TFB Review: ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x Thermal Scope

I love a thermal that can pull double duty as a riflescope or a handheld, and the  ATN ThOR 6 Mini 384 3.5-28x  is built small enough to do both. ATN packs a 384x288 sensor and a 35 mm lens into a scope that measures 7.48 inches and weighs 1.19 pounds. Its minimum advertised price (MAP)...

By TFB Staff •

The Armory Life Presents: The 2026 Cantius Award

I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly ...

By Mike Humphries •

Ohio Farmer Arrows 231-Inch ‘Flyer’ Buck He Missed in 2024

David Hostetler doesn’t get many free evenings during the growing season. The Caledonia, Ohio, farmer prefers to hunt the rut, but crops and a nonstop workload mean he takes whatever chances the calendar gives him. On Sept. 12 — Ohio’s special early archery opener for Marion County ...

By James Chen •

Why 70% of Deer Hunters Never Fill a Doe Tag

The U.S. buck harvest sits near record levels, and the share of mature bucks in that harvest is the highest it has been in more than a century. The part of deer management that keeps herds healthy, though, is antlerless harvest. Deer numbers are climbing across much of whitetail range, and while ...

By James Chen •

Fair Chase in Montana: 10 Keys to a Real Hunt

A successful Montana big game hunt starts with an honest definition of what “fair chase” means. The Boone and Crockett Club describes it as the ethical, sportsmanlike, and lawful pursuit of free-ranging wild game in a manner that gives the hunter no improper or unfair advantage. Build...

By Alta ML •
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