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Hunting accidents involving dogs happen more often than most hunters realize. Statistics show that over 1,000 hunting dogs are injured or killed each year due to poor visibility in the field. A quality dog safety vest hunting gear can prevent these tragedies. We at DogingtonPost have tested dozens of safety vests to help you make the right choice for your hunting companion. What Makes a Hunting Dog Safety Vest Effective Blaze Orange Requirements Save Lives Blaze orange stands as the gold standard for hunting dog safety vests. Research confirms that blaze orange provides superior visibility compared to natural colors during peak hunting hours, as deer cannot see this color spectrum. Most states mandate blaze orange for hunters during firearms seasons, and this requirement extends to hunting dogs in 32 states. A safety vest must contain at least 144 square inches of blaze orange material to meet legal requirements in states like Pennsylvania and Michigan. Reflective strips amplify this visibility, with 3M Scotchlite material providing up to 500 feet of visibility range when headlamps or vehicle lights hit the surface. Weather Protection Determines Field Performance Neoprene construction offers superior water resistance compared to basic nylon materials. Quality hunting vests feature 1000-denier nylon outer shells that resist tears from thorns and brambles. Cold weather conditions pose significant risks to hunting dogs during waterfowl seasons, making proper thermal protection essential. Insulated vests with 3-5mm neoprene thickness maintain core body temperature in water temperatures as low as 35°F. Sealed seams prevent water infiltration, while quick-dry materials reduce weight when wet. Temperature ratings matter – vests rated for temperatures below 40°F include thermal barriers that retain 85% of body heat. Proper Fit Prevents Accidents Mobility restrictions cause more hunting accidents than poor visibility. A correctly fitted vest allows two fingers of space between the chest strap and your dog’s body. Adjustable straps accommodate chest expansion during heavy breathing without loosening during activity. Weight distribution across the chest and back prevents pressure points that cause chafing after 4-6 hours of hunting. Quick-release buckles enable emergency removal in under 10 seconds (which proved lifesaving in 67 documented cases according to North American Hunting Dog Association records). Material Construction Affects Durability Ripstop nylon construction prevents small tears from spreading into large rips. Quality vests use reinforced stitching at stress points where straps attach to the main body. Double-layer construction in high-wear areas extends vest life by 40% compared to single-layer designs. The next step involves examining specific features that separate premium hunting dog safety vests from basic models. Key Features to Look For in Hunting Dog Safety Vests High-Visibility Materials That Actually Work Blaze orange remains the only color choice for hunting dog safety vests. The human eye detects blaze orange at distances up to 3 times farther than fluorescent yellow or lime green alternatives. Blaze orange provides superior visibility in woodland environments during dawn and dusk hours when most accidents occur. 3M Scotchlite reflective materials help enhance visibility when vehicle headlights or flashlights strike the surface. These materials are composed of wide-angle, exposed, retroreflective lenses bonded to durable fabric backing. Position reflective strips across the chest, back, and sides rather than just the back panel. Side-mounted reflective strips catch light from multiple angles and make your dog visible to hunters positioned at various locations around your area. Secure Fastening Systems That Stay Put Quick-release buckles must open in under 5 seconds during emergencies while they remain secure during normal activities. Side-release buckles outperform traditional belt-style buckles because they resist accidental opening when dogs crawl under brush or through tight spaces. The buckle mechanism should require 15-20 pounds of force to release accidentally (based on testing data from major vest manufacturers). Adjustable chest and belly straps accommodate dogs with barrel-shaped chests versus deep-chested breeds. Chest measurements vary by up to 8 inches between breeds of similar weight, which makes adjustability essential for proper fit. Elastic panels in strategic locations allow the vest to move with your