Tip of the Week
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Identifying the Sex of an Elk from its Tracks
There are lots of hypotheses on how to determine the sex of a deer or elk from its footprints. The following technique was shown to me by my[...]
Secure Screw-in Arrowheads with Paraffin Wax
Paraffin wax, generally found near the home canning supplies, is an excellent thread-lock and “anti-seize” lubricant for steel or aluminum threads that are in contact with aluminum or[...]
Final Touch to Keep Broadheads Sharp
I sharpen my broadheads until they can pass what I refer to as the “sticky” test. I balance the edge and weight of the broadhead on a fingernail[...]
Bike Shorts for Treestand Seat
I've been wearing "bike shorts" under my hunting clothes for many years now. These shorts are the kind you might wear to pad those "comfort" zones from the[...]
Bow Quiver Modification for Extra Arrow
As traditional bowhunters, most of us like to have a blunt- or Judo-tipped arrow with us when we go afield. Piggy Backers have a clip on both sides,[...]
