Though it's not the most glamorous job, eventually we have to clean our rifles or shotguns. So why not do it in style? This gunner's box allows me to keep all of my gun-cleaning supplies in one place and also provides a cradle for my firearms during the cleaning process... more »
I only started hunting when I was 30. Not coming from a hunting family or having friends who hunt, I was left with trying to find my own way. I placed an ad in a local paper: "New hunter looking for experienced hunter to get started... more »
I've never liked heights, but when deer season arrives, I climb. Tree stands have many advantages and definitely put the odds in a hunter's favour. Yet, everyone knows what goes up must come down - and with all hunting, safety comes first.... more »
The morning starts, as every turkey hunter hopes, with a gobbler sounding off from a nearby tree. The hunter places a diaphragm call in his mouth and prepares to make a few soft tree yelps, but emits a strange squeak. The sound isn't the same as the one that came out of the call the season... more »
Lead is a toxic metal and a health hazard when ingested. Legislation across North America has banned lead and other toxic shot to help protect waterfowl and other wildlife from ingesting and dying from lead poisoning. Initially, the bans were controversial, but these days most waterfowlers have... more »
Though hunting with a group of friends can be fun and productive, there's also something to be said for heading out alone. A solo hunter gets to choose methods and pace and often gains access to places larger groups can't. But, going solo requires foresight to maximize personal safety... more »
Over the last two years , Robert Ralston has seen good days and bad. When he's feeling well, he goes out for brief walks, enjoys the fresh air and his rural surroundings, and dreams of when he will be able to hunt, trap, fish, and work in the outdoors again. When he's feeling poorly, which is more... more »
Hunting gear is fun to play with, shop for, and dream about, but like anything, you can have too much of a good thing. The weight of your boots, firearm, ammunition, GPS, compass, calls, lunch, knife, rope, extra clothing, deer scents, cellphone, walkie-talkie, tree steps, binoculars, maps, matches... more »
