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Why I Always Carry

The tragic shootings in Tucson recently have refueled the debate over so-called “reasonable” gun control measures. Just as predictable, the hyperbole of gun banners is presented as fact by a collusionary media. Emotions run high on both sides of the argument. And while it might satisfy my emotions to counter each bit of the hyperbole, it certainly would not usher the argument to an acceptable conclusion. So, rather than engage in a defensive tit-for-tat that would lend credence to the other side’s exaggerations, I will explain why I almost always have a gun either on my body, or within arm’s reach.

How to Render and Use Wild Game Fat

A meat's distinctive flavors reside in the fat, and with wild animals, it is all dependent on what they have been eating and where they came from.

The Truth About Elephant Hunting

The Crazy Internet Buzz: A video depicting the killing of a crop-raiding elephant in Zimbabwe by Godaddy.com CEO Bob Parsons has sparked a hot debate in the international news media.

Bowhunters: How Far is Too Far?

Few arguments heat up a bowhunting camp debate quicker than the subject of distances at which a skilled hunter should actually take a bow shot at a big game animal.

The Best Way to Cook Venison Steaks

If you’re cleaning out your freezer to make room for the coming season, here are five tips for getting the most out of your wild-game steaks.

Thompson/Center Fire Storm Muzzleloader

The Fire Storm combines traditional functionality with modern components and performance.

A Beginner's Guide to Waterfowl Hunting

Using these tips, even a novice waterfowler can get into the field and find success with minimal time, effort and expenditure.

5 Summer Hunts to Fill the Off-Season Itch

Summer doldrums got you down? It's time to cheer up and get off the couch. Here are five great off-season hunts that you may have overlooked.

The Ultimate Deer Knife

Is there an undisputed "best" deer knife out there? Here's what needs to be taken into consideration when the debate begins.

The Rage X-Treme Broadhead

There is a lot of debate on whether mechanical broadheads can do the job of fixed blades. Doug Howlett put one of the most popular to the test.

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