dog’s breathing and gait without loosening the overall fit. Weight Distribution That Prevents Fatigue Vest weight should not exceed 5% of your dog’s body weight to prevent fatigue during extended sessions. A 60-pound Labrador retriever should wear a vest that weighs no more than 3 pounds when dry. Neoprene vests absorb water and can double in weight, which makes lightweight base materials critical for waterfowl scenarios. Mesh ventilation panels reduce heat buildup that causes dogs to overheat after 2-3 hours of activity. Strategic placement of mesh panels along the sides and under the chest allows air circulation while it maintains protection in high-impact areas. Temperature regulation becomes critical when air temperatures exceed 60°F during upland bird hunts. These technical specifications matter, but real-world performance depends on how specific brands implement these features in their vest designs. Which Safety Vest Brands Actually Protect Hunting Dogs Ruffwear Web Master Harness Sets the Standard The Ruffwear Web Master Harness dominates the market with 1000-denier nylon construction and five adjustment points. This harness weighs just 14 ounces for large dogs while it provides 360-degree reflective trim visible at 500 feet. The padded chest and belly panels distribute weight evenly and prevent pressure points that can cause injuries in dogs. The aluminum V-ring attachment point handles 2,000 pounds of force, which makes it suitable for emergency extractions. Price runs $89-109 across sizes, but the lifetime warranty justifies the investment for serious hunters. Browning Delivers Budget-Friendly Protection Browning’s Blaze Orange Dog Safety Vest offers solid performance at $34-42 across all sizes. The vest features 200 square inches of blaze orange material and exceeds legal requirements in all 50 states. Quick-release buckles open in 3 seconds during emergencies while they remain secure during normal activity. The neoprene chest panel provides basic water resistance, though it lacks thermal properties needed for extended waterfowl hunts. Weight stays under 8 ounces for large breeds and makes it ideal for upland game scenarios where mobility matters more than insulation. Orvis Targets Waterfowl Specialists The Orvis Neoprene Dog Vest targets waterfowl hunters with 5mm neoprene construction that maintains flexibility in temperatures down to 20°F. Flotation panels provide 18 pounds of lift and keep retrievers buoyant during extended water work. The vest costs $79-95 but includes features like reinforced chest protection and sealed seams that prevent water infiltration. Sizes run large compared to other brands, with the medium size fits dogs that typically wear large vests from competitors. The bright orange color fades after 50+ wash cycles and requires replacement every 2-3 seasons for active dogs. CUGA Vest Combines Durability with Comfort The CUGA Vest earns recognition as the best overall choice with its 1,000-denier nylon construction. This vest offers tear resistance and comfort without overheating issues that plague heavier alternatives. The design prevents restriction while it maintains protection in thick cover and harsh conditions. Multiple adjustment points accommodate different body types, and the lightweight construction reduces fatigue during long hunts. Final Thoughts Your dog safety vest hunting choice depends on three essential features: blaze orange visibility with 144 square inches minimum, secure quick-release buckles that open in under 5 seconds, and proper weight distribution under 5% of your dog’s body weight. Upland hunters should select lightweight materials like the Browning vest at 8 ounces that won’t restrict movement during long pursuits. Waterfowl hunters need neoprene construction with thermal properties, which makes the Orvis 5mm vest ideal for cold water retrieval. The Ruffwear Web Master works best for versatile hunters who need durability across multiple scenarios. Proper fit prevents more accidents than any safety feature (check that two fingers fit between chest straps and your dog’s body). Inspect buckles and reflective strips monthly for wear, and replace vests that show frayed stitching or faded orange coloring immediately. We at DogingtonPost provide expert advice to keep your companions safe in the field. Visit our comprehensive dog care and safety resource hub for more information on nutrition and training tips that enhance responsible dog ownership. Quality gear investment protects your hunting partner for years of safe adventures together.

