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Video: Jerry Miculek Rapid Fires Two M1 Carbines in Slow Motion
As one of the premier competitive shooters in the world, Jerry Miculek needs no introduction. Known for his quick trigger finger and unerring aim, Jerry currently holds five officially-sanctioned world records in revolver shooting and another 15 records with firearms ranging from semiautomatic pistols to rifles like the Barrett M107 .50 BMG---which he is able to fire accurately and rapidly offhand.
Needless to say, Jerry is also a big...
Lake Michigan Charter Boat Fishing is as Fun as Ever
Fishing on Lake Michigan (which is under the microscope now because of significant questions about the alewife population) is better than some think, says charter boat skipper Dave Engel. But it’s different.
Engle says he’s been catching 17 to 20 fish a trip pretty regularly. But a lot of them are lake trout.
And there’s the rub. After three or four decades of reasonably consistent salmon fishing, lake trout seem to some like the bobby prize.
Not so, says Engel.
“Nobody wants to catch trout,” he said, “until they’ve ridden around for two hours and not had a...
WATCH: OutdoorHub’s Craziest Stories of the Week – Drunk Moose Rider, Kung Fu Bear & More
Did you know that riding a moose is illegal and black bears can be taught the art of stick fighting? On this week's episode of the OHUB Top 5, Derek takes a comedic approach to our most popular recent stories.
https://youtu.be/EMgTuAavFJM...
How 3-Gun Nation is Changing the Game for Shooting Sports
If you're active in or thinking of joining competitive shooting, the odds are that you've heard of 3-gun. Touted as one of the most dynamic, up-and-coming shooting sports in the country, it seems like the 3-gun community is growing by leaps and bounds. Much of that is due to the efforts of 3-Gun Nation (3GN), which has a titanic influence on the sport through its TV show of the same name and competitive programs at the local, national, and professional levels.
"Quite simply, we’re changing the game," said 3GN vice president Chad Adams.
Chad said that roughly seven years ago, when he...
Video: Snapping Turtle Crushes Watermelon with Its Powerful Jaws
Alligator snapping turtles are well known for their incredibly powerful bite.This video helps demonstrate just how powerful that bite can be.
In less the a second the snapping turtle cuts the watermelon in half with its devastating bite. Make sure to notice how long he keeps his beak closed. This video should make you think twice about handling wild snapping turtles.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgSurkfqXuI...
Florida Officials Confirm Fall Black Bear Hunt
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved the state's first bear hunt in 21 years. According to the current FWC plan, the week-long season will take place from October 24 to 30 in four bear management regions across Florida.
“It is necessary to remove some of these bears from these habitats or they are going to end up in the suburbs, where it is a death sentence,” Newton Cook, who attended the four-hour public FWC meeting on Wednesday, told Read more »
New Modern StG 44 to Arrive This Fall from Georgia Gun Maker
Hill & Mac Gunworks, a firearms and shooting target manufacturer based in Georgia, recently teased the development of a modernized Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) on its website. Along with a host of computer-generated images of what the final product will look like, the company stated that the new rifle will be US made, chambered in modern rifle rounds (5.56, 7.63x39mm, .300 BLK, and 7.92x33mm), accept standard AR-15 magazines, and is compatible with HK-style trigger packs. Pictures of the rifle also show a rail system for additional sights.
"The HMG...
Video: How Many iPhones Does It Take to Stop an AK-74 Bullet?
Have you ever wondered exactly how many iPhones will stop a 5.45x39mm round shot from an AK-74? Well, besides the fact that it seems like an oddly specific query, you're about to get your wish.
The 5.45x39mm was designed by a group of Soviet engineers to replace the venerable---and still highly popular---7.63x39mm cartridge. To that end, its purpose was to serve as a light-weight, high-velocity round that allowed soldiers to carry more ammunition. It was hardly made to kill shiny white smartphones.
That said, it doesn't seem to be bad at it either. How many iPhones do you think a single...
Video: The World’s Fastest Pontoon Boat is Awesome
Most people don't expect pontoons to be fast, but that's before they heard of Brad Rowland. According to Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine, this 25-foot 2010 South Bay triple pontoon with not one, nor two, but three Mercury ProMax 300x engines is recognized as the fastest of its kind in the world. And the name of this speedster? Tooned In.
You may chuckle lightly to yourself now.
The monster pontoon boat belongs to Brad Rowland, who maxed out its speed at 114 MPH at the Lake of the...
Quiz: Can You Identify These Disgusting Deer Parasites?
Whatever you do, don't take this quiz while you're eating.
The odds are that if you're a hunter, you've found the occasional grub or two in deer. That's pretty common and many deer parasites have absolutely no ill affects on humans. Still, it can be pretty useful if you know how to identify some of these common parasites. So put on your thinking caps and try not to gag as we dive into the crawly, wriggly, oozing world of deer parasites.
