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New initiative targets Colorado mountain lion hunting What will the future of Colorado mountain lion hunting look like? A new petition filed with the Colorado Supreme Co

New initiative targets Colorado mountain lion hunting What will the future of Colorado mountain lion hunting look like? A new petition filed with the Colorado Supreme Court is asking for a proposed ballot to be blocked that would request voters to approve a “statewide ban on hunting mountain lions, bobcats and Canada lynx.” Opponents say that the measure is “misleading” and multiple mistakes were made by the Colorado Secretary of State’s Title Board prior to getting the measure approved for the November 2024 ballot, according to The Colorado Sun. However, last week, a second initiative, Initiative 101, was filed that requests a limit (not ban) to hunting mountain lions, bobcats and lynx in an effort to curb trophy hunting. If approved, this limit would require “every carcass – excluding usable meat – to be turned over” to prevent “mounting, displaying or preserving wildcats as ‘souvenirs of their hunts.’” Initiative 101 does allow a two-week mountain lion and bobcat season at the end of December. Both measures ask for the complete ban of Canada lynx hunting; however, the lynx is not legal to hunt and retains federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. Initiative 101 “still honors the intent of the original initiative by calling out trophy hunting as a problem,” said Samantha Bruegger, the manager of the Cats Aren’t Trophies campaign. “Both initiatives really get at banning trophy hunting of mountain lions and bobcats.” This isn’t the first time mountain lion, bobcat and Canada lynx hunting has been in the crosshairs of anti-hunting groups. However, two years ago, a bill to ban this type of hunting didn’t even pass its first committee hearing, according to The Colorado Sun. Mountain lion hunting has been carefully regulated by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for decades. In fact, in order to obtain a license, hunters must complete a specific mountain lion education course. Every year, CPW adjusts harvest caps to maintain a healthy population with the 2023-24 hunting season cap set at 674 animals. Last year, hunters killed 386 mountain lions, according to The Colorado Sun. Further, each harvest must be reported within 48 hours with an additional five days to bring the carcass into a CPW office for inspection and an official seal that allows the hunter to keep the hide. “There are 350 certified biologists and scientists who are in their position at Colorado Parks and Wildlife to create science-based wildlife decisions that benefit wildlife, species and the people as well,” said Dan Gates, a hunting policy consultant who serves as executive director for Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. “Most people agree that they don’t want the pool boy doing brain surgery just because he has an opinion.” Regardless, the plan, according to Bruegger, is to keep both ballot initiative active to gather enough signatures to put both on the 2024 ballot. The current mountain lion season runs April 1 to 30, and from December through March.

Post: 11 December 09:18

Angola While hunting is not currently taking place on a commercial basis in Angola it is looking like a new hot spot and may open up by 2025 with some outstanding Elepha

Angola While hunting is not currently taking place on a commercial basis in Angola it is looking like a new hot spot and may open up by 2025 with some outstanding Elephant and Cape Buffalo available. We recently looked at some hunting areas in the Cuando Cubango Province near Mavinga and I personally saw buffalo over 45 inches and bull Elephant in the 60–70-pound range. There is already a very nice lodge in place and once the CITES details are worked out this will be the prime area for most hunts in Angola. The first few hunters in country will definitely get the hunting opportunity of a lifetime. If you are interested contact us so we can keep you posted on the progress being made and we can place you on our waiting list so you don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to open a new safari area!!

Post: 7 December 09:28

Cambodia Wildlife Travelers to Cambodia may find that although Cambodia is not primarily a wildlife viewing destination, some isolated pockets of forest may offer some o

Cambodia Wildlife Travelers to Cambodia may find that although Cambodia is not primarily a wildlife viewing destination, some isolated pockets of forest may offer some of the best opportunities for wildlife spotting in all of SE Asia. Cambodia’s wildlife diversity is at critically low levels due to deforestation and habitat destruction. It is home to about 16 globally endangered species and 2 critically endangered species. Some larger mammal species found here are dholes, elephants, deer, panthers, bears, tigers, cormorants, cranes, crocodile, and wild water buffalo. Many organizations are working together to try and protect Cambodia’s remaining wildlife diversity. Wildlife is mostly isolated to pockets where intact habitat still remains, including the dry forest along the Lower Mekong, the Elephant Mountains, and the Cardamom Mountains. For wildlife enthusiasts traveling to Cambodia for a short time, one of the most iconic places to spot wildlife in Cambodia is in the Cardamom Mountains, which were also the last stronghold for the Khmer Rouge in 1979. Tourists to this region are kept to low levels and multi-day treks out of Chi Phat offer the chance to explore the area. Minimal human presence has created a fairly isolated region where the forest has stayed largely intact, offering what is considered to be the most 'wild' and biodiverse region in all of Cambodia, and arguably all of SE Asia. The forests here support a number of endangered species, including the tiger, Asian elephant, sun bear, gibbon, clouded leopard, and the gaur. It is estimated that over 450 bird species live in the canopy. The rivers provide habitat to the Irrawaddy dolphin and humpback dolphin, as well as the rare Siamese crocodile, and at least 34 amphibian species, 3 of which are newly discovered.

