The number of concealed carry permits in the United States has been on an upward trend for several years now. Florida leads the nation with the highest number of concealed weapon permits at 2 million and Texas has the second highest number at about 1.5 million. In total, there are more than 17 million concealed carry permits issued nationwide. More people every day are taking personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of their families by completing the courses and training necessary to carry concealed. Having a good holster is an essential foundational element of concealed carry and this week, Eric Rice, Operations and Sales Manager for Sticky Holsters, joins The Revolution to talk about what new concealed carry holders should look for in a holster.

What is a good holster supposed to do? Eric says that there are several things to look for.

The best part about hunting is the freezer full of meat you have at the end of a successful hunt. The benefits of eating wild game are many, and the different ways that wild game meat can be prepared are endless. Tune in to The Revolution as Brian Tucker with Hi Mountain Seasonings drops by to talk about making wild game hot dogs, proper antelope field care and the best way to prepare mouthwatering pronghorn, a quick and easy way to add a nice smoky flavor to your game meats, plus DIY bacon making kits.

Heat is the No. 1 enemy of wild game meat, so proper field care in warm weather is paramount.

Early season hunts offer a tremendous amount of opportunity for hunters; however, the accompanying warm weather can throw a wrench in the equation. The 80 and 90 degree days of September and early October can spell disaster for fresh game meat. What good is a hunt if the meat spoils before you get it out of the field? Warm temperatures may not be as much of a factor for hunters that live/hunt within close proximity to a facility where they can quickly cool and process their harvests, but when hunting the backcountry or other remote locations it’s often not a luxury the hunter has. So, hunters that are hours or even days away from the closest butcher or personal processing facility should go into their hunt with game meat saving tactics.

The dog days of summer are upon us and while CatDaddy of CatDaddy’s Catfishing Adventures has been hitting the bean hole a lot lately, now is also a great time to get in on some great action with limb lines, log lines, bank poles and trotlines. These various methods are both cost effective and something the whole family can do.

CatDaddy says the rivers are up high and holding steady and the fish are getting back on track. Because the rivers are so high, the water is up in the trees and the flatheads are in there feasting on bugs and critters. CatDaddy says catfishermen need to find wing eddies back behind log dams, anywhere near a fast current. In some cases, on the other side of the eddies the water will push and run the other direction and those are really hot spots, CatdDaddy says. It looks weird on the surface and probably feels weird for the fish too, he says, but they are there, and they are laying down in the backwards water.