Hunting upwind or downwind doesn’t have much to do with a bullet’s trajectory. It is all about whether an animal can smell your presence or not. We are visual creatures. Soldiers tell stories of smelling the enemy in a heavy jungle before they see them, but the resulting firefight is always brought on once someone …
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Should you buy 10×42 or 12×50 binoculars for hunting? The short answer is you should buy both. The short reason for this answer is that they do different things. Keep reading as I explain the differences between the two as they apply to hunting. The Field of View (FOV) When hunting, it is critical to …
When considering new fishing equipment, specifically fishing reels, it can be quite a daunting task. In this day in age, there are literally hundreds of different brands and models to choose from. So which ones should you go with? Shimano and Daiwa are two of the industry leaders today. When comparing these two brands, we …
Let’s face it; if you’re a hunter, it’s likely your going to end up with one of these brands. Heck, I’m a hunter, and I have both brands. Which boot you should get depends on what you primarily intend on doing. As you will see in this article, each lends itself more to specific tasks. …
Anglers of all levels can appreciate a good day on the water fishing for trout. There are around 50 trout species currently recognized, with these freshwater fish found in cool lakes and clear streams across North America, Europe, and northern Asia. One unique trout variety you may enjoy fishing for is Palomino trout, but you …
Cane pole fishing is a traditional way to fish in still waters. Generally, the targets are small Bluegill and Panfish. Cane pole fishing differs from other forms of rod fishing in several ways. The setup for the cane pole is primitive but effective. There is not a lot of accessories involved. The complete setup includes …
You see it everywhere, making it a paradox to its original intent. Camouflage clothing is all the rage. Swimwear, casual wear, and designs for women, children, and of course men are filled with camo or semi-camo patterns. History of Camouflage The original use for camouflage clothing was in the title itself, camouflage. It was first …
You’ve decided to go for it; you’re going to do it; you’re going to get a new hunting dog. The excitement is growing, but at the back of your mind, questions start to develop. What breed should you get? What about bloodlines? Male vs Female-which is better for hunting? We know how you feel; we’ve …
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It’s a question of preference for upland bird and waterfowl hunters. Not exactly an “age-old” question since the pump shotgun is just 124 years old, and its rival, the semi-automatic is just seven years younger. Legendary gun designer John Browning patented the Auto 5, the world’s first semi-automatic shotgun in 1900. The prodigious Browning began …
From the hill country of the Carolinas to the Ozarks, the .22 rifle has been the gun of choice since the first experiments with metal cased, rimfire cartridges in the years just before the Civil War. Rural legends, (the country boy version of the urban legend) claim that more game has been taken with the …
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