Tree-Stand Safety

By Luigi de Rose
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 »

Caring for Mouth Calls ( 281 views)

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 »

Getting the Lead Out ( 547 views)

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 »

Safety for the Solo Hunter ( 479 views)

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 »

On Guard: The Facts About Lyme Disease (1,079 views)

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 »

Lighten Up Hunters ( 744 views)

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 »


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