Archery
The Second Rut—Myth or Opportunity?
As firearm deer seasons head into the coldest months of the year, in many northern climes, the Whitetail rut is over or winding down. Or is it?
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Hunting and Outdoors
12 Tips for a Safe Holiday Hunt
It is a tradition around my house—when my son returns home every Christmas—we head to the pheasant fields for a bird hunt. He generally hasn’t hunted since the previous Christmas, so the first thing we review is the 12 Rules of Hunter Safety as featured in the www.HunterEdCourse.com online hunters safety course.
Hunting and Outdoors
Deer Down — Tips for Processing Your Own Game Meat
You hunted hard all season. You spent the summer cutting shooting lanes and putting up stands. You cemented relationships with property owners that give you permission to hunt. You worked hard all season, and things finally came together. You shot a deer. The adrenaline has risen and subsided, and you stand over your trophy. Now what?
General
Pearl Harbor — Priorities
Far too many Americans can recite a movie quote believing it to be history or mourn a life of a movie actor taken too soon. Let’s not forget the unsung heroes; the real history makers. Let’s remember who and why this is a day of remembrance that will live in infamy…
Archery
Coping With a Loss — Wounded Deer
Failing to recover a wounded animal hurts on many levels and stirs a plethora of emotions. Join this hunter on his journey with the ups and downs of tracking a wounded buck.
General
Did the Carcano Change History and Kill President Kennedy?
Was a Carcano actually used? Was Oswald found with a Carcano in his possession? That is up for some debate.
Hunting and Outdoors
Tips for the Migrating Waterfowler
High duck populations make hunting easier, except when you travel by air with expensive, heavy gear. Use these tips to minimize the expense and still have a great time.
Reviews
A Prepper Gift List for the Non-Prepper
If you’re not a prepper, check this list of not-so-common gift ideas for your favorite prepper and maybe even for yourself. Whether you’re drawn to a simple shovel or a fancy food dehydrator, there’s something on this holiday gift list for every prepper you know.
News
The Eleventh Hour, of the Eleventh Day, of the Eleventh Month…
For those who served, regardless of time, duty station, branch of service, Cheaper Than Dirt! wishes to offer you a heartfelt and well deserved “Thank You for Your Service.”
Hunting and Outdoors
5 Tips for Hunter Safety
Opening day of the hunting season is exciting…and there are some easy ways to make sure you’re ready and have a safe time while you’re out there.