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 [...]
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 [...]
When hunting in the backcountry of Colorado and elsewhere, you sometimes get caught in a rain shower and need to get warm and dry off quickly, or you might discover that you're lost and need to start a signal fire. I started making these fire starters about ten years ago, and have found [...]
The pronghorn antelope (Antilocapra americana) is of unique American origin and provides some of the best table fare there is—if field dressed properly. Pronghorns have several glands, with bucks having a major gland located in the dark patches on their necks, which is thought to be used for marking territory. While this gland [...]
To help foods stay frozen in your ice chest, freeze a brine solution in a reusable container and place it into the chest. A frozen brine solution is slower to melt than ice and will keep food frozen longer.Fill a clean milk jug with water, leaving about 1" of space for expansion. Add [...]
Very few of us are lucky enough to hunt for a living or hunt as frequently as we'd like; however, the theory of having your "possibles" along on every trip is still a good idea. Any student of Mountain Man lore has heard about possibles—a bag of essential survival items you carry for any [...]
Here is an idea that happened out of necessity. My favorite tab was lost in the woods, and my spare was a bit too thin. An old pair of Wolverine slip-on boots were outside getting beat up by the elements, but I couldn't bring myself to throw them away. Then the idea just [...]
I am not sure why I shined a light into the old stainless steel thermos after a recent hunt, but I did. To put it bluntly, it was beyond gross! The thermos has emotional attachment to me, as it belonged to my Dad and is quite old. It became my charge to get [...]
I first learned of this tip from Dennis Kamstra, who offers excellent ideas in Traditional Bowhunter® Magazine's Tips From the Old Timer column. Thanks for all your tips over the years, Dennis! With noted credit, this tip seems worthy of another look with some added experiences. I put reflective tape on my hunting [...]
When hunting, I find that I need two types of lights: (1) a headlamp for light at your feet or arm’s length, and (2) a handheld flashlight to scan far in front for navigating through unfamiliar ground or searching for downed animals. These two lights should share the same battery type to make [...]
