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Build a better burn with these reliable options. (Duraflame/) Working smarter rather than harder is solid advice for just about any endeavor, including anything you do in the outdoors. While some might consider store-bought fire starters corrosive to good woodsmanship, the fact is they are part of the repertoire of anyone with enough sense to know

Leather can have a seemingly never-ending lifespan if you take care of it. (Harsh Jadav/Unsplash/) Leather products define the outdoor lifestyle. From hunting boots to cartridge belts, slings, game bags, luggage, and truck interiors—tanned animal hides surround us. It is also highly bio-degradable, and as such needs regular attention to maximize it

Whether you're in a stand or on the ground, expect to see big numbers of deer out West. (Denver Bryan/Images on the Wildside/) This was in northeast Montana’s Milk River Valley, an area known for producing lots of whitetails, some of them wall-hangers. Though my food plot looked succulent and had all the variety of a supper-club salad bar, deer wal

Scentless detergents get clothes clean without the perfumed odors big-game can sense in one whiff. (all/) When it comes to hunting whitetails, the biggest challenge lies in defeating their sense of smell. That’s why we climb trees, take the long way around, scrub ourselves raw, and wash our gear with almost religious fanaticism. Or at least you sho

Moistened lens wipes are the safest way to clean optics without creating scratches. (Zeiss/) Other than being expensive, all sporting optics, sunglasses, and electronics have one thing in common—they incorporate some sort of glass or polycarbonate screen or lens. That is, after all, what you are paying for in a $500 binocular or $150 pair of shades

This 15-inch steel gong replicates an elk's vitals zone. (Bill Buckley/) Every year, hunting camps are rife with new stories about big bucks and old bulls that eluded a hunter’s best shots. Maybe you’ve got some of your own. Don’t despair. Here are three drills that will help you put killing shots on every big-game animal you draw down on. All you

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Processing your own wild game animals is fun, easy and very rewarding. Not only do you save the cost of commercial processing but you are to control the quality of how the meat is cut and portioned for your family. By marking each package personally you know exactly what you are taking out of the freezer each and every time. In this 4-part series o

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Locks like this cable lock are one of the easiest ways to prevent trail camera theft. (Alex Gyllstrom/) If you hunt long enough you will most likely encounter some issues along the way with gear turning up missing. I'm not referring to putting something away in a place you forget about kind of missing either. I’m talking about other people stealing

Avoid this bad behavior the next time you hit the Gram. (Instagram/) I enjoy social media platforms, as they give everyday folks the ability to share their stories, content, and passions for the outdoors. However, these days, more and more people seem to fall into the trap of chasing likes, followers, and sponsorship dollars. If you follow outdoor

Fall is a great time to plant food plots because you don't have to compete with as many weeds or hungry fawns. (Whitetail Institute/) Food plot cultivation is basically a year-round endeavor, meaning you can sow crops beneficial to wildlife in just about any season depending upon the plant, time of year, latitude, and rainfall projections. If you d

The Lone Star tick is the main culprit behind spreading Alpha-gal syndrome, but researchers think it might not be the only tick spreading the disease. (Health.Mil/) It’s mid-August and my dad, a buddy, and I are tucked into our layout blinds as another flock of Canada geese swings in low toward our spread. When they line up perfectly, I holler “Tak

If you participate in any sort of activity that impacts your knees, a brace or strap is likely in your future. (Cambivo/) If outdoorsmen rely on one joint more than any other, it’s the knee. Sooner or later we all fight the effects of age, mileage, or injury. Hunting with a knee brace can prevent further deterioration and give you the support to ke

A screen tent or canopy allows fresh air to blow through while protecting everyone inside from nasty bugs. (Tailgaterz/) Nothing ruins a day outdoors faster than being attacked by flying, biting insects. No matter the species, they all have a way of turning an otherwise memorable evening into a miserable bloodletting. A screen house for camp, the b