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The Story of the World’s Strongest Beer and Why It’s Inside a Squirrel
What does a beer with a staggering 55 percent alcohol content have in common with a taxidermied squirrel? Well, almost nothing, unless you are talking about what was at one point both the world's strongest and most expensive bottle of beer. Brewed by BrewDog of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire in Scotland, the "End of History" is a unique blonde Belgian ale infused with nettles from the nearby Scottish Highlands and juniper berries. Only 12 bottles were ever made, with 11 going to retail at about $750 each. Much of that cost is...
Pennsylvania Concealed Carrier Saves the Lives of Several People by Shooting Gunman
According to the Philadelphia Police Department, an altercation between two men started inside of a West Philadelphia barber shop. The altercation quickly escalated when the 40 year old assailant man pulled out a gun and started to fire at the customers inside. Luckily for everyone inside, an armed customer with a concealed carry permit walked in the door just as the first shot was fired. The hero, who wished to remain anonymous, leapt into action and fatally shot the assailant...
Video: You Need a Machete to Cut This Monster Morel Mushroom
We're not sure if machetes should be included in your morel hunting equipment, but sometimes a mushroom knife simply doesn't cut it. This huge 13-incher was found by Chris Matherly in Georgia in 2010, and it is a stunning example of just how large morels can grow. Although uncommon, it is not unknown for some types of morels to grow over 10 inches in length.
That's going to make a lot of omelets.
https://youtu.be/vEcOlzwfiwE...
Missouri Angler Catches Biggest Fish in State History
Missouri's list of state record fish now has a new heavyweight, and it belongs to Andy Belobraydic of Richwoods. On Saturday, Belobraydic landed a 140-pound, 8.8-ounce paddlefish at the Bridgeport Resort on Cape Fair. According to KY3, the fish was snagged on a single, one-inch, unbaited hook in the north end of Table Rock Lake. Since paddlefish are filter-feeders that rarely hit a lure, snagging is still the most common method of capture for these large...
Video: Huge Fish Clamps Onto Florida Man’s Arm, Refuses to Let Go
This "angler" was dangling his arm off a pier somewhere in Florida with the hopes of catching a fish. He got a little more than he bargained for when a monster fish leapt from from the water and clamped onto his arm. After watching the video it appears as thought the fish was trying to drag him back into the water for a snack. We would advise against trying this at home since the the bite from this fish drew blood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv1MG_ya7lY...
Video: Elk Bowhunters Face Off with 2 Wolf Packs in Montana Wilderness
What would you do if you found yourself surrounded by 15 wolves in the heart of the Montana wilderness, with nothing more than your bow? On a hunt several years ago, Elk Hunter editor Remi Warren found himself encircled by what appeared to be two packs of black wolves, and he approached it as a unique opportunity.
"That was insane," Warren told the camera after the packs passed by. "They're still howling. There had to been---I don't know how many wolves. We were completely surrounded."
Needless to say, when there are that many wolves in the area, the hunters had more on their...
March Madness: 4 Tips for Turkey Calling Success
For some some, March Madness refers to basketball. For us sportsmen and women, it means turkey hunting. Just as young basketball players master a basic lay-up before attempting to execute a slam dunk or spend proportionally more time on free throws than three-pointers in their formative years, turkey hunters continually practice their calling skills. There is an order, however, to the difficulty of executing turkey calls. Follow these steps to work your way up for the big dance known as turkey hunting season.
While there is no such thing as a completely “easy” turkey call, using locator...
Video: “The Disease” One Man’s Healthy Obsession with Turkeys
The saying, "It's about the journey, not the destination," exemplifies the award-wining short film, The Disease, by showing the thrill of the hunt -- whether or not you end up with a kill.
Directed by Nathaniel Maddux, The Disease is a story of one man's addiction to all things turkey hunting. The star of this short film, Redbeard, is consumed by a passion for wild turkey hunting. He tells his story not only by the sound of his voice, but by showing the you just how beautiful a passionate life can be.
The viewer is taken on...
5 Things You Must Absolutely Do Before Buying a Used Firearm
One of the most commonly asked questions from gun owners---or those who want to be gun owners---is how to buy a used gun. What kind of gun holds onto its value the best? Should I buy it online and have it shipped, or buy it from a gun show? What is a good price for a specific gun? What should I look for in wear and tear?
Buying a used firearm is a good way to cut down on cost, but it comes with many hurdles that don't come with factory fresh guns. If you're lucky and smart, you'll be able to come out with a bargain. In the worst case scenario however, you might find yourself handing over...
Video: Bobcat with Matrix-like Reflexes Dodge Tracer Rounds
Let's face it, animals generally have way better reflexes than humans. After all, they have to survive in a world full of ways to get hurt, and even the slightest injury in the wild could mean the end. That said, we usually don't expect wild animals to dodge bullets. Not only would it make hunting a lot harder, there's just something downright creepy about it.
This bobcat manages to dodge not one, but two bullets that came within a hair's breadth of hitting it. Perhaps it has been watching too much of The Matrix?
https://youtu.be/VBg6GuJ27Sc...
