Wilderness survival depends on knowledge and skills. Finding food and water is essential. Animals can be trapped for food. Small game such as rabbits and squirrels are ideal targets for trapping, and generally this can be done using a snare. Snares can be made out of wire, rope or any available cord......[Read More]

Home Gun Stock Refinishing - Refinishing a Winchester Model 94 30-30 rifle stock, using Lin-Speed Oil.......[Read More]

The Men's Olympic Shooting Past Medalists: Shooting: Skeet (125 targets) Men Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.......[Read More]

Definition of hunting sight picture as it pertains to guns and shooting. What is a hunting sight picture, and what is it good for? Is it only used by hunters? Find out here.......[Read More]

In many parts of the United States, deer hunting is a year-round event, but hunting in the winter is far different from hunting in the summer. There are many things a hunter can do to improve their chances of bagging a buck during the winter months.......[Read More]

When hunting from a tree stand, hunters must take precautions to ensure they do not fall. Falling from even a dozen feet can cause significant injury, especially when you are holding a loaded firearm. Safety harnesses, therefore, are a must for any hunter using a tree stand. You do not have to neces......[Read More]

A house trap for the sewer is a small piece of elbow pipe, sometimes called a P-trap, that is designed to hold water and prevent sewer gas from backing up in to the house. Sewer gas can be a health hazard, in addition to carrying an unpleasant odor. House traps are required for most building codes a......[Read More]

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The ringtail cat is not a member of the cat family but rather a relative of the raccoon. They are found over much of the American West; however, their greatest numbers are in the Southwest in dry terrain. Ringtails are nocturnal omnivores that eat almost anything they can find on their nightly hunts......[Read More]

Duck decoy spreads may be arranged in a variety of different sets depending on the preference and style of the hunter. The hunter must consider the overall number of decoys, spacing and ratio between the sexes. The hunter also must determine the type of decoys used. The possibilities are endless, bu......[Read More]

Trapping minnows is a great way to cut down on the cost of bait for fishing. These traps are easy to use and assemble and can be used repeatedly. Remember some basic instructions and you will be catching minnows with no problem.......[Read More]

Elk (Cervus canadensis) is a species of large deer widely found in North America and especially in the western United States. Washington State has a large elk population and permits regulated hunting of the animal in season. Elk can be hunted with firearms, but the more traditional and challenging ......[Read More]

Deer represent one of the most popular and recognizable forms of wildlife. A buck's antlers distinguish it from does and serve as weapons to defend territory. Antlers range in size from small buds to large branching racks. Wildlife biologist Keith Krantz claims that, with adequate nutrition, a buck'......[Read More]

Raccoons and rabbits are trapped for hide value, meat, or as household pests. Commercial traps are the best method for live or dead capture, but homemade traps are also effective with an experienced hand. The trapper must be aware of local laws pertaining to trapping raccoons and rabbits and laws ab......[Read More]

Space blankets are made by covering a thin material with an aluminum layer. Originally manufactured in 1965, the material gained worldwide recognition when used by NASA in the 1969 moon landing when it was used to protect the lunar module and astronauts. When used correctly, the blanket's shiny side......[Read More]

The Men's Olympic Shooting Double Trap (150 targets) Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.......[Read More]

Redi Shooter is a carrier or holster for long guns, such as rifles and shotguns. It goes on your belt and the gun can ride on your hip or in front of your waist. It's a good idea, but it could be improved and refined.........[Read More]

In order to get large flocks of geese to land within shooting distance of you, you need a large, convincing spread of decoys. However, pre-manufactured decoys are expensive, and purchasing a large spread could be too costly. Luckily, if you have access to a pile of old tires, you can make your own l......[Read More]

Hunting blinds come in a variety of styles for the different types of hunting. They range from simple to complex and from portable to stationary. Hunting blinds are becoming standard equipment for most hunters as the benefits of using them are becoming increasingly obvious.......[Read More]

Debate raged for years in New Jersey over the wisdom of allowing crossbow hunting and remained only one of two states in the country that outlawed the hunting arm until the 2009 to 2010 hunting season. Now, however, the use of crossbow hunting is permitted during any open hunting season in which bow......[Read More]