With Memorial Day weekend and the busiest travel weeks of the year approaching, it’s probably a good idea to remember some very basic realities about airline travel, especially when it comes to firearms and ammunition.

NAH Senior Editor Luke Hartle recently returned from a spot-and-stalk black bear hunt in Idaho. He killed a great chocolate bear! In fact, his meat arrived today, but I couldn't wrestle it away from him for this week's unboxing. But I was able to get my hands on a piece of gear he used on the trip. Watch today's episode, and don't forget to share your comments.

Because black bears love berries and Jiff peanut butter, sportsmen sometimes forget that bears are also deadly predators. For a little reminder of a bruin’s power, check out this 30-second YouTube video.

A report recently released by the Pennsylvania Game Commission indicates that for the first time since the agency began documenting hunting- and trapping-related accidents in 1915, a year has passed without a single firearms-related hunting fatality in The Keystone State.

I just returned from a late-season turkey hunt in South Dakota on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, and even though we hit some extremely hot weather, it was an incredible hunt!

During my recent black bear hunt with W&L Guide Services in High Level, Alberta, I was blessed to kill two great bears during the second day of the 6-day hunt. What's a guy to do in bear camp when he's tagged out? Well, I sat for wolves one night; exciting, but no luck. I spent most of the rest of my time hanging out with the guides, trying to absorb their tricks of the black bear guiding trade (future career?).

Following up on my introduction to beaver hunting, I want to re-emphasize my caution about checking your local laws to make sure that what you're doing is completely legal. Beaver control has become a necessity in much of North America, but shooting them is not always allowed or it's restricted in a variety of ways. So, check your regulations. With that reminder out of the way, let's look at what guns work best on beavers.

Choosing a sight for your bow can be a daunting task. Have you ever considered a single-pin sight? That's what I use, and for today's Deadly Passion Tip I'll explain why and how I use it.

If you want an overdose of adrenaline, climb down from your treestand and hunt black bears on the ground. I've done it several times, and I can tell you there's nothing quite like it. Watch today's video to see some of my up-close-and-personal encounters with black bears in Alberta. I'll also share the names of two of my personal favorite black bear hunting outfitters.

Most modern handguns have an accessory rail and many companies offer high-output lights that can be attached to these rails. Some even have an integrated laser. Others, such as the Crimson Trace Light Guard, don't even need a rail; they can be attached to the trigger guard. Most are moderately easy to activate while maintaining a normal two-hand grip. Having the light attached directly to your handgun frees up your support hand to open doors, conduct reloads, call 911 or pick your nose. So, a weapon light is a good idea. Right?