Best survival fishing lure: Is it a leadhead jig?
Is there a do-it-all lure for survival fishing? My money is on the plain lead head jig. Here’s why.
Survival fishing: How to make a trotline from paracord
Time is precious during an emergency. If you can make a fish trap or run a trot line, these can gather food, even while you’re doing something else.
Choose the best sleeping pad for camping or backpacking
Getting a good night’s sleep in the wilderness depends on a lot of variables. Don’t forget the sleeping pad! Here’s how to pick one that works for you.
Video: What to carry in your big game hunting daypack
A hunter’s daypack houses a very personal collection of gear designed to keep you safe, dry and warm. It also must contain meat cutting tools and equipment. Here’s what I carry in mine.
10 tips for hooking kids on fishing
Want to wean those kids away from the video games and TV binge watching? Teach them how to fish. Here are some tips for getting beginner kids started.
Lobo Minnesota from Downriver: A Mississippi River Canoe Voyage Chapter 4
In the 1930s, a giant wolf became infamous for slaughtering deer in the Lake Itasca area. Here’s the story of the man who ended the wolf’s bloody career….
My dad rescued this shotgun from a pile of captured Nazi weapons destined for destruction
My dad’s shotgun was a handmade drilling shotgun/rifle he brought home from Germany in World War II. It’s my personal connection with the last days of the war in Europe.
Hunt with a flintlock rifle, then make squirrel mulligan stew
Some recipes feel like old friends, and this recipe for squirrel mulligan stew is a perennial favorite.
Video adventure in the Oregon backcountry: Visit Pete French’s round barn
The historic Round Barn in the Oregon backcountry is well worth the drive to go see it.
Videos: Nine mistakes that can ruin cast iron cookware
Taking care of your cast iron cookware is not difficult, but ruining the finish is easy. Here are some things NOT to do.
