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Take Good Care of Your Guns

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·November 29, 2013

"Regardless of the cost, each and every gun warrants proper care and maintenance." "A maintenance center, such as this Gunslick model that includes a gun vice, offers the hunter and shooter a full array of cleaning and maintenance products."CLICK HERE TO VIEW OR PRINT THE FULL VERSION OF THIS PAGE CLICK...

New Chronic Wasting Disease Case Confirmed Near Jaffray

BCO Contributing Author·January 19, 2026

As of Jan. 13, 2026, chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been confirmed in a white-tailed deer harvested near Jaffray, BC,...

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...

What are the most important things to keep in mind when practicing catch and release?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·May 15, 2013

1. Remember the fish live in a gravity-free environment so minimize the time, if any, that the fish spends out of the water 2. If you are going to take a picture of a fish prior to releasing it then follow the 3 second rule, maximum of 3 seconds out of...

Archery: Are You Prepared for Bow Season?

Brad Fenson·September 6, 2013

In a perfect world we’d be out shooting every week to hone our skills as archers. If you’re an avid waterfowl hunter and only shoot your shotgun when a flock of ducks or geese is descending on your decoys you’re not likely to be on your game each and every...

Easy Moose Lasagnas For The Freezer

Michaela Ludwig·March 22, 2023

Between our busy life and a bunch of new babies arriving in my extended family, I have been making a...

Moose Heart Tacos

Raeanne O’Meara·May 14, 2025

Still working my way through the various organ meats I tucked into the freezer last fall, heart has to be...

Moose Back Strap With Fresh Peach Chimichurri

Michaela Ludwig·August 19, 2023

August is a time of abundance. In a province where the seasons can swing from one extreme to the next,...

Grandpa’s Gun: Refinishing vs. Restoring

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·March 12, 2014

Sitting in my safe downstairs I have my grandpa’s .30-30, on temporary loan from my dad; a Winchester Model 94(1894) manufactured in 1959. The rifle remains 100% original but not in 100% condition; there is a difference. The rifle shows years of use, honest wear from the field. Over the...

SSTs (Super Shock Tips) for the New Hunting Season

Matt Siemens·August 12, 2014

With the2014 hunting seasons already under way in the northern part of the province, I find myself scrambling once again. The desire is to head to the range and check my rifles’ zero is at full force, so that whenever opportunity arises, I am ready to hit the trail. Funny...

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