Despite below-zero temperatures for most of the past two weeks, this winter is shaping up to be a nonfactor for white-tailed deer. And, while it’s true below-zero temps force deer to conserve energy, the lack of snow depth has made this winter’s first month a walk on the beach for deer across cold-country. As of […]
For hunting, fishing, trapping, camping and survival, a tomahawk has no equal in its usefulness, and this Ultralight Tactical Tomahawk fits the bill perfectly.
If you truly want to meet a strong, well-grounded, truly independent, tuned-in, rugged individual, I give you the American hunter. If any specific demographic in America best represents the traditional American family values of God, family, country, freedom, work ethic, and law and order, it would be the licensed hunting families of this great nation.
The soul-cleansing outdoor lifestyle may be even more important now than in the otherwise easygoing nonpandemic years.
Nature heals — and if ever there was a time to go fishing, plant a garden, plant some trees, watch the stars, hike or get a bow and arrow, that time is now.
In March 2020, I wish all of my fellow Americans and all people around the world the very best of luck. We hunting families should reach out to our neighbors and friends to offer assistance and support during these trying times.
You can organize the essentials based on the Five Cs of Survivability. Within these five base elements are all the tools and knowledge you need to be prepared for emergencies as well as to become independent of the trappings of the urban jungle. By Dave Canterbury These items are the hardest to reproduce from natural […]
You must regularly sharpen your knife to re-establish a worn edge. A dull knife is worse than useless; it’s dangerous, since it’s harder to control. The sharpness of your knife is a key indicator of your skill level as a bushman. By Dave Canterbury A whetstone is a sharpening stone, a tool used to remove metal from […]
Quality, well-maintained tools can mean the difference between an enjoyable, comfortable tramp and an unsuccessful—or even dangerous—venture into the bush. By Dave Canterbury Remember from Chapter 1 that cutting tools are one of the five Cs. This means they are essential items when practicing bushcraft. Because there are so many options when it comes to […]
There are many different packing configurations and brands on the market today, and the choices in colors and style are almost endless. I have never been a fan of packs with lots of pockets and compartments; whenever you look for a certain item, finding it becomes an ordeal. Keep things simple; our mentors of the […]