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.
Make sure you take the right steps to stay safe when hunting in the winter, including letting someone know where you’ll be. Read part 2 of this 3-part series for the 3 most important steps.
Over the last 30 days, I shared a tip each day to help you prepare for spring storms and the stinging heat of summer. There are tips for all outdoor enthusiasts from shooters, campers and hikers to preppers and survivalists. Some of the tips are fun, like staying safe during a day at the lake. Some are serious, such as preparing for hurricane season. It is my hope that you have found them all to be informative and practical. In case you have missed any, here is a list of all 30 daily tips.
There are an estimated 3 to 4 million lakes in the United States. One study even found that lake destinations were the number one spot for travel in 2012. This does not surprise me. Lakes offer plenty of recreational activities at an extremely low price. These natural bodies of water come with risks. Most drownings are due to unexpected exposure to the water. For children ages 1 to 4, drowning is the leading cause of death. Even adults who know how to swim are at risk for drowning. Most drownings are preventable. A day at the lake can be fun, safe and accident-free if you always follow these 15 safety tips.
Preppers will tell you they practice prepping as a way to be prepared for what the future may hold. Of course none of us really know what tomorrow or even the next hour will bring. So it is probably wise to plan ahead at least a little bit. It does not matter if you are the type that plans for the end of the world scenario or someone who just wants to have a few essentials on hand in case of an emergency; having a basic first aid kit assembled and within reach is a good idea.
I hope that you have plenty of non-perishable food stored for a potential power outage, but that does not necessarily mean you have to throw out your refrigerated items right away. Using two terra cotta pots, sand, water and a cotton cloth or towel, you can make an evaporative refrigeration system called a Zeer Pot.
Have you ever asked yourself: “Why does (the other guy) get a nice buck every year when I do all the right things, and hunt where good bucks are known to be but still come up short?” It’s a tough question. However, we have the answers you are looking for.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25-31, which gives you plenty of time and no excuses not to be prepared. The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, while the Eastern Pacific hurricane season starts May 15. Both seasons end on November 30. Hurricanes cause heavy rainfall, flooding, tornados, rip currents and high, damaging winds. Depending on the severity of the hurricane—measured in categories one to five on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale—city officials might make evacuation mandatory. If you live in a hurricane-prone area, keep trees and shrubbery trimmed. When a hurricane watch or warning alert comes through your NOAA emergency weather alert radio, put your bug-out or bug-in plan in place. Whether you choose to leave or stay, you need a plan and supplies for both.
Hunting wild game during any season has its challenges, but hunting during the often brutal and unforgiving weather of winter has its own set of unique challenges. Conditions can change in a matter of minutes during the winter months turning a casual hunting excursion into a survival situation. Knowing how to stay safe while hunting during the winter months is important. Check out this 3 part series on enjoying winter hunting and coming home safe and sound.
Knowing how to start a fire can possibly save your life. It is one of the most essential survivor skills one should know if they are serious about learning how to survive in an emergency or disaster. Here are five really good reasons for knowing how to start a fire.
Heat over exposure causes hyperthermia and in turn, heat-related illnesses. Hyperthermia is when our bodies cannot regulate our body temperature in extreme heat. This includes heat cramps, heat rash, heat fatigue, heat syncope, sunburn, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. Our bodies cool themselves when it is hot through sweating, but sometimes sweating is not enough. Sometimes, especially when it is very humid, our sweat does not evaporate fast enough and does not allow heat to escape. This is when we can suffer from a heat-related illness.