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The Essential Gun Cabinet

Mark Hoffman·March 12, 2014

Every year when I pick up a new copy of the provincial Hunting Regulations Synopsis and leaf through it I experience a renewed sense of amazement at just how fortunate BC hunters are. All you have to do is head for your region’s pages and peruse the list of season...

All About The Versatile Cattail

Michaela Ludwig·June 24, 2019

In a survival situation, the cattail is your new friend. Yes, you read that right. The humble cattail, which grows...

Canned ground venison straight out of the pressure canner

Pressure Cooking Ground Venison

Linda Gabris·January 8, 2014

Nothing beats cracking open a jar of delicious canned venison to make a fast and easy campfire meal. My pick of canned meat for use in camp is what I call "ground browned venison" because it is well-suited for so many traditional camp-style dishes like thick meaty pasta sauce, chili-con-carne, sloppy joes, hearty stews, soups and other delicious dishes...

Round turn and two half hitches. Credit: Raeanne O’Meara.

Five Useful Beginner Knots In The Outdoors

Raeanne O’Meara·November 1, 2019

I will be the first to admit – tying knots has never been my forte. Despite knowing that it is...

It’s All About The Bullet

T.J. Schwanky·May 11, 2022

I spend a fair amount of time lurking on hunting and shooting social media pages. To me, they are a...

onX Hunt: A Game-Changer For Canadian Hunters

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·August 11, 2025

Hunters across Canada know that our wilderness is unlike anywhere else in the world – vast, untamed and rich with...

A good cleaning regime is paramount when it comes to keeping your gun in its best working form.

Cleaning a Bolt-Action Rifle

Vanessa Harrop·September 1, 2020

Rifles are an essential piece of equipment for every hunter. It is important to maintain your rifle, regardless of its...

TV shows focused on hunting have a responsibility to showcase how to safely and properly use and handle firearms.

Use Them As Intended

Matt Siemens·September 9, 2021

Since my unforeseen early return from Africa at the onset of the travel bans and COVID, and during my self-isolation,...

Reducing Contamination from Oil, Fuel and Bilges

Blake Johnston·July 30, 2013

It is a fact that petroleum products are harmful to the environment. They disrupt the cycle of coral reefs, suffocate fish by clogging their gills—resulting in their death—and impede the photosynthesis process of marine plants leading to their end. Large oil spills and toxic waste indirectly affect both humans and...

The Changing Of The Seasons

Michaela Ludwig·September 8, 2024

Arguably one of the best times of year is the two to three-week window where the weather teeters back and...

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