Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: 30 Uses for a Coffee Filter
In this QPT, we share our alternative uses for a coffee filter. Tell us your suggestions after you read this quick prepper tip.
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: Take a Tarp… or Two
You learn a lot of lessons when you are still a wet-behind-the-ears camper. Through numerous camping fails, I have learned that packing a few extra multi-purpose items can turn a potential camping disaster into a weekend of camping success. One of those items is the humble, plastic tarp.
Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Prepare Food Beforehand
It might sound pretty Type A of me, but I preplan, prepare and pre-package every meal before I go camping. Does this make me a control freak? No, it doesn’t. It makes me smart. Preparing the weekend’s meals saves time and space.
Hunting and Outdoors
Women Afield—Turkey Hunting for Rookies, Part 2
Veteran turkey hunter and award-winning outdoor writer Lisa Metheny opens the door in the two-part series to those interested in learning more about turkey hunting. Read Lisa’s article to learn how you can start enjoying turkey hunting.
Camping & Survival
Quick Prepper Tip: 13 Ways to Use a Trash Bag
Plastic bags come in a variety of shapes and sizes as well as a variety of uses. From groceries to trash, that plastic bag can do so much more. Read this article to learn some good tips and tricks for upcycling that old plastic bag into something useful.
Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Five Essential Survival Items
Even during the most luxurious camping trip can have tragic consequences; bad weather, accidents, bears and getting lost are quite probable during even the shortest of trips. You may think you are fully prepared, but what will happen if bears rip up your tent while you are out hiking or raccoons ransack your food? Pack along these five essential life savers to put your mind at ease.
Hunting and Outdoors
Women Afield—Turkey Hunting for Rookies, Part 1
Veteran turkey hunter and award-winning outdoor writer Lisa Metheny opens the door to those interested in learning more about turkey hunting. Read Lisa’s article to learn how you can start enjoying turkey hunting.
Hunting and Outdoors
Women Afield—Winter Weather Hunting Safety Tips, Part 3
In part 3 of this series on hunting in the often brutal winter months, discover the right way to mark your path into and out of the area and stay safe from other predators after you make a kill. Knowing what to do when you’re out in the unforgiving cold is what gets you home to your family, safe and sound. Check out this 3 part series on enjoying winter hunting and coming home safe and sound.
Archery
Cold Weather Shooting
You are different physiologically in the cold. Your blood flows differently. Your breathing will change. You may shiver or hunch more when shooting in cold weather. Tasks that were extremely simple at 70 degrees, such as taking your time, drawing in a deep breath, and slowly squeezing the trigger are all downright unpleasant at 10 degrees. Read this article to learn how to overcome cold weather shooting obstacles and have a successful hunt.
Camping & Survival
Aloe Vera, the Green Gem—Why Every Prepper Should be Growing One!
The Aloe Vera plant is a serious contender for a top health aid around your home or campsite. Check out this article about uses, storage and growing your own.