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.
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.
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!
In this QPT, we share our alternative uses for a coffee filter. Tell us your suggestions after you read this quick prepper tip.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.