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These three long guns are good, reliable choices for the beginner with no experience.

Video: The top three firearms choices for beginner outdoorspeople

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06/08/2017

A consistent ” Where do I start?” firearms question keeps coming in from newcomers. If you don’t have any firearms, what should you buy and what do you need? Here are my top three choices.

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Pipe tomahawk provides touchstone with past

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05/22/2017

One reader wrote, “Loved the story about the flintlock rifle. When are you going to tell us about that pipe tomahawk that goes with it?” So, here it is, folks – a good tale about a man who loved to make well crafted tools and weapons, and gracious enough to give it away.

Nine tips for getting and keeping hunting access on private land

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12/06/2016

Finding a place to hunt can be really tough. Here are a few tips that might help you get onto that prime habitat. by Leon Pantenburg When I was growing up in Iowa, my dad and several of my uncles were farmers. My access to good hunting in Central Iowa was virtually guaranteed. Learn how to access private lands through…

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Blackpowder review: Lyman Great Plains rifle may be the best choice for a hunting rifle

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11/12/2016

Anyone wanting an authentic-looking mountain man rifle need look no further than the Lyman Great Plains Rifle.

Living off the land – here’s the reality check

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09/21/2016

So when everything goes down, you plan on using your wilderness survival skills to live off the land. Here’s some things to think about first.

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Go squirrel hunting to learn wilderness survival skills

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08/12/2016

You can learn basic wilderness survival skills by learning how to hunt squirrels.

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How to start a survival fire with a flintlock rifle

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08/03/2016

The frontiersmen, longhunters and settlers who relied on a flintlock rifle, shotgun or pistol knew how to start a fire with the firearm. Here’ one way to do it.

The Ridge Runner paracord sling fits well on my 7 mm Magnum Remington 700. The sling is interchangeable with many of firearms. (Pantenburg photos)

Before you buy a gun | Here are some things to think about

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01/04/2016

Few things require more fore-thought than buying a firearm. But more important than the style, caliber, action and size is the reason for buying a gun. Do you really need one? You might be surprised.

These leadhead jig lures were improvised from available materials. The body in both are composed of wool yarn. The tail on the top lure is made of a marabou feather, and the bottom tail is part of a pheasant feather. Both these patterns are proven and effective.

Don’t Waste Anything: Survival kit and craft projects from big game animals

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12/04/2015

There is more to harvest from a big game animal than just the meat. With a little thought and ingenuity, you can find useful projects that will use most parts of the animal!

Choose the best three knives for big game hunting

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09/06/2015

Every prepper, survivalist and big game hunter needs knives for processing the meat of large animals. Here’s how to make a good choices in what you buy!