Hunting

Many of the best shotgun shooters were fortunate to be born with natural ability. But, for the rest of us, shotgun accuracy is always a work in progress. Becoming proficient with a pump, break-action, or semi-auto can take years. Typically, those who shoot clays and hunt ducks, geese, pheasants, etc...

When you hear the terms “long-range shooting,” “competition rifle,” and “sniper,” what gunmakers come to mind? “Tikka” might not top your list, but I think that could be about to change. Especially in disciplines like NRL Hunter, competitive shooters are turning to Tikka’s T3x platform, swapping out...

The Gnome arrowed the moose in late afternoon after days of stalking it through the rugged mountain terrain. It hadn’t been an easy hunt, but after one glimpse, he couldn’t get the idea of those paddles adorning his hut out of his mind. And the size of the hindquarters on the beast assured him that...

Earlier this fall, a hunter shot his first archery bull elk deep in the northern Idaho backcountry—and then accidentally stabbed himself in the leg while processing his kill. It’s the kind of freak accident that could befall any hunter. Here’s how it went down and the lessons from the harrowing...

The most hated article I’ve ever published is, without question, this one from 2023: “5 Common Cartridges I’ll Never Hunt Deer With.” The blowback was swift and severe, and some of it was even fair. But I wonder if what I’m about to say will generate an even larger monsoon of vitriol–and that is, I...

A few weeks ago, I published an article highlighting the 10 best modern hunting cartridges. My intention wasn’t to hate on older cartridges, just to provide a list of some of the best new offerings of the last 25 years. Still, some commenters felt compelled to defend their favorite cartridges (an...

Whenever we announce new live tour dates we get complaints from Canadians and southerners who are mad that we skip them over. Well, you Canadians are getting screwed again. But boy do we got good news for the South! MeatEater Live: The Christmas Tour is headed your way. Janis, Clay, Brent, Randall...

The two elk hunters whose disappearance sparked a six-day search were both killed by lightning, according to a county coroner. Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25 years old, had traveled from their respective homes in North Carolina and Utah to chase elk with their bows in southern Colorado’s San...

For such a relatively simple device, gun suppressors generate a tremendous amount of confusion. What does it mean for a suppressor to be “full-auto rated”? Do suppressors slow down a bullet or reduce accuracy? Why do some suppressors have barrel length restrictions? What metals are used to build...

Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, the two hunters have been found dead. We will update as more information is released. Our thoughts are with the friends and families of the deceased. A substantial search and rescue effort is underway in Southern Colorado after two elk hunters went missing. The hunters...

I can still smell the gravy. It would wake me up in the early morning darkness, causing me to scramble out from beneath the itchy wool blanket on my cot and shuffle into the kitchen of the cabin. My grandmother would be there, bent over the stove as she stirred the bubbling pan. She’d smile at me...

I’m always happy to see a premium gunmaker move into a more affordable category. If I can get a rifle from a reputable company for a little less jingle, I’m here for it. That’s the idea behind the new line of Evoke rifles from Christensen Arms. The Utah-based rifle maker has built a reputation for...