Review: Irish Setter Wingshooter XD work boots model 83676

Irish Setter™ had produced a heavy duty version of their iconic Wingshooter™ boot for people who need sturdy, extreme hard work boots. Here is how they worked out for me.

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Prepare, practice these tips to keep kids safe outdoors

Here are some steps to make your child as safe as possible outdoors. The outing preparation should start long before you arrive at the trailhead.

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Why bother to handload center-fire ammunition?

Will reloading ammunition help you save money?  In my case, that’s debatable! But here is why I reload my own.

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Three reasons to carry a handgun when hunting

“I don’t want to carry a handgun, it’s unnecessary extra weight and all I really need is my rifle,” is something that a lot of hunters say. But a handgun may be a vital piece of gear. Here are some reasons why.

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Bushcraft for Beginners: Learning to Use Your Tools

Bushcrafting is a rewarding skill that can teach you much about nature, survival, and self-reliance. Learn to use your tools like a pro – you will put yourself in a much stronger position to survive in the wild, and also build an even deeper connection with all the natural things…

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See ‘Alone Australia’ advisor’s tips for wilderness survival gear

Gordon Dedman is Alone Australia’s bushcraft consultant. IMHO, his recommended list of survival items is spot on.

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Museum display features limited edition print of ‘Spirit of Saint Louis’

A new display at the Old Court House Museum features a limited edition print of  legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh’s airplane the “Spirit of Saint Louis.”.

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Six Reasons to Get an Electric Cooler: Review of the Anker EverFrost Portable Cooler

Thinking about buying a solar powered electric cooler? Here is why you might need one.

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WWII K98 Mauser German Infantry Rifle Finds New Home in Vicksburg’s Old Court House Museum

After some 80 years in a gunsafe, my dad’s K98 Mauser German Infantry rifle will be in a World War II display. 

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Review: Bark River Fox River Featherweight might be your best EDC knife

Sometimes the best knife is a small one. After all, survival tools must be lightweight, compact and easy to carry or they might be left behind. This may be the knife you’ve been looking for.

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