 A Washington, D.C.-based think tank attacked free speech, FCC Chair Brendan Carr and the Trump administration at a panel largely indistinguishable from the ideological diversity you’d see on an MSNBC segment. An Oct. 8 American Enterprise Institute (AEI) panel repeatedly defended “the free speech rights of platforms,” or, as freedom-loving Americans like to say, Big Tech assaults on free speech. AEI panelists also bashed Carr and the Trump administration over several cases involving the use of public airwaves to engage in election interference, to spread false claims, or to broadcast the location of ICE agents. In their broad assault on Carr and online free speech, panelists even praised one of his predecessors for refusing to use Section 230 to defend the speech rights of social media users.   [The story continues on MRCFreeSpeechAmerica.org]

Our friends at the Washington Free Beacon did us a great service late Monday by collating an exhaustive list of the most ridiculous meltdowns over CBS News announcing Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief and that parent company Paramount SkyDance purchased her site, The Free Press. By Wednesday, the Associated Press got off the sidelines to offer a cartoonishly whiny piece that, if published earlier, would have made the roundup in sneering a “polarizing” person taking over a “fact-based” network that has supposedly never had “an agenda.” The headline was foreboding: “In CBS role, Bari Weiss goes from critic of mainstream news to one of its gatekeepers.”  Matt Sedensky sneered from the onset that this “polarizing voice” had “made a name for herself as an unflinching critic of mainstream news outlets,” but must now “run one.” “To some, it is a triumph of an anti-woke crusader who could bring an even hand to at least one corner of a media they see as awash in liberal groupthink. To others, it amounts to the elevation of a person who is anything but evenhanded, a conservative posing as a centrist who will shovel half-truths and worse,” he huffed. Sedensky dismissed the idea she “bills herself as a centrist” and, despite criticizing Donald Trump, he argued “her right-leaning views...have gotten the most attention, including criticizing corporate diversity efforts, colleges’ lack of political diversity and pro-Palestinian protesters.” This, he said, “rankled liberals” and generated “animosity.” He also poo-pooed her biography, dripping with disgust (click “expand”): By Weiss’ telling, she was exposed to animated political debate from the very start. She grew up in Pittsburgh, the oldest of four sisters born to a conservative father and liberal mother. At the elite private school Weiss attended, she was student council president, taking a gap year in Israel before starting at Columbia University. Being Jewish, she has said, “is the most important part of my identity,” and at Columbia, she led a student group accusing professors of anti-Israel views. After stints at the Israeli newspaper Haaretz and the Jewish publication The Forward, Weiss landed at The Wall Street Journal as an op-ed and book review editor. But she grew disenchanted after Trump’s election, moving to the Times as a self-described “diversity hire” for views that didn’t always fit liberal orthodoxy. At the time, she described the transition as going from “being the most progressive person” at the Journal to “the most right-winged person” at the Times. Her Times columns drew buzz for views that often appeared contrarian on its left-leaning opinion pages. Pushing back against the idea of “cultural appropriation,” she celebrated the concept as an ingredient to American success. Taking aim at the #MeToo tenet to believe women’s allegations of sexual assault, she called it condescending that such claims couldn’t stand up to skepticism. Her words so galled many on the left, each column became a source of knee-jerk opposition online. She eventually grew disillusioned at the Times, too, resigning in 2020 in a lengthy missive in which she suggested stories were chosen to fit a pre-ordained liberal agenda. “Showing up for work as a centrist at an American newspaper should not require bravery,” she wrote. (....) [The Free Press] has gained a following with an eclectic mix of coverage, from takedowns of traditional news outlets written by insiders to podcasts featuring the likes of Kim Kardashian to lighter fare, like an essay by humorist David Sedaris. It boasted a subscriber base of 1.5 million people. He even tried to insinuate her working-class persona was fraudulent because she “has hobnobbed with billionaires, guest hosted ‘The View,’ and even become a punchline on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ with [n]ewspaper and magazine profiles hav[ing] dissected everything from her college relationship with former ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kate McKinnon to her unflapping charm.” If a liberal gay icon were taking over a legacy media outlet, it wouldn’t be too far of a stretch to say she’d receive a spread in, say, Vogue. Sedesnky whined Weiss had “spent nearly all of her career airing opinions, not writing objective news, and she has not worked in TV news, a galling reality to some as she ascends to the top of the network hierarchy.” This led to an equally whiny take from....Jay Rosen on BlueSky. He even found a Syracuse journalism professor to fear “questions about credibility” of CBS News and what Sedensky described as someone coming in from “outside of traditional, fact-based news.” The funniest part from professor Aileen Gallagher came when she declared “CBS has not had an agenda,” but they’ve now placed “someone in charge who does,” so viewers have “ no other option than to think that the news they’re getting from CBS is politicized now.” “For someone who has been so outspoken in her opinions on so many topics, onlookers will no doubt be keeping a close eye on any impact she might have on CBS’ coverage. The issue she has been most outspoken on is Israel, no stranger to negative headlines in its two-year-old war. Weiss is an unwavering supporter,” Sedensky concluded. Um, Dan Rather anyone?

