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 [...]
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 some [...]
DIXON, CALIFORNIA – KUIU releases the new Encounter series, adding to the current whitetail product line-up of ultra-quiet outerwear and mid layers. The Encounter system is purpose-built for stand hunting in early- to mid-season conditions. These un-insulated softshell outer layers and fleece mid layers for whitetail hunting are equipped with an ultra-quiet, low-sheen [...]
If you bowhunt in cold weather, then you probably have faced the challenge of keeping your hands warm while keeping an arrow on the string. Once I'm safely up in my treestand, I hang my bow on a tree limb with an arrow nocked and ready, and then keep my hands in my [...]
After my fourth notice from Wyoming Game and Fish in as many years telling me that I once again had missed the unit I really wanted to draw, I considered my options for a bowhunt out west. Being from the Midwest I scraped enough money together most years to be in some of [...]
John Schneider of Food Afield Podcast sat down with Clay Newcomb and talked about the path he took and how he became a part of the Meat Eater crew. (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other podcasts in the series. [...]
“Bowhunting connects me to the ways of the past and my ancestors.” “I choose to bowhunt for the more primitive aspect.” Hearing those statements from a modern day bowhunter may make you shake your head and chuckle. It’s not an altogether inaccurate statement, as there is certainly some truth behind it. However, it [...]
I have tried several other fletching jigs, but for me, the Arizona EZ Fletch (AZ) is king. I'd like to share a few tips that make it even easier to use. The first picture shows everything you'll need for the following tips. I got very frustrated when the AZ would shift on me [...]
John Schneider of Food Afield Podcast sat down with Johnathan Karch and talked about life, family and his family-owned business (see Show Notes below). If you enjoy this episode, please share with your friends. Click this link to listen to other podcasts in the series. Traditional Bowhunter's Journey This episode is a [...]
One of the best things about barebow shooting is its diversity. There is no one "correct" way to do it. Spend a day at most traditional shoots and you'll see people differing in how they hold the string, hold their bows, draw, anchor, and aim. Over the past 26 years I've tried countless [...]
