Beating Bugs and Bucks in the Early Southern Season

Early-season deer hunting in the South means fighting two battles at once: staying still enough to kill a mature buck, and keeping the mosquitoes off you while you do it. The heat and humidity alone make sitting a treestand a chore, and mosquitoes stay prevalent throughout much of the South well ...

By James Chen •

North Dakota Hunter Drops 394-Inch Badlands Bull on State Land

Austin Streifel opened North Dakota’s 2026 elk season with a Badlands bull that reportedly green grossed just under 400 inches. The 27-year-old took the giant on state land, hunting alongside his wife and a close friend, he told Field & Stream. A Tag 15 Years in the Making Streifel had ...

By James Chen •

Appointment-Only FFLs: What Customers Need to Find You

A new Illinois ordinance lets up to five home-based, appointment-only gunsmithing and transfer operations open their doors. For FFLs with no storefront, the entire business is being findable — here is the growth playbook.

By Gary Stone •

Curious Relics #143: Iron and Brass – The 1860 Henry Rifle Part II

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! In the last article, I covered the history of the 1860 Henry, from the Volcanic all the way up to Oliver Winchester taking the company out from under Benjamin Tyler Henry. This time I am getting into the variations, ...

By Sam.S •

Avian-X Launches Power Butt Kicker Duck Decoy Line with 3 New Species

Avian-X has announced several new additions to their Power Butt Kicker Duck Decoy lineup to include Black Ducks, Pintails, and even Mallard Hens. When you are out in the muck and the marsh what really is going to draw in waterfowl is movement – realistic splashing and movement that stationa...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Appendix Carry | Is It Right for You?

Is appendix carry the right choice for you? Learn the pros, cons, and safety tips for faster draw times and better retention.

By Scott Witner •

The Wildest Waterfowl Bands Hunters Have Ever Recovered

A metal leg band carries an eight- or nine-digit sequence that records the bird’s age, sex, and where it was banded. Report one, and you receive a certificate telling you when and where the bird was banded. Since the U.S. government’s program began in 1920, the federal effort has tagg...

By James Chen •

Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To

Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...

By Tyler Freel •
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