A few years ago while on a caribou hunt on the tundra of northern Quebec, I nearly had my hunt ruined by blisters on my feet. Thanks to some immediate attention to the problem, I was able to continue…
I live in Ontario, Canada, but I do a fair bit of hunting in the U.S. Similarly, Canada is a very popular destination for many American hunters, along with Mexico. Over the years I've learned a few…
The author likes the feel of the ThermaCELL Heated Rechargeable Insoles. My family is forever accusing me of being very difficult to shop for (I disagree and tell them that a Bass Pro Shops…
As another hunting season comes to an end, it's easy to get a bit lazy and put your guns away without cleaning them first. You may be thinking, "But I didn't fire my deer rifle this year, so I don't…
As the North American economy continues to sputter and struggle with "fiscal cliffs" and the like, this is actually a great time to get a good deal on a dream hunt. Let's face it, a high-dollar…
Hunters have a language that's all of their own. The gear they carry afield and the explanations of their ways are foreign words to others. We've collected a glossary of outdoor-specific terms to…
I flipped the switch on the electronic crow caller and began playing a cassette tape labeled "Fighting Crows". From the speaker came the loud cawing sounds of dozens of crows stirred into a frenzy by…
Keep you finger off the trigger, muzzle pointed at the ground, safety on until ready to shoot and know what is beyond your target. These safety practices are drilled in our minds from the very…
In a survival situation, simple snares can be used to catch everything from mice to rabbits to deer for food. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen as easily or as often as Hollywood might have us…
For those who’ve got hunting on the brain all the time, podcasts are a wonderful source of information and entertainment. They cater to all tastes and interests by covering a wide variety of subjects…
The hot days of June, July and August leave us agonizingly awaiting the first signs of fall so as to start our pre-season equipment inventory. However, this is the time we should be evaluating our…
If you’re busy, and just looking for a quick tip on what to look for in a hunting knife, then just read these next three points. If you’re an avid hunter planning on using yourknife on 3+ hunting …
