Food Plots for Deer: What to Plant This July for Fall
Food plots for deer planted in late July feed bucks through the fall rut. What to plant, when to plant it, and the soil step most hunters skip.
Hunting
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Grizzly Bear Management Shifts to the States: What Hunters Should Know
Interior proposed shifting grizzly bear management to Western states July 14, 2026. What the 4(d) rule means for hunters — and the Aug. 17 comment deadline.
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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The Non-Lead Rule for 9 Refuges Was Rescinded One Day Before It Started
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 Is Final: 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 HNT 30 TI (Formerly 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.
