During hunting season in Indiana, the weather changes constantly. In order to be prepared for anything, I pack a light rain suit (Frogg Toggs) that takes up very little space and is easy to carry. However, when the rain starts to fall, pulling the rain pants over my boots can be a problem. [...]
Between November whitetails and late season mallards along Montana spring creeks, I spend a lot of time giving cold weather clothing its sternest test: holding still in sub-zero temperatures. Here are some points my experience has taught me. A friend recently returned early to our kitchen after "freezing out" in a stand near [...]
In the field, and especially while hunting, I rarely carry my bow square. A while back I got into the habit of putting a thin black line at my brace height when I crest my arrows. No matter where I go, or what the weather conditions may be, I always have a fast [...]
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. [...]
I have found that wood handle bows tend to slip and twist in my hand at times. I solved this problem by using Self-Adherent Stretch Athletic Tape on the handle. This is the same stuff my veterinarian uses to secure bandages on my dog’s leg. Stretch Athletic Tape sticks to itself and stays [...]
Recently, while building arrows for my eldest son who kept his promise that he would explore the bowhunting lifestyle after he completed his PhD, I re-read the back of the Judo point package: “CAUTION: Do not launch this arrow toward others. It can be lethal and has been known to kill deer and [...]
For an inexpensive and quick snow camo, I like to use a Tyvek painter's suit. This is a white coverall-type suit that you can purchase at your local paint store. Just be sure to get one large enough to go over your warm weather clothes. Tyvek is the material used as vapor barrier [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Are you are tired of trying to keep track of your shooting tab? Here is a little trick that I use. Sew a thin, 6-inch piece of Velcro to the top portion of the finger hole on the tab. When you are finished shooting, fasten the Velcro around an arrow in your bow [...]