Oh and don't worry, none of these will harm you. Where there are versions of these parasite that affect humans, those found in deer are generally safe,...
Wisconsin Governor Signs Long Awaited Pro-gun Bills
On Wednesday, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signed two pro-gun bills into law, including one that ended the state's decades-long waiting period for handgun purchases. The legislation signed this week by Governor Walker included Senate Bill 70, which allowed former law enforcement officers to carry firearms near or on school campuses, and Senate Bill 35, which eliminated the state's 48-hour handgun waiting period. Both bills were widely supported by pro-gun advocates, but especially SB 35, which activists have said would overturn a law that was no longer necessary due to modern background...
INFOGRAPHIC: Timeline of the Fight to Defend the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The fight to defend the right to keep and bear arms in the United States has been a long and hard one. Organizations like the National Rifle Association are on the front lines of the struggle against gun control, a position they've held on their own for quite some time. With their help, we've put together this detailed infographic that describes the history of that fight.
With recent events like the White House's reaffirmation of their commitment to banning "assault...
Missouri Bowfisherman Shoots State Record Carpsucker
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced earlier this month that Jonathan Randall of Smithville is the new state archery record holder for river carpsucker.
According to the MDC, Randall shot a nine-pound, 10-ounce fish at Smithville Lake in early May, around the same time that the Oklahoma carpsucker record was also broken. The fish was measured at 24 and 3/4 inches long.
"MDC staff verified the record-weight fish using a certified scale at Price Chopper in Smithville," stated a Read more »
3 Methods for Making a Poor Man’s Food Plot
Not everyone owns hundreds of acres of great deer hunting land. It seems like many of the major whitetail hunting magazine and TV shows have forgotten about the working man, the weekend warrior who loves to hunt but will most likely never have the funds to buy and manage a property just for deer hunting.
I’m one of those guys. I don’t have a tractor with all the equipment necessary to create great food plots of several acres in size. But I do have some tricks up my sleeve. I’ll explain three low-budget food plots I have used to create a place where the deer are likely to be found...
Video: Man Catches Anaconda Using His Leg as Bait
People can be pretty creative, especially if they are hungry. However, I'm not sure if using your leg as bait to catch an anaconda counts as creative or simply crazy.
The man in the video appears to wrap his leg in cloth before lowering it into the anaconda's burrow. Sure enough, a large anaconda latches onto his leg and the struggle begins.
His companions helped pull him (and the snake) out of the hole where they are waiting to cut the snake off in preparation for their meal. While this may be an effective way of catching anacondas, we would recommend against it given the extreme danger...
Rock Python Killed from the Inside by 30-pound Porcupine
This snake may have bit off more than it can chew, or, rather, swallow. According to the Daily Mail, a 13-foot rock python was found dead by visitors at Lake Eland Game Reserve in South Africa. Its cause of death seems to be a 30-pound porcupine whose quills skewered the snake from the inside.
"It is apparent that several porcupine quills were lodged inside the digestive tract," said the reserve's General Manager Jennifer...
Video: Anglers Stumble Across Shark Devouring Dead Whale
For a shark, a dead whale is a like an all-you-can-eat buffet. They don't mind sharing---but you better be another shark or you might just find yourself on the serving table as well. Michael Maiale was one of four New York anglers that discovered this great white devouring a whale carcass about 45 miles off Jones Beach last week. From a distance, they mistook the floating whale for an overturned boat and closed in to investigate. It was not until 15 minutes after they arrived that the shark made itself known.
https://youtu.be/5EX5ZVGncjY
"I saw in my depth finder a really big mark, and I...
Quiz: How Much Do You Know about Bass and Bass Fishing?
Bass fishing is serious business. From the multi-billion dollar fishing industry to a sport that now rivals NASCAR, bass have become one of North America's most cherished game fish. Due to that, it also receives a lot of attention from biologists and other researchers to see just what makes these fish tick.
Think you have a firm grasp on bass trivia? Take our quiz below. You might learn something new!
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Video: Shark Enters a Diver’s Cage
This video shows us that shark cages are not always shark-proof.
Discovery channel released this video of a shark swimming into a diver's cage as a teaser for Shark Week, which starts July 5. Dr Micheal Domeier, the shark researcher featured in the video, explained that since sharks can't swim backwards, their response to getting stuck is kicking their tail harder.
In this case, that movement forced the shark further into the cage. Luckily for the diver, the shark was too large to fit all the way inside.
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Manchin, Toomey Consider New Gun Control Legislation
Senators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Pat Toomey (R-Pennsylvania), who once lent their names to a failed background check bill in 2013, have stated in recent interviews that they are considering reviving the push for "expanded" background checks. According to the Washington Post, both men attended the inaugural Sandy Hook Promise dinner, an...