Shadow Tip Navigation

While surfing the web for interesting tidbits of information that you might find valuable, I came across a website called www.wilderness-survival.net. They kindly allowed me to reprint this easy navigation tip. The earth's relationship to the sun can help you to determine direction on earth. The sun always rises in the east and [...]

Shadow Tip Navigation2025-10-07T13:44:51-06:00

Hunting Chicken

Sliding through an opening in the underbrush with his delicate longbow and well-worn back quiver, the hunter eased into a clearing as he scanned his new surroundings with silent, determined intent. The dense, humid air caused a trickle of sweat to roll down from his sideburns as the buzz of mosquitoes and gnats [...]

Hunting Chicken2025-10-07T12:42:44-06:00

Two Knives are Better than One

I am fortunate enough to live not far away from a knife maker. Ed’s not just a knife maker, but a world-class one whose work has been featured in glitzy high-end knife magazines. He also has a waiting list of at least a year. I like to visit with him and hear about [...]

Two Knives are Better than One2025-10-03T11:51:03-06:00

Solar Path Lights in Camp

I am an “elkaholic.” I’m away from camp glassing, stalking or scouting until the end of legal shooting time, and generally get back to camp after dark. A handful of solar powered yard or pathway lights are always in my camping kit. I set them up before I go hunting, and they provide [...]

Solar Path Lights in Camp2025-09-09T13:07:13-06:00

Blood Trailing Big Game

For the purpose of this exercise we are assuming whitetail deer, as the most abundant and popular big game species hunted in North America today. This exercise could easily be used for the tracking of other big game, as well. Before The Shot It would be assumed that your equipment is properly tuned. [...]

Blood Trailing Big Game2025-09-09T10:51:24-06:00

Clicker Modifications

There are several different types of clickers. Some attach to a bow’s riser and slide along the arrow; others attach to a bow’s limb and connect to the bowstring by utilizing a short chain and string. Most archers know it is best to replace the standard clicker chain with string to avoid chipping [...]

Clicker Modifications2025-08-26T14:40:45-06:00

Build a Life-Size Archery Target

Start with a reference photo and a ruler. Lay out and trim your foam to the approximate size of your completed target. Attach pieces with glue, expandable foam or tape. Over several decades of traditional bowhunting, I developed a strong desire to know as much as possible about my quarry. When [...]

Build a Life-Size Archery Target2025-08-25T13:11:12-06:00

Make a Big Game Cart

A lady having a yard sale gave me an old golf bag cart to get it out of her yard. Since I’m a tinkerer, I could see more than an old golf bag cart; I could see my new game cart! I attached some wooden boards to the cart using 3/4” conduit holders [...]

Make a Big Game Cart2025-08-20T17:11:09-06:00

Feather Arrow Holder

I am always struggling to keep my arrow on the shelf while hunting, so I came up with this nice looking arrow holder.

Feather Arrow Holder2025-08-05T12:32:41-06:00

Elastic Arm Bands for Archery

About once a year, I spend an hour sewing a dozen elastic bands for sleeve protection. These are very simple to make: just snug the elastic around your arm while wearing a heavy coat, then mark it with a sharpie marker or pin it with a safety pin. Use that measurement as a [...]

Elastic Arm Bands for Archery2025-07-15T13:00:57-06:00
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