Post: 5 December 17:50

Cambodia’s wildlife still faces high risk of hunting Amid a shortage of rangers and with villagers facing financial difficulties, officials said Cambodia’s wildlife conti

Cambodia’s wildlife still faces high risk of hunting Amid a shortage of rangers and with villagers facing financial difficulties, officials said Cambodia’s wildlife continues to face a high risk of poaching. Sreng Cheaheng, head of the department of environment in Stung Treng, told CamboJA that the selling of illegal wild meat has significantly decreased in the province with education and enforcement. But, he said, poaching continues as people rely on it for their income. ‘’As of today, wild meat selling still can be seen but it is in a small amount compared to before. The authorities work every day to observe where people sell these wild meats. However, it is impossible to completely stop it because it is a part of the income of residents living in this province,” he said. Cheaheng told CamboJA that arrests have dropped, with just two people arrested for hunting wild meat last year. ‘’There are different types of wildlife that have been hunted but wild boar and deer are on the top of the list,” he added. Cheaheng said it is hard to stop hunting and deforestation offenses due to the shortage of human resources to patrol. ‘’We sometimes are afraid to patrol at night as those perpetrators have guns and knives. And when we do, we need more rangers to go along,” he said. ‘’There are over 830,000 hectares of protected areas in Stung Treng. This is huge. And we do not have enough rangers to patrol. Therefore, it is hard to stop hunting and deforestation offenses happening in this province.” In 2021, according to the Ministry of Environment, Cambodia deployed 1,200 rangers (42 of them women) to guard 75 protected areas and biodiversity corridors covering 7.3 million hectares in 21 provinces across the country. But in spite of the promise of better enforcement, some said the drop in arrests was due simply to wild animals having become so hunted there are now few left. Hoeur Sethul, former Stung Treng resident who visits frequently, told CamboJA that wild meat sales continue to happen regularly. ‘’People sell those wild meats publicly almost every day in Stung Treng market. But there are no significant measures to stop it. I think the authorities are unqualified to do their job,” he said. ‘’The trend of selling-hunting wild meats has been slowing down not because of the effectiveness of law enforcement of the authorities there, but I think this is because there is not much wildlife to hunt like before.” Neth Pheaktra, the spokesman of the Ministry of Environment could not be reached for comment. BirdLife International Cambodia programme manager Bou Vorsak said wild meat consumption remains a critical problem, especially in Stung Treng, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri, and Kampong Thom. ‘’I think these six provinces are the targeted place for selling and consuming wild meat. Because we often see specifically in Stung Treng where different wild meat has been sold in the market,” he said. Trafficking and consumption has left the country’s wildlife in an extremely vulnerable position, say conservationists. Under the direction of the Ministry of Environment and in collaboration with WWF, USAID, WCS, CI, and other development partners, in March launched a campaign to abolish snaring, trafficking, and the market for bush meat and wildlife products while providing livelihood alternatives for would-be poachers.

Post: 5 December 17:47

Minnesota deer hunting: Fewer deer harvested in first 9 days MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota's hunters have harvested fewer deer during the first nine days of the firea

Minnesota deer hunting: Fewer deer harvested in first 9 days MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota's hunters have harvested fewer deer during the first nine days of the firearms deer season than last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The DNR says hunters have taken more than 106,000 deer statewide since the firearms deer season began earlier this month. That's a 5% drop from last year. Northeastern Minnesota saw the sharpest decline, with nearly 17% fewer deer harvested compared to this time last year.

Post: 16 November 09:05

HUNT Hunt (Canis lupus) on maailma suurim metsik koerlane ja Eesti metsade kõige kardetuim kiskja. Hunt kaalub keskmiselt 35-45 kg, suur isaloom võib kaaluda isegi kun

HUNT Hunt (Canis lupus) on maailma suurim metsik koerlane ja Eesti metsade kõige kardetuim kiskja. Hunt kaalub keskmiselt 35-45 kg, suur isaloom võib kaaluda isegi kuni 80 kg. Karvastiku värvus on enamasti hall, kuid võib veidi varieeruda. Seljakarvad on musta tipuga, seega näib seljaosa tumedam. Talvekarv on aga veidi heledam. Huntidel on terav haistmis- ja kuulmismeel. Hunt on peamiselt ööloom, kelle tegevusrütm varieerub olenevalt elupaigast ja aastaajast. Hundile võib pidada peibutus- varitsus- hiilimis- või ajujahti ja jahti jahikoeraga 1. novembrist 28. veebruarini.

