Category: Hunt | Fish | Camp

Cast iron cookware will last forever if you take care of it. But what happens if an implement is neglected and develops some rust? Or what about that crusty, dirty relic of an unsuccessful camping trip you find at a garage sale?

One of the most effective baits for catfish is chicken liver. Here is one method for keeping it on the hook.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Some recipes feel like old friends, and this recipe for squirrel mulligan stew is a perennial favorite.

The historic Round Barn in the Oregon backcountry is well worth the drive to go see it.