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 …
Shooting squirrels is not as easy as it may seem sometimes. They’re a small target, move fast, and sometimes they just don’t come out of the tree. If you hit a squirrel in the wrong area, it is highly likely to make it back to its nest, where it will curl up and die. For …
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Hunters have used dogs for hunting wild hogs since ancient times. The most popular dogs used for hog hunting today are Rhodesian Ridgeback Lacy Blackmouth Cur Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog Polish Hound Dogo Argentino American Pit Bull Terrier American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier Types of Hog Hunting Dogs We can loosely divide boar hunting dogs into …
The lowly mealworm isn’t really a worm at all, it is most commonly the larvae of the darkling beetle. This beetle, also known as the Tenebrio Molitor is a common larva in North America. Its distinctive yellow color, articulated exoskeleton, and a size ranging from one-half inch to one inch in length is a familiar …