Post: 27 July 10:00

Որսորդական մշակույթը ոչ միայն կրակելու և որս անելու ունակությունն է, այլև այլ մշակույթներին ծանոթանալու հնարավորություն: Ընթացքում որսի, դուք կարող եք տեսնել տարբեր տեսակ

Որսորդական մշակույթը ոչ միայն կրակելու և որս անելու ունակությունն է, այլև այլ մշակույթներին ծանոթանալու հնարավորություն: Ընթացքում որսի, դուք կարող եք տեսնել տարբեր տեսակի կենդանիների, որոնք ապրում են տարբեր շրջաններում աշխարհում. Դուք կարող եք նաեւ ծանոթանալ տեղացիների, ովքեր ապրում են այդ շրջաններում. Նրանք կարող են պատմել ձեզ իրենց մշակույթի և ավանդույթների մասին, Ցույց տալ ձեզ իրենց տներն ու կենցաղը: Դա կարող է լինել շատ հետաքրքիր և տեղեկատվական

Post: 14 July 17:39

Որսի ընթացքում ամենակարևոր զբաղմունքներից մեկը խորտիկն է: Ի վերջո, բնության մեջ երկար օրվա ընթացքում էներգիան կարող է սպառվել, և դուք պետք է համալրեք ձեր ուժի պաշարները:

Որսի ընթացքում ամենակարևոր զբաղմունքներից մեկը խորտիկն է: Ի վերջո, բնության մեջ երկար օրվա ընթացքում էներգիան կարող է սպառվել, և դուք պետք է համալրեք ձեր ուժի պաշարները: Խորտիկը, որը կարելի է վայելել որսի ընկերների հետ, ոչ միայն հնարավորություն է տալիս ֆիզիկապես վերականգնվել, այլև ստեղծում է ամուր բարեկամություն և հաղորդակցություն: Որոշ ժամանակ հատկացրեք խորտիկին, վայելեք ձեր կերակուրը և կիսվեք լավ պահերով որսի ընթացքում:

Post: 13 July 17:20

HUNTING DOG BREEDS: WHICH DOG TO CHOOSE FOR HUNTING A brief overview of the main hunting dog breeds will be useful to novice hunters when choosing dogs for hunting. Diff

HUNTING DOG BREEDS: WHICH DOG TO CHOOSE FOR HUNTING A brief overview of the main hunting dog breeds will be useful to novice hunters when choosing dogs for hunting. Different hunting dog breeds have their own specialization. For example, with hounds and greyhounds, hunting dogs mainly hunt hare and fox. On the hunt for fur-bearing animals, burrows are mined - dachshunds and fox terriers, as well as greyhounds, hounds and huskies. When hunting for an elk, a wild boar or a bear, a husky will be good. Duck hunting will be successful with cops. Read on to find out which dog to choose for hunting. Which dog to choose for hunting What could be more disturbing than walking through the autumn forest with a dog and a gun in search of game. And even if the trophy does not meet, the pleasure of unity with nature will be received. Of course, hunting is indispensable without dogs. But first of all, how do you choose the breed of hunting dogs, especially what kind of animal do you propose to hunt. Hunting dogs - burrowing Dachshunds and fox terriers can easily cope with foxes, raccoon dogs or badgers, which easily penetrate holes and pull the beast out of there. Also, dachshunds no older than spaniels chase white hares, work on black grouse and increase ducks with water. Dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dog breeds, hunting burrows, pointing hunting dogs, husky hunting dogs, hound hunting dogs, greyhound hunting dogs, which dog to choose for hunting, how to choose a puppy Of all the breeds of burrowing dogs, we most often wire-haired fox terriers are common. It is a small but strong dog of firm dry type of constitution, square format, high transmission. The height at the withers for males is 35-40 cm, for females 34-39 cm. The color is white with black, red or gray spots. The coat consists of fairly long thick coarse, bristly spinous hair, especially its pronounced curvature - "break". Hair is rarely found all over the body and "beard" and "moustache" are often found on the muzzle. To give the dog certain forms, the outer hair is subjected to a pinch, the so-called trimming. The undercoat is thick and soft. The head is long and dry. Ears hanging on cartilage, small, triangular in shape. The tail is docked even in puppyhood, one third of the vertebrae are found. The dog holds it almost vertically. Dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dog breeds, burrow hunting dogs, pointing hunting dogs, husky hunting dogs, hound hunting dogs, greyhound hunting dogs, which dog to choose for hunting, how to choose a puppy Until recently, wire-haired and smooth-haired fox terriers were taken into account varieties of the same breed. They are once owned as two separate breeds. The smooth-haired fox terrier differs from the wire-haired character of both the coat and the softer type of constitution. The height at the withers is the same as that of the Wire Fox Terrier. The outer hair is thick, hard, straight, dense, 2-3 cm long on the neck and trunk. There is an undercoat that becomes thicker when dogs are kept on dry land. The head is long, dry, wedge-shaped. The ears are the same as those of the long-haired fox terrier. The color is white with black, red and brown spots. The tail is docked. Dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dogs, hunting dog breeds, burrow hunting dogs, pointing hunting dogs, husky hunting dogs, hound hunting dogs, greyhound hunting dogs, which dog to choose for hunting, how to choose a puppy Dachshund - squat, short-legged, strong type dog constitution, stretched body (stretch index 155-170). The height at the withers in males is from 16 to 27 cm, in females from 15 to 25 cm. The head is wedge-shaped, dry, elongated. Ears hanging. According to the coat, three types appeared: smooth-haired, wire-haired and long-haired. The smooth-haired dachshund is the most common in our country. The color is quite diverse: yellow, yellow, black, red, gray, marble, spotted, brindle. Color black, brown and gray should be tan. A slight curvature of the forelimbs in the carpal joints is allowed, however, in profile they should be straight. The girdle of the forelimbs is better developed and more powerful than the hind limbs. The tail in the lowered state reaches almost to the ground. The dog carries it no higher than the level of the back.

