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.

First U.S. Citizen Contracts New World Screwworm

On Aug. 24 HHS confirmed a Maryland resident—who recently traveled to El Salvador—is the first documented human case of New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. Presence of the parasitic larvae (maggots) was confirmed on Aug. 4 after studies conducted by the CDC and the Maryland Department of Health.

Thermal Hogs: Armasight After Dark

In the Red River region of East Texas and Oklahoma, Brian McCombie sorts heat signatures with Armasight thermal optics.

How to Navigate the Backcountry Without Batteries

Whether it’s a lack of connectivity, or the dreaded dead battery, things can get hairy when the electronics aren’t working and you are deep in the unknown. We look at some simple means of finding direction to be used as a backup to electronic devices.

Largest Crowd Ever Attends B&C Club 32nd Big Game Awards

More than 550 people attended the Boone and Crockett Club (B&C) Buck Buckner 32nd Big Game Awards events in Springfield, Mo., in late July. The triennial event celebrates the most impressive animals accepted into the club’s record book in all 38 categories.

First Look: Sitka Mercury Pant

When temperatures climb, Sitka’s Mercury Pant are designed to keep hunters cool and comfortable.

New for 2025: Mendoza RM22

Mendoza Firearms, a distinguished Mexican arms manufacturer with a legacy dating back to 1911, is proud to announce the availability of its RM22 semi-automatic rifles in the United States.

5 Labor Day Sales for Hunters

Looking for a few good bargains this Labor Day, ahead of the upcoming season? Check out some great deals below, from a few brands consistently trusted by hunters afield.

Sub-Gauge Tubes: How to Shoot Multiple Gauges out of One Break-Action

Chamber inserts or tubesets are an easy way to further increase the usefulness of your break-action shotgun. Want to know more? Read on.

Federal Ammunition Launches Three Shotshell Rebates for Fall

The limited-time offers run from August 1 through December 31, 2025, and provide opportunities to earn up to $200 back on qualifying purchases.

Three Generations of Hunting Joes

Check out the inspiringly American tale of the hunting family of Joseph M. Pinjuh, of Cleveland, Ohio.

Zanders Now Offering Franklin Armory F17 and F22 Rifles

Zanders, a premier national distributor based in Sparta, Ill., has announced that Franklin Armory’s F17 in .17WSM and F22 in .22LR are in stock and ready to ship to dealers across the country.

Texas Launches Another Screwworm Defense Tool

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) announced this month it has developed a state-of-the-art attractant to track New World screwworm (NWS) fly movement and proactively eliminate them where they are located.

Remington Ammunition Rolls Out New Lineup of Rebates

In preparation for fall hunting seasons, Remington Ammunition is launching five new limited-time rebates that give hunters big savings on popular centerfire rifle, handgun, shotgun slug, and waterfowl loads.

#SundayGunday: Federal Freight Train Copper Sabot Slugs

On this week's #SundayGunday, we fire Federal’s Freight Train, the Freight Train Copper Sabot slug made for deer hunting. First introduced in January 2024, Federal Premium’s Freight Train Copper Sabot load is an exceptional ballistic improvement to old-school slug loads.

Hevi-Shot Offers Fall Rebates on Waterfowl and Upland Loads

Hevi-Shot is giving hunters multiple ways to save this fall with three new rebate offers on its high-performance shotshell lines.

$102.9 Million Headed to Wetland Conservation Projects on 548,242 Acres

The Department of the Interior recently announced $102.9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) funding has been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission.

First Look: Charles Daly Triple Threat

The Triple Threat is aptly named, being a three-barreled shotgun capable of handling a broad and diverse range of tasks.

Recipe: Teriyaki Venison Skewers

Brad Fenson has a grill friendly, Asian twist for your summer BBQ. Read on to learn how to make his Teriyaki Venison Skewers.

First Look: Muddy Mitigator 2.0 Cellular Trail Camera

Muddy Outdoors has launched the Mitigator 2.0 Cellular Trail Camera—a budget-friendly solution for game and property monitoring, now enhanced with On Demand functionality via the Command Pro app.

NRA Lands Major Legal Victory: New Mexico Waiting Period Ruled Unconstitutional

Major Second Amendment victory in Ortega v. Grisham, regarding New Mexico's seven-day waiting period.

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