00:00:02 Speaker 1: Welcome to Backwoods University, a place where we focus on wild life, wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to conserving both. Big shout out to ONEX Hunt for their support of this podcast. I’m your host, Lake Pickle, and man am I ever so excited for today’s episode. Today’s typic of discussion is about an animal that I’m most sure all of you are familiar with. Heck, all of us know what beavers are known for doing. They’re the original subjects for the saying you had one job. They see flowing water and they…

00:00:08 Speaker 1: This is the me Eater podcast coming at you shirtless, severely, bug bitten, and in my case, underwear listening podcast. You can’t predict anything. Brought to you by first Light. When I’m hunting, I need gear that won’t quit. First Light builds, no compromise, gear that keeps me in the field longer, no shortcuts, just gear that works. Check it out at first light dot com. That’s f I R S T L I T E dot com. All right, man, We’re joined by ed O Keith, who’s got a new book, The Loves of Teddy Roosevelt.…

Built around a rugged windage and elevation adjustment tool for the front sight of AK-pattern firearms, the Midwest Industries AK Multi Tool is a great range-bag-companion for the AK owner. Constructed of heavy-duty, nickel-plated 4140 steel, the tool provides a gas tube wrench, handguard cap lever wrench, and multi-function knubs for muzzle brake detents or recoil button compression in addition to the windage and elevation adjustment tool. The tool comes with a clear set of directions for those who are new to adjusting the sights on an AK. It is made in the U.S.A., and cost $84.95 at midwestindustriesinc.com at…

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On March 2, 1793, Alexandre de Beauharnais, the first husband of Joséphine de Beauharnais, was arrested during the Reign of Terror. He was later executed. — And on March 2, 1799, Congress standardizes US weights and measures. — Please pray for peace in the Middle East, and the replacement of the Iranian Islamic theocratic regime with a reasonable, limited government. After 47 years of tyranny, the Iranian people deserve better! — Today’s feature piece is by  Field Gear Editor Ton Christianson. Read the full article here

The oldest continuously operating rifle club in the United States, the Newport Rifle Club (NRC) near Middletown, R.I., is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2026. It’s not the NRC’s longevity that’s headline-worthy; it’s also the fact membership is way up and shows no signs of slowing. The secret to the longevity, according to officials interviewed by American Rifleman, is a mix of community outreach programs, hearty mix of competitions, dedication to safety and family-friendly atmosphere. The fact it was established long ago by one of the era’s most accomplished long-distance shooters doesn’t hurt either. Outreach and community involvement is a…

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JWR’s Introductory Note:  This photo-intensive article was written by our long-time friend Patrice Lewis. It was posted at her excellent Rural Revolution blog.  We highly recommend bookmarking it. Last fall, if you remember, we had a bumper crop of spaghetti squash. With this much abundance, we were tasked with how best to store the sheer volume.       In the end, we divvied up the ripe squash from the unripe, then stored the ripe squash in the well house.          The unripe squash was stacked in crates in the library, where it slowly ripened over a…

March 1, 1872: Yellowstone became the world’s first national park. — Today is the birthday of actor and former WW2 commando David Niven. His full name was James David Graham Niven. (1910-1983.) — Today is also the birthday of the late singer, songwriter, and cowboy poet Allen Wayne Damron. Damron was quite the Texan, through and through. (Born 1939, died August 13, 2005, in Terlingua, Texas.) — All eyes are on the Middle East. The Iranian ex-pat news service Tousi TV seems to have the most complete coverage. But note that they have a strong bias toward Shah-in-Exile Pahlavi. —…

With the NFA tax dropping to $0, the market has been flooded by new suppressor manufacturers and existing firearms and accessory manufacturers who have added suppressors to their line-up. This means it’s difficult, especially for a brand-new manufacturer, to stand out in a very crowded space. Somehow, EchoCore Suppressors has accomplished just that, not only finding success in the market, but notching prestigious accolades along the way.   New suppressor manufacturer EchoCore was established in 2025 and has already won awards for their designs. Pictured is the LaTitude 30. Chris Mudgett, EchoCore’s founder, has stated that the company’s goal is to…