Family heirloom WWII German rifle now in museum display
After some 80 years in family gunsafes, this World War Two German K98 rifle now resides in a WWII display in the Old Court House Museum in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
5 Tools That Make You Look Like You’ve Been Woodworking for Years
The right wood carving tools can make make you a better wood worker, and the finished product will look like a pro did it.
Too old for backpacking? Nope – tips for older hikers hitting the trail
Once you qualify for AARP membership or Social Security, should you quit or at least cut back on hiking or backpacking? Nope! With some common sense planning and updated gear, you can continue hiking well into your “golden years.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Downriver Chapter 10: Amos Owen, Dakota Holy Man
Redwing, MN has a large marina, beautifully restored old homes and a great local museum. From the marina, I wandered up to the Goodhue County Museum on the hill. In the early 1850s, settlers came to Redwing to farm in Goodhue County. Land was selling for $15 per acre, and…
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.
