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.
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.
Catch catfish with these simple fishing tips
Often overlooked by sport fisherpeople, catfish can provide wonderful angling as well as fine dining. Here are some tips for harvesting some.
Video: A canoe trip on the Mississippi River
I’m going to share parts of a recent Mississippi River canoe experience with you – sit back, relax and enjoy the river’s peace and tranquility.
Should you include fishing gear in a pocket survival kit?
Many commercial personal survival kits include hooks, sinkers and fishing line. I don’t see much value in fishing equipment as part of an emergency survival tool. Here’s why.
