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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Five things to know about hunting and eating snakes

One way to deal with invasive species is to make them profitable to harvest. If a market for python meat and hides develops, it could help solve the Florida Everglades snake problem. Eat snake meat? Nigel Robert, founder of morereptiles.com tells what you need to know.

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How to cook Dutch oven rabbit and gravy

Whether you hunt small game, or raise rabbits for food, knowing how to cook the meat of these animals could be a very important survival skill. by Leon Pantenburg The U.S. Department of Agriculture circular #549 calls rabbit: “The most nutritious meat available.” Rabbit has 795 calories per pound, according…

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