On January 24, 1616, Dutch mariners Jacob Le Maire and Willem Schouten were the first Europeans to discover Le Maire Strait, Tierra del Fuego, and then go on and round Cape Horn. — January 24, 1890: The world’s oldest wooden sculpture, the Shigir Idol, was discovered in a peat bog near Kaltay, Middle Urals. It was later radiocarbon dated to 12,500 years old. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can be used for…

Three active duty soldiers were just convicted of multiple misdemeanor wildlife charges after poaching five mule deer on Fort Carson, also known as “The Mountain Post,” and one on the surrounding state land. While it is legal to hunt on military bases, you still have to abide by local and federal wildlife laws.According to a CPW press release, this case started back in November ‘24, when a hunter reported a poached mule deer buck to Fort Carson Conservation Law Enforcement Officers (CLEOs). The CLEOs then called in for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) backup. Wildlife Officer Deme Wright arrived on…

If you’ve watched MeatEater Roasts and thought to yourself, “I can outcook those yahoos!” Well, buddy, it’s your time to shine. We’re calling for contestants to star in the cooking show where conservation wins.Anyone can enter, but you do have to be willing to drive yourself to Bozeman for filming. Here’s what you have to do to throw your name in the hat:If you’re chosen, we’ll reach out to you and sort out the details from there. We can’t wait to see your videos! Read the full article here

Hunters drool over fresh rubs and scrapes. They’re thrilling to see during a scouting session or hunt, but deer are drawn to them for other reasons. Research from the University of Georgia shows that fresh rubs and scrapes actually glow for deer like “neon lights.”This first-of-its-kind study highlights the photoluminescence observed in signposts (i.e., rubs and scrapes) used by deer and indicates that a combination of secretions from peeled tree bark and a deer’s forehead glands might contribute to this phenomenon.Daniel DeRose-Broeckert, a graduate assistant at the UGA Deer Lab, spearheaded the experiment. To observe the photoluminescence of rubs and…

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Armed Citizen® Today A man in the Bronx woke up during the early morning hours of Jan. 20 to get a drink of water but then heard glass breaking downstairs. Worried for the safety of his sleeping wife and three children, he went to investigate—bringing his gun along “because who knows,” as he later told reporters—and discovered an intruder in his home. The homeowner took aim and told the intruder not to move. Seeing the gun, however, the home invader jumped back out of the window and fled. Security video later revealed that the intruder and two other suspects had…

Welcome to another Gun of the Week episode. We’re here on the range with the Daniel Defense DDPCC. Pistol-caliber carbines have been really popular lately for a lot of great reasons, such as the low recoil, great handling and ability to train on shorter ranges. It also doesn’t hurt that, comparatively speaking, 9 mm is significantly less expensive than rifle calibers. So, you can shoot PCCs a lot, and if your local gun range does not permit rifle calibers, you can still shoot it there. A lot of manufacturers have been coming out with great PCCs out there, with Daniel…

Henry Repeating Arms has launched two new product families: Protector Carbines are compact and suppressor-ready for everyday utility and peace of mind, while Provider Rifles are dedicated hunting rifles focused on putting meat in the freezer, season after season. “The lever action is one of the most versatile rifle platforms ever made, but that doesn’t mean they’re always one-size-fits-all,” said Anthony Imperato, Founder and CEO of Henry Repeating Arms. “The new Protector Carbines and Provider Rifles offer new configurations with clear purpose to suit the real-world needs of American rifle owners.” Provider Rifles: Built for the Woodsman The Provider Rifles…

Franchi expands its Momentum line of rifles with the MULE—designed as a go-anywhere, do-anything rifle for hunters and property owners alike. This new carbine is engineered to be always ready for whatever rifle task the shooter might have in mind, and to do it well. For 2026, Franchi adds that kind of rifle to the Momentum family with the all-new Momentum Utility Lite Elite, better known simply as the MULE. The MULE is Franchi’s idea of a true general-purpose carbine. It’s designed to be the kind of rifle that rides in the truck or UTV and waits at the ready by…

Smith & Wesson has announced the release of two additions to its Spec Series, the new Spec Series R 686 Plus revolver and Spec Series VI M&P9 M2.0 Metal Compact pistol. Spec Series R Model 686 Plus Revolver Introducing the first-ever revolver from the Spec Series line: The Specs Series R. This model blends classic aesthetics with modern enhancements. Built on the robust L-frame Model 686, this seven-shot revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special +P and weighs 42.4 ounces. Its 4.13-inch stainless-steel barrel features a Power-Port at the end, reducing felt recoil and allowing for quicker target re-acquisition. Out…