Post: 2 December 18:22

Hunting in Croatia Croatia is a country of arich hunting tradition, attractive hunting areas and diverse wildlife. Modern organized hunting in Croatia began in 1881 and

Hunting in Croatia Croatia is a country of arich hunting tradition, attractive hunting areas and diverse wildlife. Modern organized hunting in Croatia began in 1881 and by then hunting had adouble role throughout the history. The majority of poorer and mainly rural population found hunting extremely important for daily survival struggle, since it represented an important food source, while the wealthy aristocratic minority hunted for fun, pleasureor social status confirmation. In 1881, the Government of the Kingdom of Croatia and Slavonia decided to confirm so called “Hunting Rules” developed by “Society for defense of hunting in the Kingdom of Croatia and Slavonia” and already in 1882 the society published “The First Common Croatian Hunting and Fishing Cultivation Society Courier ”. Even before these decisions and actions the well-organized hunting already existed, which was mainly due to people from the existing social elite, who have contributed to the common understanding of overall hunting development in Croatia. Geographical location and natural features of Croatia, make hunting a variety of wildlife throughout the country. In the eastern lowland Croatian regions, Slavonia and Baranja, it is possible to hunt deer, roebuck, wild boar, and the small, hairy and feathery fowl. In central Croatia it is also possible to hunt all the wildlife above, while in the area of Lika and Gorski Kotar it is possible to hunt bear and grouse. On the coast of Dalmatia, the special attraction is hunting chamois and mouflon, and the specific types of smallgame birds that inhabits high altitudes like the rock partridge, grouse and the hryvnia. For each ofthese areas, in addition to a variety of hunting game, and a specific way of hunting, hunting practices, breeds of hunting dogs, etc. NTERESTING FACTS Republic of Croatia represents a unique natural environment where on a relatively small area one can find great variety of nature phenomena, all tied in the wonderful bond of the Mediterranean, the Alps and the Pannonia. Croatia is a country of arich hunting tradition, attractive hunting areas and diverse wildlife. Croatia possesses numerous undisturbed natural oases wherein there abide all three of great European predators: bear, wolf and lynx. The hunting ground Podunavlje-Podravlje was established in 1697. when Eugen of Savoy received the estates from the emperor Leopold I. It was founded in 1870 when Count Marko Bombelles delivered a large number of pheasants from South Moravia and set aside land for organised hunting.

Post: 19 October 09:57

Все, что необходимо для удачной охота Охота считается одной из самых консервативных сфер. Однако даже для нее производители аксессуаров и оборудования предлагают сегодня огромное разнообразие продукции, благодаря которой просто невозможно будет вернуться домой без добычи. Убедиться в этом можно на страницах каталога интернет-магазина magnum. Предлагаемое здесь разнообразие поражает воображение даже самых изощренных любителей охоты своей практичностью и функциональностью. При этом предлагаемое оборудование заинтересует не только их. Оно востребовано среди работников лесных хозяйств, охотничьих хозяйств, орнитологов, зоологов, да и просто всех любителей живой природы. Ведь такое оборудование открывает практически безграничные возможности изучения природы, наблюдения за ее разнообразием. В интернет-магазине товаров для охоты magnum.by найдется практически все, что может потребоваться тем, кто любит это хобби. Это тепловизоры, оптика, инфракрасные осветители, кронштейны, дальномеры, разнообразные аксессуары. По каждому товару предлагается максимально подробное описание и фотографии. Вы можете быть уверены в том, что все это соответствует действительности. Поэтому можно выбирать и смело оформлять заказ. Если возникнут вопросы и сложности в процессе выбора, всегда можно обратиться к сотрудникам интернет-магазина, которые предоставят вам подробную квалифицированную консультацию, помогут сделать выбор, основываясь на ваших целях, требованиях и пожеланиях. На сегодняшний день товары для охоты производят самые разные производители. Поэтому в каталоге представлены разнообразные марки. Однако действительно мировых лидеров не так и много. Их отличительной особенностью является то, что они предлагают высокотехнологичные решения. Особенно это касается тепловизионных приборов. Сегодня активно развиваются новые линейки продукции. Если говорить о наиболее успешных компаниях на рынке, то среди них необходимо выделить такие бренды, как Yukon, Electrooptic, Swarovski, Iray, Pulsar, Iray, Leica. Они и представлены на сайте интернет-магазина magnum.by. Если у вас возникли какие-либо существенные вопросы, то всегда можно написать в техническую поддержку. Профессиональную консультацию вы сможете получить незамедлительно.

Post: 26 July 10:54

Беларусь находится на девятом месте в списке лучших мест для охоты в мире. Славу белорусским охотничьим угодьям принес в первую очередь зубр. Однако и кроме него тут есть

Беларусь находится на девятом месте в списке лучших мест для охоты в мире. Славу белорусским охотничьим угодьям принес в первую очередь зубр. Однако и кроме него тут есть на кого поохотиться: в здешних лесах водятся лоси и косули, благородные олени и кабаны, волки и лисы, бобры и зайцы, куницы и выдры… Отдельно отметим глухаря и тетерева, охота на которых пользуется неизменной популярностью. Кроме них из пернатых здесь также можно добыть рябчиков, гусей, куропаток, уток, вальдшнепов и бекасов.

