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Spring black bear 2026 windows in Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, and Washington — opener dates, tag costs, and the gear that earns its keep.
Read More →Gear for the hunt. Rangefinders, optics, suppressors, blinds, packs and the season-specific kit worth buying before opening day rather than after.
Giving Thanks for Spatchcock Just because the power is out does not mean we can’t give thanks. It turns out one of my favorite ways for cooking poultry, with my Big Green Egg smoker. Is still feasible if the power grid goes down. But even if the power did not go out, who really wants…
Does the “PH” stand for Professional Hunter, Precision in a Hurry, or is it short for Ph.D? How about all three? It takes years to earn your Ph.D, and it took years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic to create the Veracity PH riflescope. It’s the perfect…
Today’s article and video come to us in the form of a guest post from The XDMAN Himself! Driving fast in the left lane on the momentum of success! KFI Firearms has an all-new bolt-action rifle starting in the pole position: the KFI Monza. Monza, Italy is the home of the Italian Grand Prix, so…
Burris bridges the gap between the company’s advanced rangefinding riflescopes and rangefinding archery sights with the introduction of the new Signature LRF 2000 handheld rangefinder delivering blazing fast results out to 2400 yards. Designed for both firearm and archery applications, the Signature LRF 2000 brings proven Burris quality and innovation to the compact handheld rangefinding…
Experience “Cowboy Insurance,” an original film by Burris Optics, taking you to Gateway Simmental Ranch in Lewistown, Montana. Follow Jim Butcher and his sons, Logan and Brock, as they tackle the challenges of ranching in a raw and demanding environment. Witness their efforts during the intense two-month calving season, where they combat unpredictable weather and…
Of all the things Germans do well, glass may the best (and that’s saying something)! Although regular readers of Popular Outdoorsman know that we’re about as gung-ho pro-America as they come, we’re more than happy to acknowledge that when it comes to optics, Germany’s glass is second to none. That’s why we made sure to…
Shhh…yes, you can. It’s a common misconception that silencers–also called suppressors–are tough to buy. That’s because, well, they used to be tough to buy. These days, 42 of the 50 states allow suppressor ownership (with more to come, oh yes). What’s more, Silencer Central does almost all the work for you, in a streamlined process…
America’s most iconic semi-auto, now in cherry flavor! There’s a reason that the Magnum Research Desert Eagle has starred in more action movies than 10 Vin Diesel clones. It’s as American as apple pie, and it looks almost as great on camera as it does down on the X-ring. Make no mistake; this is no…
It’s a crossbow unlike any other at its price point … The Wicked Ridge NXT 400 is pure next-level. Weighing in at 7.4 pounds, measuring only 33-inches long (w/o stirrup), this sweet crossbow produces blistering speeds of 400 feet per second (fps) with the included 400-grain Pro Elite 400 carbon arrow. The American-made NXT 400…
How would you spend $500 gearing up for the season? Primary Arms wants to be your one-stop shop for all things steel, lead, glass, carbon-fiber … and hunting clothes … backpacks and slings … well, you name it! The new Hunting assortment is the first time that Primary Arms has carried such a wide arrangement of…
Do you dream of dawn in the darkened blind? Do you dream of the soft thump of a buck’s hooves, or the clatter of wild wings? Whatever your game, whatever your dream, you can make it happen this fall with our Hunter’s Dream III $9K Guns & Gear Giveaway! Starting with the crème de la crème…
Ever tried to run and gun turkeys while hauling a traditional turkey hunting pack? Not everybody has the skills and patience to sit and call turkeys all day, and on public land you may not even have the option. If you’re dealing with educated turkeys (and it’s kind of scary how quickly they get educated),…
