL (World Without The Rule Of Law) scenario. Like many here, I’m an older gentleman, having retired almost 20 years ago after a 25 year law enforcement career. I’ve also been a faithful Survival Blog reader from almost the beginning. And like many here,…

On May 19, 1828 U.S. President John Quincy Adams signed the Tariff of 1828 into law to protect industry in the North. The bill was vehemently denounced in the South and escalated to a threat of civil war in the nullification crisis of 1832–33. The tariff was replaced in 1833, and the crisis ended. The Tariff of 1828 was called the “Tariff of Abominations” by most Southerners because of its drag on the Southern economy. It set a 38% tax on some imported goods and a 45% tax on certain imported raw materials. The South was also harmed indirectly because…

Despite the incredible array of polymer-frame, striker-fired, semi-automatic handguns on the market, the classic revolver not only refuses to die, it has seen something of a resurgence in recent years. Today’s revolver Renaissance has spurred the introduction of a wide array of designs, ranging from the most cutting-edge takes on this tried-and-true firearm concept to retro renditions of popular guns from years past. Whether you’re a defensive shooter looking for a dedicated tool with a simple manual of arms you know and trust to the casual enthusiast who just wants something classic to enjoy at the range, the array of…