Understanding Hypothermia Back when I was young, when someone got lost in the woods and was found dead three weeks later the cause of death was usually listed as “exposure.” I didn’t know what that meant, and neither did anyone else. Nowadays we would more accurately ascribe most such deaths to hypothermia, a [...]
Like most of you reading this, I grew up in a traditional bowhunting household. As a kid, my dad would hang deer in the tree to cool as my friends and I would gather around to investigate. Every broken arrow of his would be long enough for me to reuse, and then eventually [...]
George M. wrote: How do you sharpen a single bevel broadhead, or convert a two-sided head into a single bevel? It is practically impossible to remake a two-sided broadhead into a satisfactory single bevel head. It is also more difficult to sharpen a single bevel broadhead that does not have a factory-machined edge. [...]
When Kim Young found the envelopes from Colorado Parks and Wildlife in the mailbox, she casually took them inside to open them and endorse the $2,064 refund checks for unsuccessful nonresident moose applications. She and her husband Craig had both applied for the first time, holding virtually no hope of drawing one. But [...]
15 years ago Clay Hayes converted from a compound bow to a traditional bow. Since then he has become a great resource for woodsmanship and traditional archery information. In this video Clay explains some basic tips including: Proper Back Tension Aiming: Instinctive Vs. Gap Shooting Point On Distance Proper Form [...]
It's that time of year to move or hang treestands in our prime locations. Things might have changed since last year and that stand location isn't as promising as it was last season. For properties and locations that allow screw-in treesteps, I've come up with a wrench that is not only handy for [...]
Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of my long run as Co-editor of this magazine (and yes, I’m still deeply involved although not in that capacity) was working with our fine contributors, many of whom became friends. Some of them were established writers who consistently submitted well-written material on appropriate topics, making my job [...]
While trying to get just a little closer to the prey, many hunters take off their boots and continue in stocking feet. This does two things: it cuts down on the noise, and it makes you walk very slowly. However, when you are finished stalking you have to get back to your boots, [...]
Black bear is, in my mind, the most underrated wild game that walks the North American continent. Their mild, tender flesh, when prepared properly, could easily pass for a fine cut of beef to even the most discerning diner. In fact, bear dishes that I’ve made for neighborhood parties typically disappear long before [...]
For those of you who make bows, arrows, or any other thing of wood, you probably do a lot of sanding. I’ve had a few sanding blocks in my time, purchased from lumber stores with great enthusiasm. The enthusiasm generally wanes when I find I have to cut the sand paper to fit [...]