Post: 1 June 13:10

Post: 16 May 09:54

Best Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle 2025: Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Review with OVIX Camo and Vari-Tech Stock Table of Contents • Overview of the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed • Key

Best Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle 2025: Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Review with OVIX Camo and Vari-Tech Stock Table of Contents • Overview of the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed • Key Features and Ergonomic Design • Action System and Trigger Performance • Available Calibers and Ballistic Data • Effective Range and Game Suitability • Customization and Modifications • Accessories and Add-Ons • Price and Market Comparison • Pros and Cons from Real Users • Why Hunters and Precision Shooters Choose X-Bolt 2 Speed • Final Thoughts and Notable Facts --- 🦌 Overview of the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed is one of the most searched-for bolt-action rifles in 2025 among hunters and long-range shooters. Designed for precision, comfort, and adaptability, it features the Vari-Tech composite stock and Browning OVIX camouflage finish, making it ideal for diverse terrain and weather conditions. This rifle is engineered for total accuracy, whether you’re hunting elk in the Rockies or shooting steel at 1,000 yards. --- ⚙️ Key Features and Ergonomic Design • Stock: Vari-Tech composite with adjustable length of pull, comb height, and grip angle • Finish: Browning OVIX camo for multi-environment concealment • Barrel: Fluted sporter contour, free-floated for consistent accuracy • Magazine: Detachable rotary box magazine (4-round capacity) • Trigger: Feather Trigger system with crisp break and minimal creep • Bolt: 60-degree lift, fluted for reduced weight and smoother cycling • Recoil Pad: Inflex Technology pad to reduce felt recoil • Weight: ~6.5 to 7.2 lbs depending on caliber and barrel length • Length: ~42–46 inches overall The adjustable stock system allows shooters to fine-tune the rifle to their body type and shooting style, improving control and reducing fatigue during extended hunts or competitions. --- 🔁 Action System and Trigger Performance The X-Bolt 2 Speed uses Browning’s proven three-lug bolt system with a 60-degree bolt lift, allowing faster cycling and better scope clearance. The Feather Trigger delivers a clean, predictable break with no take-up, enhancing shot precision. Additional mechanical highlights: • Bolt unlock button for added safety • Dual bedding system for consistent barrel harmonics • Short bolt throw for rapid follow-up shots --- 🎯 Available Calibers and Ballistic Data The rifle is offered in several popular calibers suited for hunting and precision shooting: Text Table: Caliber Comparison • .308 Winchester ▸ Velocity: ~2,800 fps ▸ Effective Range: ~800 yards ▸ Game: Deer, elk, boar • 6.5 Creedmoor ▸ Velocity: ~2,700 fps ▸ Effective Range: ~1,000 yards ▸ Game: Antelope, coyote, target shooting • .300 PRC ▸ Velocity: ~3,000 fps ▸ Effective Range: ~1,200 yards ▸ Game: Moose, elk, long-range precision • .30-06 Springfield ▸ Velocity: ~2,900 fps ▸ Effective Range: ~900 yards ▸ Game: All-purpose big game These calibers cover everything from mid-sized game to long-range competitive shooting, making the X-Bolt 2 Speed a versatile platform. --- 🦃 Effective Range and Game Suitability Depending on the caliber and load, the X-Bolt 2 Speed is effective for: • Whitetail and mule deer • Elk and moose • Wild boar and bear • Coyote and predator control • Antelope and plains game • Steel targets and precision matches Its sub-MOA accuracy and ergonomic fit make it ideal for stand hunting, spot-and-stalk, and mountain terrain. --- 🛠️ Customization and Modifications Shooters can personalize the rifle with: • Threaded barrel for suppressors or muzzle brakes • Extended bolt knobs for gloved operation • Aftermarket triggers (Timney, Rifle Basix) • Custom cheek risers and recoil pads • Cerakote barrel finishes • Picatinny rail mounts for optics The Vari-Tech stock system is a major innovation, allowing shooters to adjust the rifle to their exact dimensions and preferences. --- 🎒 Accessories and Add-Ons While rifles don’t use chokes, the X-Bolt 2 Speed supports: • Optics mounts: Integrated scope base system • Bipods: QD sling swivel studs • Slings: Flush-mount QD points • Suppressors: Compatible with threaded barrels • Cases and bags: Browning branded gear available • Cleaning kits: Designed for fluted barrels and bolt-action systems --- 💰 Price and Market Comparison • MSRP: $1,499–$1,549 USD • Street Price: ~$1,299 USD • Warranty: Browning limited lifetime warranty • Competitors: Tikka T3x, Ruger American, Savage 110 Ultralite Compared to similarly priced rifles, the X-Bolt 2 Speed offers superior ergonomics, adjustability, and build quality. --- 👍 Pros and 👎 Cons from Real Users Pros: • Exceptional accuracy out of the box • Fully adjustable stock for personalized fit • Lightweight and well-balanced • Smooth bolt operation • Durable finish and weather resistance Cons: • Higher price than entry-level rifles • Limited left-handed availability • Magazine capacity limited to 4 rounds • No wood stock option for traditionalists --- 🧠 Why Hunters and Precision Shooters Choose X-Bolt 2 Speed • Ergonomics: Custom fit improves comfort and accuracy • Reliability: Proven Browning action and trigger system • Versatility: Suitable for multiple game types and shooting styles • Aesthetics: OVIX camo and sleek design appeal to modern hunters • Performance: Sub-MOA groups with factory ammo It’s a rifle that feels like an extension of the shooter, not just a tool. --- 🔍 Final Thoughts and Notable Facts • Browning introduced the original X-Bolt in 2008 • The X-Bolt 2 features an enlarged ejection port for easier top-loading • Inflex recoil pad redirects energy away from the shooter’s face • Bolt fluting reduces weight without sacrificing strength • Used successfully in North American and African hunts --- Conclusion: The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed is a top-tier bolt-action rifle for 2025, combining precision engineering, ergonomic innovation, and field-ready durability. Whether you’re chasing elk in the backcountry or dialing in targets

