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After decades of declining participation rates, hunting is once again gaining popularity in the United States. The number of licensed hunters in the U.S. fell by over 2.3 million between 1980 and...
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The United States spans over 3.5 million square miles of land area, and most of the 15.9 million licensed hunters nationwide do not have to travel far to enjoy their hobby. According to the U.S. Fish...
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When the U.S. Army adopted the breech loading Springfield Model 1873 rifle as its standard infantry weapon over 150 years ago, muzzleloading firearms became effectively obsolete in professional...
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There were more than 15.9 million hunters in the United States in 2022, and the majority of them hunt with a firearm. Still, a meaningful subset of hunters in the U.S. use a bow. According to the...
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Firearm sales have surged in the U.S. in recent years. A recent Gallup poll found that 42% of Americans now report having a gun in their home — and for nearly a third of them, the primary reason is...
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The wide adoption of repeating rifles with self-contained cartridges during the American Civil War marked a turning point in hundreds of years of firearm technology. Unlike muskets, which had to be...
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Hunting is an increasingly popular pastime in the United States. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the number of licensed hunters hit a 35-year high in 2021, topping 15.9 million for...
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Hunting has long been a popular pastime in the United States, and for the nearly 16 million licensed hunters in the U.S., deer are by far the most sought-after game. Common across much of North...
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Hunting, while no longer a practical necessity, remains a popular pastime in the United States – and one that has drawn rising public interest in recent years. According to the U.S. Fish &...
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