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Some places become very special places by virtue of long association. I’ve hunted this southern swamp for some 43 years.

I like thin-bladed knives and think batoning firewood is highly overrated. Mike Stewart, president of Bark River Knives, and a knife industry legend, explains why today’s knife blades had to be made thicker because of the batoning fad. Here are his Facebook comments, used with his permission. 

Best survival knife guide: Some knife designs work very well. My father, a WWII infantryman, learned this after he acquired a Hitler Youth knife. It became his hunting knife.

Every deer hunter has gear he/she prefers, chosen through individual preference, inclination and experience. Here is my list – see how many of these items will work for you.

Jesse Hemphill has come up with another excellent knife for deer hunters. Here is how the Hemphill Town Creek II performs in the field.

Low cut, ankle-high or ten-to-18-inch boots? Before you invest in some expensive footwear, give some thought to investing in gaiters.

Make a carbon steel blade look antique with this simple method of forcing a patina with vinegar.

In the 1930s, a giant wolf became infamous for slaughtering deer in the Lake Itasca area. Here’s the story of the man who ended the wolf’s bloody career….

It’s no secret to  Survival Common Sense readers – going out into the wild sparks a feeling of freedom like no other. Spectacular peaks, pristine forests, and endless vistas make you rethink all the usual distractions of city life. But every outdoor enthusiast knows this freedom and isolation comes with…

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