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Antique German shotgun provides touchstone to WWII history

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10/09/2018

My dad’s shotgun was a handmade drilling he brought home from Germany in World War II. It’s my personal connection with the last days of the war in Europe.

Ten top field tested knives for deer hunters

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08/29/2018

The best knife for deer hunting must be able to handle several tasks, including gutting, skinning and quartering the carcass. Here is what to look for.

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Five tips to prepare for western big game hunting

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08/26/2018

Got tags for that first western big game hunting trip? Start preparing now! Like right now!

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Add cut resistant gloves to your hunting/fishing gear

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08/05/2018

Practicing safe knife handling is the best way to avoid cutting yourself. The second best may be to wear a cut resistant glove. Here is how to choose one.

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Five reasons to own a .22 rifle

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06/25/2018

A firearm using the diminutive .22 rimfire cartridge should be in every survival/preparedness gear collection. Here is why you should consider adding one to yours.

Hunting photos should tell the whole story.

10 tips for taking better hunting photos

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05/14/2018

That once in a lifetime photo of your trophy didn’t quite turn out like you planned? Here are some tips to help capture that elusive moment.

This spoon fishing lure was made from a common kitchen spoon. It works very well! (Pantenburg photo)

Make a fishing lure from a kitchen spoon

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04/22/2018

One of the most useful, and effective fishing lures is the common spoon. Here’s how to make a good one, for pennies, from recycled materials.

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Best survival fishing lure: Is it a leadhead jig?

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02/28/2018

Is there a do-it-all lure for survival fishing? My money is on the plain lead head jig. Here’s why.

Video recipe: Try this no salt, heart healthy fish fry

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02/12/2018

You don’t have to give up all your favorite foods to stay heart healthy, but you may have to cook them differently. Here is how to do a healthy fish fry.

One good deer rifle: 35 years with a Remington 700 BDL in 7mm-08

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01/07/2018

Hunt deer for a while, and you develop strong opinions about the best rifle, bow or blackpowder firearm. I’ve been using this Remington 700 for 35 years, and here is why it is the best deer rifle for me.