ATF Director B. Todd Jones to Step Down Following 5.56 Ammo Ban Controversy
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Director B. Todd Jones announced his resignation on Friday, saying that he will be leaving the agency by the end of the month to pursue opportunities in the private sector. Jones took charge of the agency in 2011 as interim director in the wake of the scandalous "Fast and Furious" gunwalking operation, and in 2013 was confirmed by the US Senate as the first permanent head of the ATF in nearly seven years. He now leaves the post to ATF Deputy Director Thomas E. Brandon.
“I will truly miss leading and working side-by-side with these men...
Idaho Woman Faces Only 6 Months in Jail after Beating Hawker’s Falcon to Death
An Idaho woman charged with killing a falconer's bird in January now faces up to 6 months in jail and a maximum of $5,000 in fines. According to the New York Daily News, 60-year-old Patti McDonald said she was upset that the falconer was hunting ducks with an 8-year-old falcon named Hornet in Kootenai County, so she decided to attack the bird when it landed. McDonald allegedly took off a heavy beaded scarf and proceeded to pummel the falcon, which was raised around humans and...
Video: Glock Releases New Commercial for Single Stack 9mm Handgun
Today Glock officially its highly anticipated single stack 9mm handgun, the Glock 43. Designed as a slimline pistol for concealed carry, the lightweight handgun is exactly what Glock fans have been requesting for years.
"Chambered in 9x19, the G43 gives you the ability to carry GLOCK confidence with an unmatched and ultra-concealable design," stated the company.
You can see Glock's first commercial for the Glock 43 below, or read more about the handgun Read more »
It’s Official: Glock Announces Single Stack 9mm Glock 43
On Friday Glock officially announced the release of the new Glock single stack 9mm handgun, the Glock 43. Earlier in the week, several gun reviewers who visited the Glock headquarters in Smyrna, Georgia first broke the silence around the highly anticipated handgun, which the company described as the "most highly desired and anticipated pistol release in GLOCK's history." Glock fans have been calling for a single stack handgun for years, and last year the Austrian gun maker teased its customer base with the similar Glock 42 in .380 ACP. The wait is now...
Video: Sharpshooting Hunter Saves Deer from Two Coyotes
They may not look like much, but coyotes can be accomplished predators. Working in groups, coyotes are among the top predators for deer where larger carnivores are absent. They may not be as strong as wolves or mountain lions, but coyotes are still taking a bite out of the deer population. It's not just fawns either, a healthy coyote pack is more than capable of taking down an adult deer. Coyotes have a much different tactic when it comes to hunting deer. It is in fact very similar to persistence hunting---the coyotes endlessly harass a single deer, taking small bites out of the animal until...
The Boone and Crockett Club’s ‘Wild Gourmet’ Recipe Book
If you were to purchase Wild Gourmet published by the Boone and Crockett Club, you might think you were just getting a cookbook, but you are getting much more than that. Of the 262 pages, nearly half is devoted to detailed information on processing and cleaning all kinds of game from quail to elk. It also includes a 24-inch by 36-inch poster loaded with game processing information.
The quality of this book is excellent. It is hardbound with excellent color photography throughout. The term “gourmet” is not used...
Video: You’ll Never Guess What Steals This Fish
Just because you got it out of the water doesn't mean it's yours. These anglers learn that fact the hard way.
With the title of "Ambush Fishing," you might expect the below video to include some sort of unexpected encounter, such as with a shark, seal, or even an eagle. After all, those animals have been known to steal fish from anglers. Yet, with such a small pond, these Russian fishermen should be safe, right?
Not with this cunning critter around.
https://youtu.be/vYpzojQBORY...
The 7 Most Influential Men in Modern Archery
The next time you pick up your bow---whether for archery season or for practice---it may be fitting to take a moment to think back on all the great bowmen, competitors, and inventors that made archery what it is today. Of course, with a sport the stretches back to the very beginning of human civilization, that can be a hard task. So here we have listed the seven greatest archers to ever contribute to the bow and arrow, and the sport's resurgence in not only hunting, but also the competitive field.
Art Young
1883 - 1935
https://youtu.be/3ScriCsKK-o
Often called a true sportsmen and...
Study: Men Returning from the Hunt Experience Rush of the “Love Hormone”
How do you feel after a hunt? Exhilarated? Hungry? Just plain tired? According to a study by researchers at UC Santa Barbara, male hunters returning from the field may experience a sudden rise in oxytocin, the so-called "love hormone." This nickname is somewhat misleading since oxytocin not only promotes sexual arousal, but also a wide range of other benefits such as increasing sociability, reducing stress, reducing pain, healing wounds, and there is even some evidence of the hormone acting as anti-depressant. Overall, scientists say the hormone may make hunters more empathetic, which helps...
Newly Discovered Catfish Species Named after ‘Star Wars’ Character
If you ever want to go fishing in Brazil, there is a slight change that you might catch a fish resembling a certain Star Wars character. Meet Peckoltia greedoi, a suckermouth armored catfish that was recently named after Greedo the bounty hunter from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. Jonathan Armbuster, the biological sciences professor at Auburn University who named the fish, said he first noticed the resemblance when fellow researcher Chris Hamilton pointed it out.
"Chris looked at the specimen and said 'that looks like that guy from Star Wars,'" said...