Post: 17 September 07:45

New York Hunter Gets a Second Chance on This 180-Inch Buck “I was shaking so bad I missed him clean, sending my arrow three feet over his back” eremy Williams likes to h

New York Hunter Gets a Second Chance on This 180-Inch Buck “I was shaking so bad I missed him clean, sending my arrow three feet over his back” eremy Williams likes to hunt his family’s 500-acre parcel near the Susquehanna River in south-central New York. He goes down to the river often, and last summer he spotted a giant buck near the bank while catfishing. Williams watched where the deer bedded, and then came back to place trail cams in the area. By October, he’d learned the buck’s habits well enough to make his move. “He was only 20 yards away from me on Oct. 10,” Williams tells Outdoor Life. “But I was shaking so bad I missed him clean, sending my arrow three feet over his back.” Eager to redeem himself this season, Williams kept an eye on his trail cams and he kept getting photos of the buck. A few other hunters in the area had spotted the buck, too. But he wasn’t an easy deer to pattern. “I’d been bowhunting him on [our] family’s land in low, thick areas because I believed that’s where he lived and bedded,” Williams says. “But as the [2023] bow season wound down, and gun season was about ready to start, I figured I better change tactics to get him.” Williams decided he’d hunt from a climbing stand on top of a steep hill instead, where he thought the buck might be cruising the ridgelines for acorns. He thought the height might give him an advantage, and he also swapped his compound for a .308, even though he prefers to hunt with a bow when he can. On Nov. 18, the opening morning of the Tioga County regular season, Williams climbed into his tree. He didn’t have to wait for long. Around 7 a.m., the buck stepped out of the timber only 30 yards away. “He was well within bow range when I shot him, and I wish I’d had my bow with me that morning,” he says. “He only ran about 50 yards, stopped, and I shot again.” Both hits were good, and Williams waited for a bit before recovering the buck—only the second deer he’s ever taken with a rifle. Williams didn’t weigh the deer after field dressing it, but he estimated its weight around 200 pounds. It’s a classic, wide 12 pointer with a green gross score of 181 1/7 inches. He’ll have the buck scored officially after the 60-day drying period is up, and Williams says there’s a chance it could be a new Tioga County record. The current record, another 12 point, had an official score of 180 1/8 and was taken in 1989, according to Williams. (No typical whitetails appear listed in the Boone and Crockett record database for the county.) Williams says both deer have similar-looking racks, which is a testament to the good genetics in the area. “The buck killed in 1989 was taken just across the Susquehanna from where I shot my deer,” he points out. “And a shed from my deer I found last year was just 200 yards from where I shot him. He died not far from the river where I first spotted him while catfishing last summer.”

Post: 4 December 09:38

Austrian regions allow controversial wolf hunting Vienna (AFP) – Several regions of Austria have allowed the controversial killing of wolves after reporting an increase

Austrian regions allow controversial wolf hunting Vienna (AFP) – Several regions of Austria have allowed the controversial killing of wolves after reporting an increase in livestock attacks, sparking debate in the Alpine EU member. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) says the orders to kill the wolves violate European law, which lists them as protected animals. In the southern province of Carinthia, five wolves have been killed so far this year under legislation introduced in January. The killing of eight more has been authorised, according to authorities. Neighbouring Tyrol, known for cattle grazing freely on mountain pastures, has authorised the killing of six wolves -- yet to be carried out -- under a decree from February, according to province spokesman Maximilian Brandhuber. "Time and again wolves are sighted near settlements and kill livestock," he told AFP this week, adding that evidence of their presence has "risen sharply since 2019." After disappearing in the 19th century, the wolf has gradually returned in recent years to repopulate former habitats in Austria. Some 80 wolves were counted in 2022, according to official estimates. The wolf is protected under a European Union directive adopted in 1992, but it does provide for exemptions to the directive, according to Brandhuber. "Austria does not yet have many wolves and it must make its contribution to the conservation of the species, as other European countries do," WWF expert Christian Picher told AFP, urging the European Commission to act. WWF said the country of 9.1 million people should learn from neighbouring states like Italy, which "already have decades of experience on the subject," calling on Austria to improve the monitoring of the animals and avoid "alarming" the population unnecessarily.

