Butchering a beaver is a straightforward task and doesn’t require much experience. When butchering a beaver, most people only remove the legs and backstraps as these provide the most meat. Tools to Butcher a Beaver Hard place to place beaver for skinning and chopping(There will be some blood) Large knife or ax for chopping Skinning …
A poly choke can give you a great advantage when conditions change in the field. Instead of being stuck with just a single choke size in your shotgun, you can have the entire legal shot pattern in a few seconds with just the twist of a poly choke. My dad took me hunting when I …
Weakfish and Speckled Trout are probably one of the most notorious sources of confusion when it comes to determining the species. Not only that they are incredibly similar, but they also often inhabit the same fishing grounds! In the following lines, we will try to demystify this confusion – and also add some interesting information …
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The answer to this question is NO; bullets are almost never made out of iron; the reason for that is that the material of the bullet should be softer than the gun’s barrel and body. An iron bullet can result in eroding of the rifling in the barrel, and erosion of the barrel in general. …
There are numerous methods of making hide tanning solutions. These 10 recipes cover every situation for tanning your hide and there is something for everyone amongst these recipes. The most popular hide tanning solution recipes are brain tanning and bark tanning. Natural Tanning Solutions Natural hide tanning recipes use no chemicals and all the ingredients …
There are mainly 3 methods of duck hunting without decoys: jump shooting, flyby shooting, and drift shooting. These 3 methods do not require any calling or decoys and pretty much rely on surprising the ducks. Jump Shooting Jump shooting is probably one of my favorite methods of duck hunting without decoys. I like this method …
Hot dogs are not something you see in tackle stores, yet they can be very effective bait. Certain fish like catfish like hot dogs because of their smell. Other fish like bass, who will readily try new foods, also find hot dogs appetizing. Can You Fish With Hot Dogs? While it may seem strange to …
To catch any fish, you must have the right setup, and trout fishing is no exception. Rivers provide an additional challenge with currents and obstacles. So, what rigs will put you in front of a wily trout on a river near home? Let’s take a look at a few. Spinners Spinners are a mainstay of …
Yes, deer will eat bugs and insects, but this does not make up a large proportion of their diet. Most species of deer are believed to be herbivorous. However, more evidence suggests that deer will eat small animals, including bugs and insects, just as the first species of deer used to around 30 million years …
Mounting a set of antlers without a skull plate attached doesn’t have to be that difficult. Most of the time a set of mounted antlers hanging on the wall is a physical memory of a great hunt. A full shoulder mount is an expensive proposition. Taxidermists do a great service but often charge a hefty …