What's so good about deer hunting anyway? Well, if you don't know the answer already, you should probably read this article.
Turkey season is upon us, and many hunters will head to the woods in pursuit of ol' cousin Tom. Here's some info that may help with that, and/or provide some turkey-based info and entertainment!
Am I overdoing tree stand safety? Nah. Safety is important, and really needs to be addressed. There are right and wrong ways to use stands - and there are many stands in the world that should be avoided altogether. I have spent a large portion of my life suspended above the ground awaiting deer and other game, and I haven't fallen yet. I guess I must be doing something right...
Read About Tree Stand Safety
It's no secret that at this time of year, most hunters aren't using their stands. It is, however, a great time to take a close look at the way we use our stands, what we should and shouldn't be doing with them, and checking them to be sure they'll be safe for next season. Staying safe is important - so let's do it!
When it comes to making fire, this is definitely a classic. Take some steel and some flint... rub them together in just the right way, and you get sparks. With some tender loving care, those sparks can be made into a fire. I did happen to discover that I prefer the one-handed approach of some other fire starters such as Sparkie and BlastMatch, but the Swedish FireSteel is very popular and there has got to be a reason for that.
I watched this stuff demonstrated at the SHOT Show one year, and I thought it was great. Extremely lightweight stuff, it lit afire very easily and burned like the devil. The real clincher was when he would light it while it was floating in water - and then pick it up immediately after dousing the flame, when it was cool to the touch. Pretty dang impressive - but when I tested it at home, it was a different story...
Read the Review of WetFire Tinder Cubes
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