Post: 29 November 17:43

🇺🇸 As the season in Spain is at full swing, several hunters are enjoying themselves overseas. Here, our hunter with an outstanding Manchurian Sika from the UK. Well don

🇺🇸 As the season in Spain is at full swing, several hunters are enjoying themselves overseas. Here, our hunter with an outstanding Manchurian Sika from the UK. Well done to him! 🇨🇦 ~ ~ 🇪🇸 Conforme avanzamos con nuestra temporada en España, algunos cazadores disfrutan de sus cacerías por el extranjero. En este caso, nuestro cazador ha podido hacerse con este espectacular Sika en Reino Unido. ¡Enhorabuena! ~ ~ #sika #sikadeer #manchuriansikadeer #sikastag #redstag #safariclubinternational #cic #sci #dsc #gsco #wildsheepfoundation #firstforhunters #laexcelenciaenlacaza #hunt #caza #chasse #caccia #jagd #охота #охотник #caminorealhuntingonsultants

Post: 28 November 09:12

Michigan weighs potential wolf hunting season If wolves are delisted, should Michigan hold a hunting season? This question is currently making the rounds in the Mitten S

Michigan weighs potential wolf hunting season If wolves are delisted, should Michigan hold a hunting season? This question is currently making the rounds in the Mitten State as the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (MNRC) determines whether or not that will occur if the state’s largest predator is removed from the federal endangered species list, according to The Detroit News. With annual tallies between 600 and 700, wolves are thriving in the Upper Peninsula and Michigan officials say that “the state’s wolf population has stayed stable for the past 12 years.” However, whether the state would hold a wolf hunting season continues to be a divided topic – one that invokes those passionate for a season and those who are strongly against one. “People don’t like wolves,” said Brian Roell, a Michigan Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist. “Unlike any other wildlife we deal with, it’s a love-or-hate relationship for most folks.” Supporters of a potential hunting season say it would protect deer, livestock and pets while those against one say wolves help maintain a balanced ecosystem. Others want wolf management regulated at the state level rather than federal. In Michigan, wolves weren’t always a protected species. In fact, up until the 1960s, Michigan residents were paid bounties to kill wolves, said Roell. Once the number dropped to the point of potential wipe-out, wolves became legally protected. Even as the MNRC considers what to do for the future, wolves currently remain protected. Even if they are eventually delisted – a decision that has been controversial and heavily debated about for the past few years – there wouldn’t be an immediate hunting season anyway. It would take Michigan a minimum of nine months to finalize wolf hunting guidelines, according to Roell.

Post: 28 November 09:09

Maine and Massachusetts could soon see bans lifted on Sunday hunting Some states are steadily chipping away at longstanding bans on Sunday hunting, and there's a push to

Maine and Massachusetts could soon see bans lifted on Sunday hunting Some states are steadily chipping away at longstanding bans on Sunday hunting, and there's a push to overturn the laws in Maine and Massachusetts, the final two states with full bans. Maine’s highest court is considering a lawsuit asking whether the state's 19th century law, which prevents hunting big game animals such as deer, moose and turkeys on Sundays, is still necessary. In Massachusetts, where hunters are also lobbying for Sunday hunting rights, there is a renewed effort to change state laws forbidding the practice. Forty states have no prohibitions on hunting on Sundays.

Post: 22 November 10:10

Belgian farmers call for weaker protection of wolves, as environmentalists want greater Their populations in Europe have been on the rise for a number of years. Wolves are back in Belgium and their growing presence is creating tensions with farmers, who fear for the safety of their livestock. They want to reopen the debate on wolf hunting in Europe, which forbids it under both the EU's Habitats Directive and the Bern Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitat. Euronews spoke to Ludwig Heinen, a dairy farmer with 320 cows, who said that there are currently three packs of wolves near his farm in the High Fens mountains. Despite none of his animals so far not being attacked, he is still worried. "If the animals are torn apart by wolves, that's one thing, but if wolves make the animals - who are free in the field - nervous, you cannot easily calm down those animals again," Heinen said in an interview. "My opinion is clear: if a wolf causes trouble, then we should be able to put it down and shoot it." So far this year, in this area, one calf and several sheep have been killed by wolves. The leader of the Farmers Association of Eastern Belgium, Ingrid Mertes, told Euronews that wolves do not belong in the farmers' fields and the debate on wolf hunting in Europe should be reconsidered. Earlier this year, the European Commission called for a review of the protected status of wolves, as it thinks the growing population poses a danger to livestock. "The farmers want only to have that the many wolves that are able live in nature and feed themselves there, do it," Mertes said. "If the wolves are leaving their habitat for the farming area to attack animals, then we have too many of them. That's why we want to set a limit." Joachim Mergeay, a wildlife expert from the Institute for Nature and Forest Research, follows the everyday lives of wolves in Belgium. He told Euronews that they represent a low risk to the economy. In fact, he says it is more to do with humans no longer being used to living near them. "The issue is not about economy. The issue is about how does the presence of the wolves make me feel as a farmer, as a rural actor?" he said. Mergeay explained that contact between livestock and wolves can be avoided by fences. But even if the EU were to lower the preservation status of wolves - it would not mean a green light for hunting and the problems of farmers would likely remain. "Under these reduced protection levels, you can only hunt if the populations are in a healthy situation, in a favourable conservation status," Mergeay told Euronews. "We are not there yet. Changing this protection level would not mean that you can hunt. These wolf populations still need to grow and it would not resolve any of the conflict that is currently at the basis of these questions." While the debate around wolves becomes heated, Belgium's wolf population - approximately around two dozen - is mainly being decimated by road traffic.

