I’m all for making food from scratch, and this column is normally all about crafting tasty meals from the animals you kill. But when you’re planning to add the challenges of backpacking on top of the challenges of hunting, I think you should keep it simple.
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Sheep Hunting Prep Ideas Pt. 2
Published: April 4, 2022 { 0 comments }Known for their awe-inspiring and challenging habitat, sheep are becoming increasingly popular to hunt so maximizing one’s opportunity if given the chance to pursue them is key.
Caring for Your Ammo Stockpile
Published: March 13, 2022 { 11 comments }What are the natural enemies of ammunition? Well, politicians, California in general, and as 2020 taught us, metal prices are all at the top of the list. But a not distant fourth is water and its little brother moisture in general.
The Laser Saddle By Crimson Trace – Light It Up
Published: March 6, 2022 { 6 comments }I’m an unashamed shotgun nerd, and I love all types of shotguns. This includes guns that are technically not shotguns but use shotgun patterns, shotgun ammunition, and the like. You know, those pesky little firearms like the TAC-14 and Shockwave firearms. These guns tend to be tough to aim and tough to shoot, at least compared to a stocked shotgun. Crimson Trace has your back in making that a fair bit easier via the Crimson Trace Laser Saddle.
Cooking in the Blind
Published: February 28, 2022 { 0 comments }One does not have to live through a day of waterfowl hunting on snack cakes, candy bars, apples, and jerky. I know cooking in the blind can be a full course meal as seen in some magazines, but here, we are talking about something good to eat, easy to pack in, easy to clean up and typically gets folks to ask for more.
Bow Review: The Darton Spectra E
Published: February 28, 2022 { 0 comments }If you’ve never heard of Darton Archery, don’t feel bad. Prior to last year, I hadn’t heard of them either, but I had used them throughout my archery career and you probably have, too– I’ll explain
Become A Better Bowhunter With These Three Shooting Drills
Published: February 28, 2022 { 1 comment }Whether you took the winter off, are looking to boost your spring/summer practice sessions, or are a brand new shooter, these three drills will help you be at your very best when fall arrives.
Official Issue Reminder to Montana Hunters, No Hunting Wolves from Aircraft
Published: February 28, 2022 { 0 comments }After broadening some of their hunting rules at home in Montana to permit wolf-hunting from aircraft, several officials have gone on record to point out that federal laws still prohibit the practice.
Waterfowl Waders – Prepare NOW For Fall
Published: February 28, 2022 { 1 comment }It is said a dry duck hunter is a happy duck hunter. For the many that hunt marshes, ponds, lakes, and rivers the need to enter the water is inevitable. Depending on the depth of the water you may opt for knee boots, waist waders, hip waders, or chest waders.
DeWALT Battery Powered Chainsaw – Review
Published: February 28, 2022 { 7 comments }Yes. Chainsaw. Today we are going to take a look at what I feel is an underrated bit of survival kit, and perhaps the greatest labor saving device in the inventory. Now obviously, this falls way down the line from food, water, medical, and safety. (Safety means guns, stuff to feed them, and preferably friends with them.) But after those needs are met, I absolutely feel this is something you should be considering.









