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2 weeks ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

A morning's heated conversation with Mr. Tom has ended with your shot, and you now have the duty of turning him into both a beautiful reminder of your hunt via a fan mount, and the enjoyment of putting the meat on the table for friends or family to share. Here are the steps to follow once you have the bird tagged and at home where you take care of this chore. Step 1—Preparation FirstCreate a clutter-free area that is comfortable to do some minor butchering.

3 weeks ago | nrafamily.org | Frank Melloni

While many instructors gravitate toward teaching ultra-operator tactics and high-speed, low-drag types of shooting, for me, nothing is more satisfying than working with somebody brand new. I’ll never get to relive my “ah-ha” moments, but watching another experience theirs is pretty darn close. Of them all, nothing warms my heart like watching a newbie begin to understand the relationship between firearms and recoil, which admittedly isn’t at all what it appears.

1 month ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

GAMO makes quality airguns. Its P-430, although on the lower end of the pay scale, is no exception. It comes in a clear clam packaging ready for beginners or avid backyard air gun enthusiasts alike. When I cut the packaging around the pistol and started reading the directions, I worried that maybe this would be a tough review. The airgun was very lightweight, and the molded fit, although very comfortable in my hand, seemed more “mass production” than I was used to from GAMO.

1 month ago | nrafamily.org | Mark Fike

"Running and gunning" is a popular method of hunting spring gobblers. In short, it's the practice of hunting turkeys by calling and moving spots every so often until you engage with a tom. It's effective, and offers a certain freedom that many hunters relish. But there are some things that can go wrong with running and gunning, so spring turkey hunters should keep these things in mind while using this tactic.

1 month ago | nrafamily.org | Serena Juchnowski

Twenty-year-old Alishia “Fayth” Layne of Columbia, Tennessee grew up shooting at Maury County Gun Club, but she’s been fortunate enough to have her own home skeet range since 2021. Believe it or not, Fayth’s shooting journey began with a red folder. Her elementary school sent home various flyers every week advertising different clubs and activities. One Tuesday, the red folder came home with a flyer for the shooting team.