“i carry”

Gary Gorney, of Minot, N.D., was pheasant hunting in the Custer Mine area near Garrison, N.D. on Dec. 26 when he shot and killed a charging mountain lion.

Not that anyone who hunts passionately in Africa is “normal,” but even by the standards of obsessive safari addicts, I stand out as, well, a bit strange.

Now this is how you take care of a knife.

Some things should always be at a hunter's side, some are nice comforts and some may save your life. Here's what you should consider taking into the field.

Gun owners who are serious about self-defense never leave home without their everyday carry tools including, at a minimum, a handgun, a reload and a knife. Hunters should think similarly when they enter the woods. Check out the basics of everyday carry for every hunter.

Even though we often have a rifle, shotgun or bow with us, it’s a very good idea for hunters to carry a handgun. It’s a dangerous world out there and a responsible person hopes for the best, but prepares for the worst.

A knife is about as fundamental as a gun for a hunter and, over the years, Dave Campbell has carried plenty of them. Here's what he's learned.

Here are four knives and tools that can get the job done on any backcountry hunt.

Traveling the world will certainly take you out of your comfort zone, but accumulating a set of tools and necessary gear will make your dream hunt much more comfortable.