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.
As the days become shorter and the leaves begin to change, hunters across this great nation are preparing for their respective seasons in mind, body, and spirit. Guns come out of storage; decoys cleaned and repainted. Bows are shot and deer silhouette targets are popping up in suburban backyards. Read this article to learn more about preparing for your first big game hunt.
September is National Preparedness Month. FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, sponsors of the effort, use this month to encourage Americans to prepare for natural and manmade disasters. Many of us already have our plan in place and a bug-out bag stocked and ready. Others are just starting out and need a little guidance. Not only does building a local prepper community with those you trust fight off isolation, it provides help and security. If your friends and family aren’t prepared, make National Preparedness month the time you talk to them about the importance of preparing.
Your arsenal wasn’t built in a day, and your body won’t be either. Start with basic exercises. Think about your stance for shooting. It doesn’t matter if it’s an Isosceles or Weaver stance, kneeling or prone, what’s the most important component? Read this article to learn more.
Hunters can now add elk to their activities due to the increase in restoration and conversation programs in many areas of the United States. Read the post for more information and a great recipe for using the elk you bagged.
Whether you’re alone in a remote location, pumping gas past the hours of normal street traffic or dropping the kids off at school, everyone runs the risk of being a first responder. It may be your best friend, a loved one at a gas station…or it could be you. The whys and hows, the lessons learned and armchair quarterbacking can all be handled later, because when you are the primary first responder, life—possibly your own—is on the line. Are you prepared?
Doves are one of the most hunted game birds: cleaning them by hand is easy to do and gives you a delicious ingredient for soma great recipes. Read this post to try two of the author’s favorite recipes for enjoying dove in your campsite or home.
Fire is an essential tool when you’re hiking or camping and there is an ingenious way to make one without matches. Read this post to learn how to make one with 3 simple ingredients: a soda can, a chocolate bar and sunshine.
Discover 5 tips to help you make the best of the Canadian geese hunting season and understand the differences in migratory patterns. Make sure you hunt where the birds are, hunt the flight path, use the right decoys, learn how to “hide in plain sight” and shoot the roost.
Preparing yourself for a successful dove hunting season includes being ready for the dove’s tendency to rocket, making sure you and your dog stay hydrated, properly setting up your decoys and following the rules of the United States Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS).
Srengthening your body’s secondary muscle groups, such as your shoulders, calves and hands, makes your shooting more gains seconds for your shooting and hunting activities. These exercises can be done without expensive gym memberships or special equipment, in your own home or back yard.