Post: 20 November 09:12

Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes: Endangered songbirds licensed to be killed for sport in UK Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes are among the red-listed spec

Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes: Endangered songbirds licensed to be killed for sport in UK Skylarks, starlings and mistle thrushes are among the red-listed species approved to be hunted by falconers. Should endangered wild birds be hunted for sport? It sounds like an odd question to be asking in 2023, in the midst of a biodiversity crisis. Yet, at a time when many avian species in the UK are under threat of regional extinction, government data reveals falconers are permitted to hunt rare songbirds. The data, released this week by government watchdog Natural England, has caused concern among environmentalists. What is falconry and how is it regulated in the UK? Falconry involves hunting wild animals in their natural habitat using a trained bird of prey. There are reportedly around 25,000 falconers in the UK. The sport itself dates back hundreds of years, and it has seen a resurgence in recent times. While it remains legal throughout Britain, many outside the hobby are unaware that captive falcons are used to hunt native wild birds - including some endangered species. So there was widespread criticism when it emerged that Natural England has been issuing licences to hunt red-listed songbirds - those of high conservation concern - for sport. An application form on the government’s website asks the falconer to select a number of ‘quarry’ species they wish to kill. Among the 25 species on the list of quarry birds are 11 amber-listed and seven red-listed examples. The licences themselves are free of charge and the approval process is at the discretion of Natural England’s staff. Natural England is a non-departmental public body, technically making it independent of the government. It is sponsored by the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and issues licences on behalf of the government. With Natural England’s stated aim being “to help conserve, enhance and manage the natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development,” news of the falconry licences has angered British bird lovers. What is the red list of threatened species? The IUCN Red List is an internationally accepted system for classifying species at high risk of global extinction. Global and national lists are compiled to identify species in decline. In the UK, the red list of birds is longer than ever before due to human incursion and habitat destruction. It now contains 70 species, nine of which are threatened with global extinction. Species whose conservation status is of moderate concern are placed on the amber list. Which endangered birds are permitted to be killed for sport in England? The UK government’s latest licence statistics, which now include the falconry licence data for the first time, reveal that permission is regularly granted to kill several endangered species. These include skylark, fieldfare and mistle thrush, permitting these otherwise heavily protected birds to be legally hunted. Other red-list birds permitted to be killed in falconry include dunnocks, house sparrows, lapwings, rooks, song thrushes and starlings.

Post: 17 November 18:01

Generational family of hunters from Hersey says anyone can get into hunting Its not often that you see generations of hunting being passed down. But for the Livermore fa

Generational family of hunters from Hersey says anyone can get into hunting Its not often that you see generations of hunting being passed down. But for the Livermore family, hunting isn’t just for the sport, its for the stories and experiences. “Just put down the cell phones and get out in the woods,” said father of the family, Trent Livermore. Wednesday is opening day for rifle season and the Livermore family took to the great outdoors. “You just got to get it. Get after it. You get you gotta, you can’t be afraid,” said Trent. Hunting was once predominantly done by adults and men, but recently more women and children have gotten into the sport. “I think a lot more women are getting into it, which is great to see. I think a lot more children are getting into it as well,” said mother of the family, Tammy Livermore. Tammy is one of those women, she has been hunting for 27 years and is well known in the community. “I hunt turkey, deer. I’ve shot a bobcat. Pretty much anything. You know, my husband, like I said, is avid hunter, so he tries to get his family involved, and it’s good to be outdoors,” said Tammy. “We live in a beautiful state that has so much to offer.” The Livermore family are not amateurs to hunting, they have done it for a majority of their lives and continue to pass it down to generations. “I’m confident if I was to disappear tomorrow, that she would be able to pass it on to grandchildren and keep our children going in it,” said Trent. Trent said that his whole family is out today looking to fill their tags. “I just like hearing their stories and I hope they learn something different, something they didn’t know every year,” he said. But he said hunting is more than just harvesting “I just like hearing their stories and I hope they learn something different, something they didn’t know every year. You know, it’s about the experiences and not really about the harvest,” said Trent. And if you’re looking to get into hunting, or get your children into hunting, there are people who want to help “And if you’re in a house that doesn’t have hunters reach out to somebody, you know, find somebody that’s willing to take a kid hunting and don’t be afraid,” said Trent. No matter what your ability or gender are, the hunting community wants everyone to come out and enjoy the outdoors. “It’s not about a boy or a girl. It’s just everybody’s equal when it comes to hunting,” said Trent. Trent and Tammy’s son and daughter were also out hunting this morning

Post: 16 November 09:31

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