Dove Hunting Gear 2026: The 12 Essentials to Buy Before the September 1 Opener
Dove hunting gear for 2026 comes down to 12 essentials: shotgun, choke, shells, decoys, and HIP certification. The full checklist before the September 1 opener.
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The Lead Ammo Ban Arrives September 1: What Hunters on 8 Refuges Need to Know
The lead ammo ban takes effect September 1, 2026 on eight national wildlife refuges. See which refuges, what Congress is doing, and how to switch loads.
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Straight-Wall Cartridge Rifles Are Spreading: What the 2026 Rules Mean for Deer Hunters
Straight-wall cartridge rifles keep gaining ground for deer season. See the states that changed 2026 rules and find the cartridge that fits your hunt.
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The Best Scope for a .308 in 2026: Burris Fullfield 4-16×50
The best scope for a .308 balances zoom, light, and weight. Here’s why the Burris Fullfield 4-16×50 fits a lightweight hunting rifle — and how to win one.
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Federal Hunting Access Expansion: USFWS Proposes 1,450 New Refuge Opportunities
The USFWS proposed the largest federal hunting access expansion in its history. See what opens, the lead-ammo reversal, and how to comment by June 26.
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GunPrime: The Family Gun Shop Providing Friday’s 100 Days of Silence Scope
Meet GunPrime, the family-run online gun store sponsoring a Leupold VX-Freedom riflescope for Friday’s 100 Days of Silence giveaway — and how to enter.
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Gear | Hunting | Hunting Gear | Rifles
BANISH 30-V2: The Modular Titanium Hunting Suppressor for Your Whole Rifle Rack (2026)
Silencer Central’s BANISH 30-V2 packs 11 titanium baffles, .17 HMR to .300 Weatherby coverage, and a HUB mount into one modular hunting can.
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Gear | Hunting | Hunting Gear
Best Hunting Rangefinders 2026: Ranked Picks for Bow and Rifle Season
A ranked 2026 buyer’s guide to the best hunting rangefinders, comparing seven top bow and rifle picks on range, angle compensation, ballistic solvers, glass, and price.
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Gear | Hunting | Hunting Gear
Best Trail Cameras 2026: Ranked Cellular and SD-Card Picks for Scouting
Our 2026 buyer’s guide ranks the top cellular and SD-card trail cameras, comparing detection range, flash type, battery life, and data-plan cost.
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: 42 Years, 9 Million Acres, and a Hunter-Built Conservation Model
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation has protected more than 9 million acres of big-game country since 1984. Inside RMEF’s mission, programs, chapters, and how hunters can join in 2026.
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Colorado 2026 Draw Results: What Hunters Do This Week
Colorado 2026 draw results post May 26-29. The next-step plan for hunters who drew elk, deer, or antelope – and what to do if you didn’t.
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Western 2026 Big-Game Draw Results: Utah Nonresidents Find Out Thursday, Then Montana, Then Wyoming
Western draw results 2026: Utah nonresident elk drops May 21, Montana late May, Wyoming June 18. The 4 calls hunters make this week.
