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Video: Manatee Sends Spring Breaker into Hysterics
Can you guess what malevolent creature has this young woman screaming bloody murder? Well, we'll give you a hint. It's a herbivore and is usually considered extremely docile.
Apparently, she doesn't know that.
In fact, manatees have a reputation for being very gentle, earning them the moniker of "sea cows." This young woman's terrified screams quickly ensured that this video went viral, despite the manatee posing almost no danger to her. We're not sure whether or not her panic was feigned, but it is rather interesting if she held onto a selfie stick during a genuine moment of horror....
10 North American Big Game Meats You Need to Try Before You Die
For many hunters, the thought of a nice backstrap sizzling on the grill or the smell of venison chili on a cold winter day beats out just about any store-bought beef you can get. Game meat may be tough to cook---and, well, gamey---but with a little bit of experience and the right spices, it can offer something new to your taste buds that farm-raised meat won't. Not to mention that it came from an animal that you harvested yourself. Of course that's also one of the downsides. Since many of the tasty critters on this list are game animals protected by state or federal regulatory authority, they...
Video: Rowing Team Gets “Attacked” by Asian Carp
If you've ever spent time on or near an Asian carp-infested waterway, then it's likely you're well aware of the species' unusual penchant for leaping out of water when startled. This has led to a number of entertaining videos of carp-on-human "attacks", and some people are combining the fish's jumping ability with bowfishing to make for an exciting carp hunting extravaganza. The video below, reportedly recorded at Creve Cour Lake in Maryland...
Photos: FNH USA to Offer Semiautomatic M249 SAW and M4/M16 Rifles
While some of us would have liked to see FNH USA make a dramatic entry into the civilian market sooner, they sure are serious about it now.
In the way too cool for school department are a number of brand new goodies from FNH USA, including a commercial, semiautomatic version of the M249 SAW---the M249S. I stopped by their booth at the NRA Annual Meeting & Exhibits to get a firsthand look and touchy-feely time with some of the new guns. As the show was winding down, I somehow managed to talk the FNH USA's folks into taking these beauties out of the cases so I could handle them and get...
Mad Gun Science: Is Buckshot the Best Choice for Home Defense?
Recently we looked at the pros and cons of using birdshot loads for home defense. Now it’s time to look at the flip side: using big and heavy buckshot for the same purpose.
The timing for this topic is perfect as I just returned from Tactical PreSchool at the Academi training facility in Moyock, North Carolina. Sponsored by my friends at Beretta, this abbreviated training program covered carbine, pistol, shotgun, and long-range precision rifle. You might know Academi better from...
Seneca White Deer May Be Escaping Their Sanctuary in New York
For years, a small population of rare white deer have been living inside a former army depot in Seneca County, New York. Protected by a 24-mile long fence, the deer herd prospered and have since been an attraction for tourists. More recently the deer have come under threat by local development interests, but it seems that the animals have found a solution. Using a large gap in the depot fence, white deer are escaping into the outside world. For the conservationists trying to preserve the herd, this is not good news.
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Deer represent unconditional love; love to ourselves and to...
Video: Keep This in Mind if You Ever Find Yourself Holding a Machine Gun
What is one thing you always need to keep in mind while operating a fully-automatic firearm? Whether it fires from an open or closed bolt. Firearms that fire from an open bolt---in which the bolt is held to the rear and is moved forward with a trigger pull---can be especially dangerous to those unfamiliar with them, as hickok45 demonstrates in this video.
"Open bolt select-fire machine pistols/subguns are different sort of animal, even slightly counter-intuitive when it comes to operating the bolt and such. There are things you do NOT want to do when operating them," writes hickok45, who...
Video: Chop Firewood in Half the Time with This Cross-bladed Axe
What do you get when you combine two axe heads and a eye for innovation? You get this cross-bladed axe that can reportedly chop firewood in half the time it takes a traditional axe to do the same. Despite its awkward shape---and probably even more awkward balance---the axe seems to do its job nicely. It is also relatively simple to construct, as long as you have a wielder and some spare axe heads. YouTuber K Holmz posted the eight-step process on how to make one on instructables.com, and even made a video of the finished...
North Carolina Hatchery Maliciously Sabotaged, 150,000 Trout Suffocated
On Tuesday, officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) confirmed that there was an act of vandalism at the Armstrong Fish Hatchery that resulted in the deaths of 150,000 rainbow trout. Authorities suspect that the perpetrators entered the McDowell County facility over Easter weekend and diverted fresh water away from the hatchery, leaving thousands of young trout to suffocate. Wildlife officials promised that an investigation is underway and highlighted the seriousness of the...
A Firsthand Look at the Glock 43 Single-stack 9x19mm Pistol
It’s mea culpa time.
I like Glocks and always have. In fact, I own four of them. A 26, 31, 17, and 32 in case you’re wondering. Yeah, I have a thing for .357 SIG. But I have to admit that when I heard about the new Glock 42 and 43 models, I had a ho-hum reaction. “Late to the party” would be the phrase that summed up my pre-existing emotions about the whole deal.
