Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>

In regards to legal, non-lead hunting ammunition, how do we find a possible candidate from the lists provided on the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) website? Would I have to scour each one to see if there is an approved non-lead shotgun ammo? The short answer is YES.…

Putting gear to the test is something I love to do, whether it be hunting gear or household products. There is something fun about taking a new product or new-to-me product and putting it through the paces. Usually, I take my own gear, push it to the limit, and then…

Law-abiding, California firearm owners should pay close attention to this. There is a petition link at the end of this. I highly recommend you sign it if you plan on doing any firearm shooting or hunting in this state. These have been pushed through by including them on other bills.…

Therapy is expensive and boring. If you live in California, ammunition is also very expensive (especially for hunting), but shooting firearms can be great therapy! When hunting in Cali, you can’t use lead ammo, only alternatives, like copper. Copper is pricey! Just imagine how expensive it can be when you…

Image provided by CDFW. This was posted today on the CA DFW blog and I just had to share it (with permission). This is a great opportunity to hunt some wild hogs in California! Read on and apply! The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications…

Hunters have been planning what they would like to hunt this year for months. I have had deer and bear on the brain for months, but I have also been on a different mission. I have also had hunting sheep on the brain. I decided last year that I wanted…

Image provided by CA Fish and Wildlife Time to do some reading and planning over the weekend. The coveted 2016 California Big Game Hunting Digest is out with updated information. There is continued information on harvest reporting and repeated information on lead free hunting. The license fees did not change…

A couple years ago, after some long research, I talked with Mark from Sole Adventure, about using a thumb release vs. my wrist release. We discussed the pros and cons, but he recommended I give it a shot. Despite my reluctance, I tried a thumb release and didn’t care for…