Hunting

How To Make A PVC Crisis Bow

Feb 6th, 2012 | By
How To Make A PVC Crisis Bow

The young people of today spend less time learning to hunt and trap wild game or catch fish than generations of the past. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a survey about outdoor recreation that showed that between 2001 and 2006, 12 percent fewer people spent time fishing, and 4 percent fewer people
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Hunting Prep in the Offseason: Staying Sharp

Sep 10th, 2011 | By
Hunting Prep in the Offseason: Staying Sharp

In the first two parts of this series, I talked about the necessity of getting into and staying in physical shape to increase your chances of a successful hunt. I then went on to talk about the importance of scouting out the area where you intend to hunt during the offseason long before you actually go hunting. Being prepared is essential to enjoying a safe and profitable hunting season. Staying sharp throughout the offseason is another excellent way to maintain, develop, and improve your skills.



Food Plots for Fall and Winter Deer

Aug 22nd, 2011 | By
Food Plots for Fall and Winter Deer

Food plots are a common component of good deer management, but not all plots are the same. Simply throwing out some seed is not enough; however, with a little time and planning, you can create a food plot that will keep your local deer population healthy and abundant. Common cool-season forage includes ryegrass, rye, oats,
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Picking the Right Deer Rifle: Comparing .270 Models

Jul 18th, 2011 | By
Picking the Right Deer Rifle: Comparing .270 Models

Deer hunting is an important part of living off the grid. Unless you have a place to keep a steer and plenty of hay and grain to feed him, you’ve got to have a good source of healthy meat for your family.  Hunting deer and other game is the best way to keep your freezer
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Hunting Prep in the Offseason: Keeping on Top of Your Game

Jul 7th, 2011 | By
Hunting Prep in the Offseason: Keeping on Top of Your Game

In the first part of this series, I talked about the importance of getting and staying in shape during your offseason. With weather being as unpredictable as it is, uneven terrain, and altitude adjustments to contend with, being in the best physical shape possible is one of the greatest advantages you can have in your
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Hunting Prep in the Offseason: Staying in Shape

Jun 27th, 2011 | By
Hunting Prep in the Offseason: Staying in Shape

With all of the fun stuff that takes place in the summer – camping, fishing, and BBQ’s  just to name a few – it is easy to put that upcoming hunting season in the back of your mind and not give it much thought. Then, before you know it, the hunting season is just a
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The Crossbow: An Alternative Weapon for the Modern Day

Apr 4th, 2011 | By
The Crossbow: An Alternative Weapon for the Modern Day

A crossbow, resembling something between a rifle and a bow, uses a fast string to launch projectiles—just as a bow does—but also has a stock and trigger like a rifle. Although we don’t know exactly when the crossbow was invented, they were discovered in Chinese graves dating back as early as 2500 B.C. The crossbow
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Hunting Preparation for the Survivalist in You

Oct 25th, 2010 | By
Hunting Preparation for the Survivalist in You

As long as humans have walked on all twos, we have hunted. Fortunately, we have many tools available to us that exceed a sharpened stick and an empty stomach to muster courage. While the tools may have evolved, the passion and the need for the hunt have not. There are many hunting preparation tips that
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What About A Slingshot?

Apr 12th, 2010 | By
What About A Slingshot?

The last time most of us picked up a slingshot was when we were kids. Before we were entrusted with firearms, we roamed the world with our slingshots, ready to take on any challenge. Some of us even learned to hunt small game such as rabbits, squirrels and birds, but quickly set the slingshot aside
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