The reason I’ve bought all those other Glocks over the years is simple: they work. All the time. You can carry them, sweat on them, drop them, abuse them, and rarely, if ever, clean them---and they will go...
How Many Goldfish Does it Take to Ruin Your Fishing Hole? Just a Few, Colorado Officials Say
If you are thinking about releasing your pet goldfish into public waters, think again. Not only is it illegal in many states and can cause damage to the local ecosystem, wildlife officials say that even a handful of goldfish are enough to establish an invasive population. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recently announced that it is seeking leads on who released goldfish into Teller Lake #5. The lake now boasts more than 4,000 of the popular aquarium fish. jeopardizing native species such as bluegill and catfish. State...
Video: If a Man Falls on a Tree in the Forest and His Friend is There to Record It, Does He Make a Sound?
Well, yes.
While an overturned tree may seem like nature's way of making bridges, many seasoned hikers and hunters know better than to climb onto one. Because they are in state of decay, fallen trees are often weak and all too easy to step right through, increasing the likelihood for injury. Despite this, the idea of performing a balancing act on one is sometimes too much to resist.
This video shows one very good---and painful---reason why you should walk around one.
https://youtu.be/c5FVr2qe3RM...
Video: Magpul Shows Off New Ruger 10/22 Stock
Firearm accessory and magazine manufacturer Magpul had a lot to show off at SHOT Show earlier this year, and it looks like they're keeping the momentum going into spring. Today they released a video showing their new Hunter X-22 stock, which is an easily-installed replacement for standard Ruger 10/22 stocks. It resembles their Hunter 700 stock for the Remington 700 that they unveiled at SHOT.
Check out the X-22 "in action" below. More info follows the...
Video: Australian Man Catches Alligator Snapping Turtle with His Bare Hands (and a Stick)
You may recognize Andrew Ucles from a video in which he took down a deer with his bare hands, but the Australian daredevil has since moved on to different prey---and a different continent. Ucles traveled to the wetlands of Louisiana in the search of the elusive alligator snapping turtle, and sought to catch one with bare hands. He was accompanied by Laura Zerra, a survival expert and cast member of Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid. She provided some leverage for lifting the turtle out...
Go Fish, Live Long: World’s Oldest Woman Partially Credits Health to Fishing Trips
Jeralean Talley of Inkster, Michigan will turn 116 this May. Following the recent deaths of 117-year-old Misao Okawa and 116-year-old Getrude Weaver, The supercentenarian is now the oldest living person in the world. Her secrets to a long life? A lot of coffee, no cheese or butter, and eating plenty of fish.
Despite her advanced age, Talley's family and friends say she is quite robust and goes on a fishing trip at least twice every year. Catfish and trout are her favorite fish to catch.
"It's truly incredible because Ms. Talley is very aware of what's going on. Her mental state is very...
Video: Definitive Arms AKX-9 Finally Unveiled, Now Available Online
Earlier this week I posted about the upcoming reveal of the Definitive Arms AKX-9. Today, AK Operators Union uploaded a seven-minute video showing off the new blowback 9x19mm in-depth, and announced its availability online. The gun is quite the sight to behold (note that Rob has installed a couple of aftermarket furniture accessories on his personal test gun).
https://youtu.be/cL38fU6IQGQ
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Video: Shark Steals Kayak Angler’s Catch Right Out of His Hands
Kayak fishing is rapidly growing in popularity around the world. Because many of these anglers carry cameras with them, we get to see some of the incredible things that happen out on the ocean. In this video the host of The Kayak Fishing Show pulled his catch into his boat only to have it snatched out by a shark. If the shark had bitten the fish in just a slightly different place, this video would need a "graphic content warning."
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Video: 5 Things You Can Learn from Watching a Turkey Cam Livestream
Turkey hunters know that the best place to learn how gobblers work is the woods. Sometimes, however, you just can't make it into the great outdoors---petty things like "work" and "family" keep you from your true passions. Luckily, CarbonTV has a livestreaming camera pointing toward a well-trafficked crop field in southwestern Pennsylvania to help you deal with turkey hunting withdrawals. We've put together a highlight reel showing off five things you can learn from spending a little while watching the cam.
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11-year-old Minnesota Angler Breaks State Record for Tullibee
Austin Stoll may be just 11 years old, but under the tutelage of his father Chris, he is already an experienced angler. Now Austin also has a state record fish under his belt.
According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the young angler was fishing Sybil Lake in Otter Tail County on March 9 when he landed a record-sized tullibee. Austin's fish was taken to a certified scale and weighed at five pounds, 11 ounces---eclipsing the previous record by just...
Video: Deer Makes Amazing Vaults Over Suburban Fences
Did you know that deer can leap up to eight feet in the air? Well, if you've ever seen one of these nimble animals hop over a fence, then you'd understand how deer move deftly through human neighborhoods. This homeowner was able to record a deer exploring his yard and making not one, but two amazing jumps.
https://youtu.be/geR3PIx1A9s...