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When the Aiuppa Buck burst onto the scene in the spring of 2024, the story seemed too good to pass up. In November of 1991, a pheasant hunter in Illinois named Sam Auippa shot a massive typical ...

Kenneth Wayne “KW” Adair had set three alarms on his phone. He was determined to be in his treestand before the shooting light. He’d had a massive buck on his mind since he’d seen it on a trail camera ...

We’re excited to announce the newest installment of MeatEater’s American History. In this audiobook original, listeners will ...

I’m a sucker for dumplings, so when I saw the viral “blanket” dumpling trend, I couldn’t help but try it with wild game. Inspired by Japanese gyoza, these blanket dumplings offer an easier way to get ...

Setting a healthy column of gunpowder behind a .22-caliber bullet is nothing new in the world of cartridge design. The .220 Swift has been around for nearly 100 years, and the .22-250 Remington ...

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is prosecuting its first drone poaching case, the first since the recovery of game with drones was legalized in March of 2024. However, it is illegal ...

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 ...

Cartridge development of the mid-20th century stressed speed above all else. Developed in large part by Roy Weatherby and P.O. Ackley, these magnum marvels screamed across the landscape at previously ...

Editor's Note: Since this article was first published, the Senate has amended the original version of this legislation to allow to sale of federal lands under grazing permits. That changed added over ...

It’s tough to be the new kid on the block. Just ask the 6.5 Creedmoor. Now, the Fudds have another Hot New Thang to dismiss with a wave and a grunt: the 25 Creedmoor. Announced late last month, the 25 ...