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- Reading Late-October Scrapes and Rubs for a Whitetail AmbushTo identify scrapes and rubs for a late October whitetail ambush, start by treating each signpost as part of a travel story rather than proof that a buck is…
- Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven at Deer CampFresh bread changes the mood of a remote deer camp. After a cold morning glassing a ridge or tracking through wet timber, a warm loaf with butter, jam, or a…
- Building and setting a coyote trapline in farm countryA well-planned trapline begins long before the first trap is bedded. It starts with identifying the predator, understanding its travel routes, checking local…
- Setting up a camo pattern on a duck boat for marsh huntingA well-camouflaged duck boat should disappear into the marsh without becoming a bulky, noisy structure that birds notice from a distance. The best setup blends…
- How To Find Bass Around Docks In The Summer HeatFishing for bass in docks and piers during summer midday heat can look unproductive from the bank. Bright skies push fish away from open water, boat traffic…
- How To String A Recurve Bow Safely With A Bow StringerA recurve bow is simple to carry, maintain, and shoot, but fitting the string still demands care. The limbs store considerable energy, and a poorly seated…
- Full and semi-custom rifle actions explainedThe rifle action is the mechanical heart of a bolt-action rifle. It houses the bolt, locking lugs, firing mechanism and cartridge feed system, while providing…
- Working Weed Lines With Topwater Frogs for SnakeheadFishing for snakehead in vegetated shallows with topwater frogs is a visual, close-quarters game. These powerful ambush predators often sit beneath mats, along…
- Hunting Coyotes With a Rimfire After Fresh SnowA fresh fall of snow can turn a difficult predator hunt into a readable trail story. Tracks, drag marks, scat, and disturbed crust reveal where a coyote has…
- How to Mount a BioLite CampStove to a Backpack for ChargingA BioLite CampStove can turn small sticks into cooking heat and useful USB power, which makes it attractive for hunting camps, fishing trips, and lightweight…
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