CCI .22 shot shells were tested in three different rifles and with an experimental choke tube. They were found to be effective up to 30 feet.
Choke on a Rifle and a Usable Garden Gun – .22 Shot Shells #12 Shot
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Alaskans Stop Grizzly Bear Charge with Glock 10mm On Elmendorf-Richardson
A charging grizzly bear attack was stopped with a 10mm Glock pistol on Elmendorf-Richardson in September of 2018.
NRA’s Adaptive Shooting Program Aids Disabled Hunters
It’s well-known that the shooting sports offer many positive experiences for people. But what if you suffer from a physical disability?
Grizzly Bear Attack in Montana Stopped with 9mm Pistols
A pair of bowhunters in Montana were attacked by a grizzly bear on September 16, 2019. They stopped the attack with 9 mm pistols. One hunter said bear spray would not have worked.
Arizona: Reward for Info On Bull Elk Poached Northwest Of Heber
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is investigating the poaching of a bull elk that was killed in late August north of Heber in Game Management Unit 4B.
SCI Responds To UK Parliament Proposal To Ban Trophy Imports
Safari Club International has learned of an effort to fast-track an importation ban on many, if not all hunting trophies into the UK.
Become A Hunter Host For The 17Th Annual Minnesota Governor’s Deerhunting Opener
Organizers of the Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener are looking for Fergus Falls-area landowners who would like to volunteer to be a hunter host for the 17th annual Minnesota Governor’s Hunt.
TruckVault Introduces Mossy Oak Storage Systems
TruckVault is proud to introduce the offering of Mossy Oak branded secure in-vehicle storage systems for covered pickups, uncovered pickups, and SUVs beginning fall 2019.
Pistols & Bear Spray Stop Two Bear Attacks on Archery Hunters in Montana
Two pairs of archery hunters were attacked by a bear or bears in Montana on September 16. One pair used pistols, the other, bear spray. Both defenses were successful.
First Time Hunter Draws Rare, Once-in-a-Lifetime Rocky Mountain Goat Tag
While any licensed hunter can apply for the Rocky Mountain Goat tag, an opportunity this rare requires a certain readiness if you’re lucky enough to draw it.
RMEF: Elk Habitat Conserved, Accessible in Wisconsin
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation successfully worked with Jackson County Forestry and Parks to permanently protect 290 acres of prime elk habitat in Wisconsin’s southern elk range.
Bears or Humans more Dangerous in Yellowstone Backcountry?
In the back country of Yellowstone Park, your risk of death by grizzly bear is about the same as death by car accident in the rest of the United States.
New Lineup of Can-Am Defender Side-by-Side Vehicles
BRP has unveiled two new additions to its acclaimed Can-Am Defender side-by-side vehicle family for 2020.
#DeerWeek Begins on Outdoor Channel & Sportsman Channel September 16-22, 2019
#DeerWeek presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors – on September 16-22 (7 p.m.–Midnight) on Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel.
Safari Club Int. Applauds USFWS & Trump Admin’s Approval Of Black Rhino Permit
The Trump administration and US Fish and Wildlife Service approved the import of a black rhino taken by a Michigan hunter in 2018 in the African country of Namibia.
GoWild Releases Data from Winner of BHA’s Hike to Hunt Challenge
The winner of the competition’s mileage challenge, Joel Smith a Texan hunter and angler, recorded 857 miles over the span of 60 days.
Bears And A Lion; Victims Should Have Had A Gun
There have been several bear attacks and a mountain lion attack in the summer of 2019, where the victim would have benefited from the possession of a handgun.
Wildlife Research Center & Tink’s Now CWD Testing Urine Based Scents
A study with CWD Evolution, LLC. has now led to a Chronic Wasting Disease testing protocol known as the RT-QuIC test process, that is specifically designed for testing deer urine for CWD contamination
Safari Club Int. Intros Hunter Advocacy Action Center & Text Alert Tool
This text alert system sends alerts directly to a participant’s mobile phone to make them aware of issues that may affect management, conservation, and hunting access on public land.
Plummer’s Arctic Lodges In The Northwest Territories, Visit Report & Review
The lake trout fishing was unbelievable as stated above. I do not know how many we caught and at least three times had double hook-ups. Needless to say, fishing was everything you could hope for.
Long Range Hunting and the Ethical Shot – Ballistic
Making that ethical shot, then, comes down to the hunter’s shooting abilities, environmental conditions, and the capabilities of his or her hunting rig.
Registration Now Open for the 48th SCI Hunters’ Convention
Safari Club International’s 48th International Hunters’ Convention will be held February 5-8, 2020 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada.
Handgun or Pistol Defense Against Bear Attack: 73 cases, 96% Effective
Another ten cases have been added to the cases where pistols or handguns were used in defense against bear attacks. The total now is 73 cases. There were 3 failures. Handguns were 96% effective.
IHEA Creates Digital Media Tools to Help New Hunters Get Outside
Hunters Connect, part of HunterEd.Com, a new HunterEd R3 outreach program, was created to leverage digital media tools that lower the hurdles facing new hunters.
Ammo Caddy from Versacarry – Extra Rifle Ammo Where you need it
Hunters looking for a system to carry extra rifle ammunition in the field need to check out the Ammo Caddy from Versacarry.
