Magnified, fixed-power riflescopes have not been particularly popular in decades; certainly since the dawn of the 21st century. Once the only choice due to technological limitations, variable-magnification scopes have long dominated the market for all pursuits, apart from 1X (zero magnification) dot sights and the occasional low magnification reflex sight like some models of Trijicon ACOG. But, what if while embracing variable magnification, we forgot about speed? After all, turning the ring at the back of the scope takes time and some amount of dexterity to maintain a hold on target while moving part of the scope. Enter the Integrix…

Janis Putelis kicks off our "12 in 26" series as he takes his bow to Manitoba in search of a giant black bear. To make things even more interesting, he hunts over bait for the first time to see what the fuss is all about. Presented by Moultrie and OnX Maps. Read the full article here

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Hunters debate the validity of baiting black bears (or any game for that matter) all the time. Baiting often raises questions of sportsmanship or fair chase, but it might not be as black and white of an issue as hunters sometimes make it. I’ve only hunted over bait a few times—for deer and pigs in Texas—and I wasn’t a fan. While I had my own opinions about baiting bears, I thought it might be different from deer and pigs. So, I gave it a try.Up until now, my bear hunting experience was limited to spot-and-stalk hunting in the mountains of…

Buckle up, this is a weird one. Cue the banjos in the distance.On Feb. 21, a motorist called 911 to report they had witnessed a man having sex with a dead deer on the side of Phillip Stone Way in Central City. Police went to investigate the disturbing report and found a man near the scene with bloody hands and his pants around his knees.Officers also observed unspecified fluid on his facial hair, deer fur stuck to the bottom of his hoodie, and blood stains on his boxers. The man, identified as Allen Lynne Osborne, a 32-year-old from Owensboro, was…

Brink’s U.S. has selected Liberty Ammunition as the provider for the duty loads used by its executive protection teams. “We support several executive protection teams. It’s always gratifying to receive professional feedback on the effectiveness of Liberty Ammunition technology,” said Gary Ramey, CEO of Liberty Ammunition. “We are honored to also support the oldest security firm in the world. Brink’s has provided protection of assets since 1859. We look forward to providing them with our latest technology.” Liberty Ammunition’s innovation shows in the more than 15 patents it holds. The company was established by P.J. Marx in 2005 in Bradenton,…

Accuracy at speed is a byproduct of good control. Inputting less into the gun when shooting rapidly is how you gain that control. A durable grip and repeatable mechanical skills are certainly keys to reducing excessive movement. However, elite shooters know that next-level accuracy at speed can only be attained by refined input control. Our drill this month trains you to do just that: incrementally apply input control while delivering well-placed rounds in rapid transition. The cost for each run is six rounds, but it’s well worth every trigger press when that light bulb finally clicks on. Here’s the DrillSet…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: While it’s historical story is what creates the West and the eyes of the world, for residents and most visitors today, it’s the public lands that now define Western life. I’m Dan Flores and this is the American West, brought to you by Velvet Buck Wine, where the hunt meets the harvest. A portion of each bottle goes to support backcountry hunters and anglers. Limited supply available at Velvetbuck Vineyards dot com. Enjoy responsible New West’s Modern West public Lands West. For eighteen years of my life, I live full time in the state of Texas. I’m…

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. 00:00:19 Speaker 2: Hey, everyone, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which is brought to you by first Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today’s episode is all about the two dominant types of hunting strategies and how we often get both wrong and how we can actually use both…

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