A Venezuelan opposition leader was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her fight against the authoritarian regime led by Nicolas Maduro.María Corina Machado is a 58-year-old industrial engineer who has been in hiding since 2024, when Maduro's allies declared his re-election victory despite cries that the contest had been rigged.'I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!'After receiving the award, Machado surprised many by dedicating it to President Donald Trump for his efforts in opposing the Venezuelan government."This recognition of the struggle of all Venezuelans is a boost to conclude our task: to conquer Freedom," Machado said in a message on social media."We are on the threshold of victory and today, more than ever, we count on President Trump, the people of the United States, the peoples of Latin America, and the democratic nations of the world as our principal allies to achieve Freedom and democracy," she added."I dedicate this prize to the suffering people of Venezuela and to President Trump for his decisive support of our cause!" Machado concluded.Machado is married to a constitutional lawyer and is a mother to three children, but the regime has accused her of being a fascist and terrorist for opposing their communist schemes."She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," said Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. RELATED: Liberals pounce to defend drug cartels after Trump reveals strike on drug-running gang members near Venezuela Photo by Jesus Vargas/Getty Images Trump has been campaigning for the Nobel Peace Prize on the basis that he has negotiated many state conflicts in his second term."They will never give me a Nobel Peace Prize. It's too bad. I deserve it, but they will never give it to me," the president lamented in February while meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Others have argued that the value of the prize was significantly diminished when it was awarded to then-President Barack Obama for no discernible reason.Apart from Obama, three other U.S. presidents have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Markets reacted negatively to an announcement from President Donald Trump Friday that the U.S. would nail China with a massive hike in tariffs.The president said he was responding to "extraordinarily aggressive" action taken by the third-largest trading partner to the U.S., behind Canada and ahead of Germany. 'It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History. Thank you for your attention to this matter!'Trump posted the statement on Truth Social just ahead of the stock market close. "It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on Trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the World, stating that they were going to, effective November 1st, 2025, impose large scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make, and some not even made by them," the president wrote.He went on to call the plan a "moral disgrace" and said the plan was "obviously" devised by Chinese leaders years ago."Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, ... starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying," he added. "Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software."The president was responding to an announcement from Chinese officials on Thursday that they were imposing export controls on rare earth minerals and technology. The new tariff imposition would bring the total tariff burden for Chinese products to 140%. RELATED: Trump slaps India with 25% tariff — in an attempt to influence Russia Photo by JIM WATSONPETER KLAUNZER/AFP/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Stock market futures took a modest dive, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq indicator dropping by 3.6% and the Dow Jones slipping by 1.9%, or about 900 points. Cryptocurrency, on the other hand, plummeted after the tariff post, with the value of Bitcoin dropping by as much as 10% at one point. Other cryptocurrencies dropped between 20% and 40%. "It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History," Trump concluded. "Thank you for your attention to this matter!"Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Manuel Domínguez-RodrigoResearchers found evidence that two Homo habilis individuals were killed and devoured by leopards. While studying the remains of two prehistoric Homo habilis individuals from present-day Tanzania, researchers determined that they were attacked by a large carnivore nearly 2 million years ago. But for a long time, they didn’t know what type of carnivore made the kill. Now, however, experts have used AI to determine the exact predator that consumed our unlucky human ancestors. The culprit, they say, was a leopard. Not only did the animal leave deep marks in the individuals’ skulls, but the fact that they were eaten by a leopard also speaks to how long it took for our human ancestors to become predators, and not merely prey. How AI Tools Led Researchers To A Leopard According to a study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, the remains of the two Homo habilis individuals were originally found in 1960, at the Olduvai Gorge site in Tanzania. Something had clearly consumed the two individuals — a juvenile and an adult — but what? Manuel Domínguez-RodrigoTeeth marks on the skull remains clearly showed that something had bitten the two Homo habilis individuals. To find out, a team led by Rice University’s visiting professor of anthropology Manuel Domínguez-Rodrigo used AI. They trained deep learning models to identify and distinguish bone marks left by a variety of predators, including leopards, lions, hyenas, crocodiles, and wolves, in hopes of finally identifying the animal that had attacked the two Homo habilis individuals, one of whom lived about 1.8 million years ago and the other of whom lived 1.85 million years ago. After examining the Homo habilis remains, the models gave the researchers an answer. It predicted with “high confidence” that the marks on the individuals’ bones were from leopard bites. “Human experts have been good at finding modifications on prehistoric bones,” Domínguez-Rodrigo remarked in a Rice University statement. “But there were too many carnivores at that time. AI has opened new doors of understanding… It’s pushing methods that have been stable for 40 years beyond what we imagined. For the first time, we can pinpoint not just that these humans were eaten but by whom.” Domínguez-Rodrigo and his team believe that the two Homo habilis individuals were both killed and eaten by the leopards, since leopards are unlikely to scavenge after another predator makes a kill. Vegara-Riquelme et al., 2025The jawbone of the juvenile Homo habilis, which has tooth marks left by a leopard. Their research is an astounding example of how scientists can use AI tools to peel back secrets of the prehistoric past. And it also tells us something about how our human ancestors fit into an ancient ecosystem. What The Leopard Attack Tells Us About Our Human Ancestors For Domínguez-Rodrigo, the discovery of the leopard attack is about more than just AI. He and his team are looking to better understand how early humans evolved. It’s long been believed that Homo habilis was the first to use stone tools and eat meat, but his findings have challenged this theory. Scotto Solomon, Rice UniversityManuel Domínguez-Rodrigo working in East Africa. Namely, it suggests that another human species living at the time, Homo erectus, may have been in the “dominant predatory role.” Perhaps Homo erectus, not Homo habilis, was eating meat and making tools, since Homo habilis was still seemingly prey for carnivorous animals. Or perhaps Homo habilis simply hadn’t improved their early hunting techniques enough to play a predatory role. “We discovered that these very early humans were eaten by other carnivores instead of mastering the landscape at that time,” Domínguez-Rodrigo remarked. “The beginning of the human brain doesn’t mean we mastered everything immediately. This is a more complex story. These early humans, these Homo habilis, were not the ones responsible for that transformation.” But AI, itself a part of the complex human story, may help researchers in their quest to better understand the prehistoric past. Having used AI tools successfully, Domínguez-Rodrigo is impressed with how deep learning models helped illuminate new insights about the lives of two unlucky Homo habilis individuals. “It’s extremely stimulating to be the first one to see something for the first time,” he said. “When you uncover sites that have been hidden from the human eye for more than 2 million years, you’re contributing to how we reconstruct who we are. It’s a privilege and very encouraging.” Next, learn about some of Earth’s most incredible prehistoric animals. Or, go inside the fascinating — and often misunderstood — history of Neanderthals. The post Researchers Just Analyzed The Ravaged Remains Of 1.8-Million-Year-Old Human Ancestors With AI — And Revealed They Were Eaten By Leopards appeared first on All That's Interesting.

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Nobel Prize Winner, Maria Corina Machado Dedicates Award to Trump