Rifles are an essential piece of equipment for every hunter. It is important to maintain your rifle, regardless of its...
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Nearly 50 years ago I was 14 and got an old, somewhat abused Mossberg bolt action 20ga shotgun. There was no bluing left and the stock was cracked because someone had used a 3” shell in the 2 ¾” chamber; but to a kid in love with ruffed grouse hunting...
Wild game pot pie is the perfect meal to warm up after a day out in the cold! It is...
Between our busy life and a bunch of new babies arriving in my extended family, I have been making a...
What the devil happened, I wondered? Two good shoots, either one of which should have anchored the elk, yet it was gone! Let’s examine what a hunter should do to ensure similar situations end positively - regarding the art and science on tracking wounded big game animals. It’s only a matter of time before every hunter has to own up to this eventuality-it happens to even the best of marksmen.
We are all aware that the popularity of hunting seems to be diminishing year to year. Even though we do...
Tanning rabbit pelts doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it is an easy way to dip your toes in...
As a hunter, have you ever pondered the philosophical question, “Am I a meat hunter or a trophy hunter?” I...
“So what is that tattoo on your arm anyway?”
A lot of my conversations start that way with people who haven't seen it before and where it goes from there really depends on who I am talking to. If it's someone who doesn't know me well but understands fly-fishing, I will...
Marine life has a difficult time surviving the elements when the tide is out, during extreme temperature changes, in sun light, during changes in salinity levels and during oxygenation and these are all problems they face daily. There is a delicate balance required for survival and human interference can be...