Counted amongst nature’s fiercest predators, bears—when aggravated—can pose a fearsome threat to hunters, hikers, and campers. Here are a few last-resort options for halting an attack. We’d be remiss in not first acknowledging that bear attacks are exceedingly rare, as bears tend to avoid human contact whenever possible. But as civilization expands, interaction between species
Turns out, body armor serves as a superb platform upon which to mount all your must-have hunting gear. When gearing up for a backcountry elk hunt, I ran into a problem: My pack’s cummerbund precluded access to my belt, where I’d normally keep a holster or knife scabbard. That left only my legs and chest
With the spread and proliferation of coyotes across the country, their conflict with humans is on the rise. Here’s how to deal with problem coyotes. My sister lives on a small hobby farm just outside of the Twin Cities where she breeds and trains horses. She also has a number of other livestock such as
Hunting deer or feral hogs from a blind or tree stand may take less effort, but nothing will get you closer to the truest essence of hunting than still-hunting. Here’s how to do it. I get bored easily, and that doesn’t lend itself well to extended hours spent motionless in a tree stand or ground
The FOXPRO HammerJack is a mid-priced e-caller that has all the bells and whistles you’ll need at an attainable price. Editor’s note: We received no compensation from FOXPRO for this review. It is simply my go-to caller, which I purchased with my own money. There are so many e-callers on the market these days it
Your first hunt for ring-necked pheasants can be intimidating, but keep these guidelines in mind and you’ll do fine. Ring-necked pheasants can be found throughout much of the United States and are often among the first upland birds hunters learn to pursue. Pheasant hunting is also among the most fun group activities in the outdoor
