Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: Assess Your Risks
Assessing your personal risks to prepare for an emergency may seem daunting but it does not have to be. Here are six simple questions to help you know when it is time to leave your location.
Hunting and Outdoors
Whether you do it for food or sport, you’ll get the most out of your hunt with the tips, news and tricks you’ll find here. Our insightful hunting articles cover everything from gear advice and game identification techniques to choosing the right firearm and ammunition for different environments, seasons and wildlife. We also cover the very latest outdoor survival tips and how to better prepare for the harsh outdoor environment. If you’re looking for the latest hunting and outdoors information, you’ll find it right here on The Shooter’s Log.
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Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Invest in a Top Quality Watertight Case
Originally purchased for a floating trip down the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, my Pelican 1015 Micro Case is by far one of the most valuable pieces of camping equipment I own. A watertight case protects your essential survival gear from the elements and accidental falls in the water.
Ammunition
Semiauto Salvation: Federal 10mm Auto
The Federal Semiauto Salvation 10mm Auto shakes things up for handgun hunters. It regains traction after it being dismissed by the federal agencies for the recoil being too heavy. Discover why Federal’s entry is such a powerful game-changer in this post.
Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: 5 Free Fire Starters
Knowing how to start a fire is essential outdoor and survival skill. If you carry flint and steel with you at all times, then you are already prepared. However, there is nothing wrong with having back up. Did you know you could make fire starters from plenty of things you can find lying around the house? Here are five free and frugal fire starters you probably didn’t know you already had!
Camping & Survival
Prepper Talk: An Easy Way to Preserve Cheese
You can extend the shelf life of your cheese by simply applying a wax shell. It’s easier than you think. Read this article to learn how to preserve your cheese.
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: Canning Supply Storage Solutions
Storing glass jars, metal lids and screw rims for canning is challenging. And keeping all your supplies together helps reduce prepping costs. Read these tips to help you keep them all in one place.
Camping & Survival
Three Steps to Take to Prepare for Unpredictable Severe Spring Weather
Spring has definitely sprung! And with that comes crazy, unpredictable weather. Tornados and snowstorms in the same state? Wild fires and flash floods are also a threat in the greater part of the United States. Start by stockpiling water, canned goods and emergency lighting. You will need more than that, though. Be prepared for all of it with our three simple steps.
Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: 10 Uses for Glow Sticks
If you have children, you have probably purchased plenty of dollar store glow sticks. They are fun for a few hours. However, have you thought about purchasing light sticks for yourself? As a back up light source that requires no batteries or electricity, light sticks have a wide variety of functions. Pack a few in your camping gear for these ten suggested uses.
Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Perform a Gear Check
It has been a year since you have packed up the tent and other camping gear. That gives mice and bugs plenty of time to make a meal out of your stuff. Before finding problems out at the campsite, set up your gear in the backyard to avoid disappoints and heart ache. Performing a gear check gives you a chance to repair, patch and replace.
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: 20 Uses for Paracord
Paracord is stronger and has more options than most standard nylon cords. In a survival situation, the paracord is usually the better option. Why? Read this Quick Prepper Tip to find out!