American Hunter

American Hunter reaches out to all sportsmen and women, bringing information about the newest hunting guns, optics and accessories, as well as providing techniques and tips for all kinds of game.

Ruger Announces the Latest Edition of the Ruger Precision Rifle

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has introduced the latest edition of the Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). The RPR's new and improved design is the result of years of feedback from competitive shooters.

More Than 168,000 Acres Restored Through Unusual Utah Program

Utah’s innovative Watershed Restoration Initiative improved and restored 168,882 acres of high-priority watersheds and habitats during the state’s past fiscal year.

Recipe: Venison Italian Pot Roast

An Italian pot roast starts with a soffritto base of finely chopped onions, carrots, and celery. The extra surface area brings out the flavors and provides a bed for the roast.

Translocated Grizzlies in Yellowstone Ecosystem Another Step in Delisting?

Grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem have populations of bears that have surpassed recovery goals. Is this a step toward delisting?

Ohio Deer Season Starts Better Than Others in the Last Decade

Hunters across Ohio checked 26,667 white-tailed deer on Monday, Dec. 2 during the opening day of the weeklong gun hunting season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

NRA Extends Partnership with OKDWC

The National Rifle Association of America is pleased to announce the continuation of our partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation thanks to the overwhelming use of NRA’s free Online Hunter Education course by Oklahoma residents and the utilization of the NRA Public Range Fund.

#SundayGunday: Spartan Precision Bipods

On this week's #SundayGunday, were investigating a whole new stability system from Spartan Precision—the Javelin Pro Hunt Tac Bipod, paired with the Springbok Bipod.

Duck Hunting: How to Chart the Perfect Float Trip

Stealthily gliding down a slow stream in a canoe is a fabulous way for two duck hunters to spend a morning. It doesn’t take too many turns of a river to figure out which way the shooter in the bow wants to be facing when the ducks rise.

Silencer Central Applauds Suppressor Endorsement from National Medical Organization

Silencer Central applauds the official position on suppressors from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS/F). The position supports the use of suppressors as vital hearing-protection equipment for shooters.

Field Tested: Seirus Heatwave Winter Weight Baselayers

See how the Seirus Heatwave Winter Weight Baselayers hold up to a November whitetail hunt in Saskatchewan. 

Trail Guns: 9mm vs. 10mm Auto Pistols for Bear Defense

Do 9mm pistols make sense for bear defense? Or is 10mm Auto the lowest you should go? B. Gil Horman investigates the similarities, differences and limits of each.

Recipe: Venison Bourguignon

What sets this dish apart is the luxurious sauce—a velvety reduction of wine and broth that thickens over time, coating the venison in a rich, glossy finish.

NRA Protests Shooting Ban at Bears Ears National Monument

The National Rifle Association has joined a group of sportsman's organizations in filing a protest with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over the BLM’s final management plan curtailing sport shooting opportunities at Bears Ears National Monument (BENM) in Utah.

NRA Contributions Recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) highlighted the aid it continues to receive from the NRA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Oklahoma Hunters and Anglers during an Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting on Dec. 2.

Cartridge Breakdown: 8.6 Blackout

I briefly covered the 8.6 Blackout in my last Alternative Ammo piece, in which I compared it to the .338 Federal. But because this is such a new, niche cartridge, my editor thought it also deserved a deep dive, so I’m here to provide an in-depth look at the new 8.6 BLK.

#SundayGunday: Maven RS.2 Riflescope

This week on #SundayGunday, we’re taking a look at the Maven RS.2 Ultralight riflescope, a 2-10x38mm, Second Focal Plane (SFP) riflescope perfect for the hunter looking to maximize performance out of a small, light package.

Taurus TH Series: .45 ACP vs. 10mm Auto

These sturdy hammer-fired, budget-friendly pistols pack plenty of punch in both calibers, and provide an excellent, consistent testbed to compare the attributes of .45 ACP and 10mm Auto.

State Game and Ag Agencies Monitoring for Avian Flu

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking waterfowl hunters and wildlife watchers heading to the field to keep an eye out for any sick or dead birds they find in the wild that may be the result of avian influenza. Meanwhile, the disease has been found in domestic flocks in neighboring Oklahoma.

Review: Rossi LWC

The Rossi LWC is a compact single-shot rifle is a lightweight package designed for modern hunting at an incredibly affordable price—so low, in fact, that you could easily keep one in every vehicle you own.

Lawsuit Leveled Against Colorado Wildlife Commissioners

Two lawsuits have been filed against Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commissioners and the commission itself for violations of the state’s 50-year-old Open Meetings Law.

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