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Tips and Tactics for a DIY Western Spring Black Bear Hunt

If you're searching for a good DIY bear hunt, head to the West this spring, where several million acres of public land offers hunters unbeatable opportunity. Here are a few tips and tactics to help up your odds of success.

Survival Gear: 5 Must-Have Items for Backcountry Hunters

Be sure to have these essential items with you on your next backcountry hunt to prevent bad luck from becoming a crisis.

Extreme Meat Recovery: How to Keep Game Meat Clean, Dry and Cold

Any big-game hunt should incorporate a comprehensive plan to extract the meat in any weather or terrain. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially when it’s extremely hot or a bull dies in a precarious position. Here’s how to keep the bounty of the hunt clean, dry and cold.

First Look: Elite Survival Gear Recon Gen 2 Sleeping Bag

Originally designed in Australia by ex-service personnel at Kit Bag Military Products, the Recon Gen 2 Sleeping Bag is an Elite Survival Systems update of this original design.

How to Build a Packable Survival Kit

It never hurts to prepare for the worst. Here are the best items to include in even a minimalist survival kit that should be part of every hunting pack.

How to Start a Fire

If you find yourself in need of a fire for survival, it pays to have the skills and the goods to make one happen. For starters, you need a means of ignition, tinder and plenty of wood—and you should practice making a fire before you actually need one.

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