Although a person can find themselves in a survival situation as result of many different occurrences, one of the most common occurrences is when a person ventures into the wilderness for a day of recreation and inadvertently loses their way due to their wondering off of a designated trail to explore an interesting feature of the landscape but,...

Spring Turkey season is right around the corner. You’ve been scouting new property, sighting in your shotgun, and yelping on your slate call in anticipation of early mornings in the woods. There’s nothing quite like watching the sunrise over a rolling field and hearing Turkeys gobble in the distance. Finally, the long winter is over and it’s time to set...

       Due to the marvels of modern plumbing, most people don’t give the availability of water a second thought when they are at home or at work. However, when roaming around in the wilderness, fresh water is seldom so readily available and yet, it is an absolutely essential commodity for human survival. In fact, while a person can survive...

    The Bowie Knife is, without a doubt, one of the most prominent icons of the American frontier. However, there is considerable controversy these days concerning what is or is not considered a Bowie Knife as well as who actually made the knife that Jim Bowie used to defend himself during the infamous Sandbar Fight which took place on a...

Many sportsmen ultimately reach the point in their life when they’re ready to pass their love for the outdoors down to the next generation. Maybe you’ve recently had kids or maybe your kids are getting older and you find yourself wondering ‘what’s the best way to introduce kids to hunting’? Like anything else, there are dos and don’ts, proper ways...

Whitetail hunters wait all year for opening day. Early season bowhunting is a great way to get into the woods before rifle season and to capitalize on some stellar deer hunting. Bowhunting in warm weather can be challenging, especially for hunters who are new to the sport. There are ways to maximize your chances of success, however, and putting in...