Hosts Janis Putelis, Spencer Neuharth, and Austin “Chilly” Chleborad discuss the outdoor win in Pennsylvania and Jani’s upcoming 100 mile run, chat with Tony Jackson about the bite in NC, play another round of Fake News, and talk with Jacob Hernandez and Bo Hendrickson of the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program about the oak work they’re doing on Jani’s Wisconsin property. Watch the live stream on the MeatEater Podcast Network YouTube channel. Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube Read the full article here

This week, Brent’s searching the archives of his memory for some answers. Were the good ol’ days as good as we remember? Were bad days as bad? Do feelings of nostalgia alter facts? Listen in and see if you agree with his conclusions. He’s also sharing a listener’s story about a stubborn horse named Bob. Saddle up! It’s time for MeatEater’s This Country Life podcast. Read the full article here

This fall, upland bird hunting in Montana is expected to yield mixed results, with hunting conditions ranging from excellent to below average. Key factors influencing success include a good hatch and chick survival, which have been promising in recent years, but localized variations may lead to disappointment just miles away, a phenomenon known locally as “spotty.” Particularly noteworthy is the resurgence of sage-grouse populations, which have increased by 75% from last year, while other species like gray partridge and pheasants face challenges due to habitat loss. With the upland game bird hunting season kicking off on September 1, enthusiasts will…

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The recent Democratic Party mayoral primary election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City does not bode well. It illustrates that the Hard Left Democrats now have a stranglehold on New York City politics. I suspect the same for all of the East and West Coast Blue States, as well as Illinois. I heard it suggested on talk radio that artificial intelligence (A.I.) was used to exert influence on the New York mayoral primary via concerted social media bot traffic. This may have swayed “on the fence” voters toward Mamdani. I’m curious to see if this manipulation can be documented. …

Springfield police have arrested two men following a traffic stop in which they seized a loaded firearm and various drugs, including cocaine and heroin. The incident unfolded on Adams Street when officers conducted a stop due to a defective headlight and subsequently discovered over $3,200 in cash along with 28 grams of crack-cocaine and 10 grams of powder cocaine in the vehicle. Driver Thomas Rodriguez, 32, faces a series of serious charges, including possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and trafficking cocaine. His passenger, Bobby Guzman, 48, is also charged with carrying a loaded firearm without…

Happy Independence Day! Today, Americans go through the motions of celebrating the remnants of our once preciously cherished liberty. Please don’t refer to it as just: “The Fourth of July.”  Give it meaning, and do your best to help restore our freedom and rein in the size and power of the state and Federal governments. – JWR — Independence Day is also the birthday of Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864) and of General Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882) — Today’s feature article is by SurvivalBlog’s founder and Senior Editor, James Wesley, Rawles (JWR). — We are in need of entries for Round 119 of…

A Colonie couple has been indicted on several serious charges after law enforcement discovered a loaded handgun and large quantities of illegal drugs in their home. During a routine compliance visit by parole officers on February 10, officials uncovered eight rounds of ammunition along with over 25 grams of Psilocybin psychedelic mushrooms and more than 300 pounds of marijuana at the Browns’ residence. Byron Brown, 45, and Rena Brown, 42, have been charged with multiple felonies, including Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of Cannabis in the First Degree. Following their arraignment, Rena Brown…

Gun violence in the United States is hitting alarming levels in 2021, with over 8,100 fatalities reported in the first five months alone, raising concerns among experts about a potentially deadlier summer. Last weekend’s shootings resulted in more than 120 fatalities, with major cities witnessing significant spikes in violence, prompting fears that this year could surpass the record set in 2020, which was already the deadliest year for gun violence in decades. Experts attribute the rising tide of gun violence to various factors, including increased gun ownership during the pandemic and social unrest, intensified inequalities, and strained community-police relationships. As…