Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 3: Get Your Car Ready

By Suzanne Wiley   October 27, 2013

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Seventy percent of injuries reported in winter weather are due to car accidents. Hazardous weather conditions like blizzards, heavy snow, freezing rain and sleet can cause poor visibility, slick roads, road obstructions and damaging road hazards. It is best to stay off the roads when winter weather is predicted. However, road travel is sometimes necessary. Preparing your car for winter weather may make your driving less treacherous. Following is a checklist for getting your car ready for winter. Many of them you can do yourself.

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Safety and Training

There is no Such Thing as an “Accidental Discharge…”

By Suzanne Wiley   October 27, 2013

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While I suspect all negligent discharges do not occur on purpose (the opposite of accidental), if looking critically at the definition of what accidental and negligent means, you will find that in fact, accidental discharges are intentional and 100 percent avoidable. Negligence means, “Failure to take proper care in doing something.” An accidental discharge is just that—you did not take the correct precautionary steps to prevent the gun from firing. Read this article to learn more about handling firearms safely.

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Camping & Survival

30 Days of Preparing for Severe Winter Weather Day 2: Winterize Your House

By Suzanne Wiley   October 26, 2013

Though acts of God are unavoidable and unpredictable, they aren’t necessarily unpreventable. There is plenty you can do to winterize your home before severe winter weather strikes. Here are five ways to winterize your home in preparation to prevent damage during a winter storm.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Hunting Training: Once in a Lifetime Hunt!

By CTD Blogger   October 25, 2013

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The higher the physical demands of your hunt the harder you need to train for it. By “harder,” I mean how dedicated to your training you must be. Slacking off in your training will show up on the hunt. If you have not prepped for the hunt, it will not end with good memories and you will not want to do it again. Just a little pre-hunt planning, training and conditioning will give you the hunt of a lifetime. Read this article for a few suggestions that may make your dream hunt have pleasant memories worth telling.

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How-To

Women Afield — Tips for Field Judging Bears

By Lisa Metheny   October 21, 2013

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Each hunter has their own version of a “trophy class” bear. Many hunters and guides will tell you black bear is one of the most challenging animals to field judge. Lisa Metheny shares a few simple tips on field judging bear you can use to make your next bear hunting expedition a success.

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Camping & Survival

The Budget Bug-Out Bag: 20 Cheap Essentials

By Suzanne Wiley   October 20, 2013

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Don’t let the price of prepping scare you off. If you are strapped for cash, you can build a budget bug-out bag perfect for your car, or for an unexpected disaster that will keep you dry, fed, warm, and hydrated for 24 hours. Here is a list of essential items, most of them well under $10.

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Camping & Survival

Buried Treasures — Three Roots to Harvest This Fall

By Lisa Metheny   October 19, 2013

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Fall is typically the best time to harvest roots…in the cooler weather the plants start storing up nutrients to make it through the winter. Discover three of the most versatile roots for cooking and healing.

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Firearms

AR-15 Barrels 101

By Jerry Kraus   October 18, 2013

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Discover how to pick the right barrel, Chrome Molly Steel or Stainless Steel (Match Grade), by picking the right tool for the job at hand. Whether you’re defending your home or ranch, participating in a CMP match or want extreme accuracy at long ranges, there is an AR-15 barrel that’s just right for you.

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