Climbing Tips, Tricks And Gear
BB Gun Beginning
Henry Matulka of Gretna went on his first hunting trip when he was 5 years old. Without a driver’s license to operate a vehicle, or his own money to purchase gear, he was reliant upon someone taking him. That person was his dad, Tim. With BB gun in hand, Henry continued to accompany his dad …
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Tree Stand Safety
As you hit the field this deer season, be sure to keep tree stand safety in mind. Every year hunters have accidents, some fatal, when hunting out of a tree stand. Before the season starts, here are some tips to consider: • Always check old tree stands for safety. Look at welds, nuts and bolts …
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National Hunting and Fishing Day: A Personal Perspective
National Hunting and Fishing Day is this Saturday, Sept. 28. Our Governor Pete Ricketts, an avid sportsman, has proclaimed Sept. 28 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska. This is a significant day. No, this is not just another one of those celebratory days, not by a long shot. This day is deeply personal …
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Texas Anglers Starting Balloon Roundup to Raise Littering Awareness
Galveston fishing boat captain begins a ‘Balloon Roundup’ that will raise awareness to the dangers of balloon releases. Captain Shane Cantrell and his crew have begun to raise awareness to the common celebration of the balloon release by treating it as the pollution that it is. Cantrell told the Houston Chronicle, “I don’t remember seeing
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Ever Hear the Eerie Chorus of 17 Loons Singing Together?
For those of us who have spent a lifetime seeking out the beauty of the loon’s song, this will be a real treat. Joanne Long hit the jackpot back at the end of August when she happened to be at Drew’s Lake in Aroostook County, Maine. 17 loons went swimming by, and fortunately for the
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Our Top 10 Favorite CanCooker Recipes of All Time
Who’s in the mood for some of the most delicious (and easy) meals made in a CanCooker? We’ve compiled our favorites. A top 10 list of recipes is like a piece of straw in a haystack; it’s basically all you’ll find online and in magazines. But we aren’t sharing any old ranking in this exceptional
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Win Your Choice of Optic Kits From Leupold
The giveaway standards have been set: Leupold is awarding three winners with some incredible stuff. It’s the time of year where everyone is eager to make final adjustments at the range, get back out into the woods, and savor the fall hunting season for all it’s worth. In the spirit of honoring the hardworking and
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Youth Fishing Instructor Workshops
Again this is not new news, just trying to spread the word: Become a certified youth fishing instructor this fall LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will certify youth fishing instructors in Lincoln and North Platte this fall. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers …
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Shark Gets Extremely Close to Two Miami Beachgoers
Here’s what it looks like to be up to your chest in the ocean and have to out-swim a shark that’s between you and the shore. Florida, and in this case Miami, has more than its fair share of sharks, and this video proves it. Imagine being up to your chest in the ocean, barely
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Photo Of The Day By Justin Coomber
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Lines” by Justin Coomber. Location: Western Cape, South Africa. “Riders descend a dusty hill…
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Signs
I believe that one of the most important skills that any outdoors-person can possess is observation–being able to sense things in “the wild” and interpret what they mean. Us trappers call it “reading sign”. It is knowing tracks and seeing trails, and a lot more than that. Trapping is a great way to hone those …
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Here’s How to Make Yourself Some Bulletproof Armor for $30
If you’re a fan of Do-It-Yourself projects, you are going to love this one. You can make your own amazing bulletproof armor for $30. Body armor is something that it can never really hurt to have around. But of course to get really good, useful, body armor, you have to pay more than what most of
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How to Really Sight in a Rifle with Only One Shot
oembed rumble video here *This post and video originally appeared on TheSticksOutfitters.com Bet you didn’t think it was possible to sight in a rifle scope with one shot. We’ve all been there, in The Sticks or at the range with a new rifle and/or a new scope, wondering how many rounds you’re going to have
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Learn How to Break Handcuff Zip Ties in One Easy Step
This is one way to break handcuff zip ties for those of you who like to be prepared for any situation. These guys take a minute to demonstrate on how to break handcuff zip ties, and it is a nugget of knowledge to store away just in case. This is one of those tips you
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The Most Important Safety Precaution to Take With a Bolt-Action Rifle
Here’s a procedure for loading and unloading your bolt-action rifle safely. Know your weapon and make firearm safety a habit. Janis Putelis has a custom Weaver rifle built on a Remington Model 700 bolt-action. He takes us through his loading and unloading procedure to illustrate and emphasize firearm safety with a bolt-action rifle. This is
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Gun Shop Actually Has a Jar of Shame for Rounds from “Unloaded” Guns
It’s okay to laugh… but don’t be the one to give the anti-gun crowd a reason to complain! Here’s a good-humored reminder about a serious issue. So, with the holidays over, it’s time to hit the gun shops, checking for sales or for something to go with that new firearm you got. Remember not to be “that
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Fish Tanks
Honestly, I have been thinking of what might be a good blog post for today. I always have a bunch of ideas, but none of them seemed like good ideas today. So, I started scrolling back through some pictures to see if something might come to mind. . . . I noticed a bunch of …
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This 40-Shot Pistol from 1878 Was Once a VERY High-Capacity Weapon
Hide the anti-gunners as this old 40 shot pistol will blow their minds. This 40-shot pistol dates way back to 1878. Ian from Forgotten Weapons checks out the incredibly high capacity Guycot 40-Shot Chain Pistol. Question of the day: in how many states or areas is this pistol, made way back in 1878, illegal to own
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