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Confessions Of An Obsessive Backpacker

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.

How To Choose Safari Boots

There are three rules for African footwear—comfort, comfort and comfort.

Hunting Magazines and Shows to Remain Legal

United States v. Stevens resulted in a big win for hunters, trappers and any American who values his freedom of speech.

Where's the Bull?

Even in the very best elk country, locating a bull to hunt can be time consuming and downright frustrating.

How to Breast a Duck in Under 90 Seconds

When Captain Bob Wetherald, owner of the Mid River Guide Service, invites me to go hunting, I drop everything. He's arguably the Potomac River's best seaduck and diver guide, and the spread of smoked duck breast and spirits he puts out for the post-hunt social hour are alone worth the trip.

Have Hunters Been Regulated Away from Air Travel?

TSA policies, airline baggage fees, and weight limits have made life difficult for the traveling hunter but if you plan ahead and pack smart; the process can be pretty painless. I'm a frequent flyer so I know the ropes, but if you haven't traveledina while—here are some tips.

Exercise for the Hunt

The basis for mountain hunting is a strong enough body to be able to keep steadily going at a reasonable pace for several days at a time. For hunters age 40 years or more who live as sedentarily as most do, a “reasonable pace” is not the equivalent of the pace of a 30-year old that has been guiding in the mountains since he started shaving and does it for months at a time.

5 Tips for Pre-Season Hunting Preparation

Dove season is here and the rest of the fall seasons are quick to follow. Not sure how much you should be preparing? Here are five tips from Georgia Pellegrini.

When Housetraining Goes Awry

Please pardon my grammar if it's even more off than normal today, but I'm a tad frazzled. For the past 48 hours, I've been engaged in an activity that's both joyous and scream-into-a-pillow frustrating: housebreaking a dog. And I bought not one, but two springer pups. As if I thought one would be just too easy.

The Cold Feet Cure: ThermaCELL's Heated Insoles

Easy to use and perfect for any number of activities, Thermacell's Heated Insoles will keep your feet warm and comfortable all winter long.

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