OUTDOORS

Jordan Estrada   10.28.21 As we prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day 2021 in a few weeks, here’s an uplifting story of veteran recognition and accomplishment out of Maine. From MilitaryWarriors.Org: On September 13-20, 2021, four Skills4Life heroes were invited to hunt moose in Maine. Maine issued nearly 20 tag permits to out-of-state veterans. Military Warriors Support Foundation

Morgan Rogue   10.28.21 While I can get a fire going with natural tinders, it’s awfully convenient to have a fire starter handy to get the fire going quick and hot. While yes, you can absolutely make your own fire starters, having already made fire starters on hand is also really convenient. I do both, I buy

Rusty S.   10.29.21 In this special AUGtober episode of TFBTV, James Reeves is at Steyr’s US headquarters to talk about the history of the Steyr AUG rifle. James interviews Brian Marshall, a Steyr Academy instructor and AUG scholar. Brian walks through the history of this iconic rifle with James on this episode. By the way, if

So it was my first time going to The Wilderness Gathering and it was AWESOME! So many very talented bush crafters and skilled outdoorsman. The outdoors workshops were brilliant, I learned many new things including: making primitive fish traps, snares, survival tips, friction fire, flint snapping and so much more! Despite some pretty crap weather

Morgan Rogue   10.28.21 While I can get a fire going with natural tinders, it’s awfully convenient to have a fire starter handy to get the fire going quick and hot. While yes, you can absolutely make your own fire starters, having already made fire starters on hand is also really convenient. I do both, I buy

Adam Scepaniak   10.27.21 Archery season is in full swing across the US for tons of medium- and big-game animals. Whether you are chasing speed goats (antelope) in Wyoming or simply pursuing whitetail deer in the Midwest, one common vane between all archery hunters is that a laser rangefinder can be an invaluable tool. It instills confidence

Jordan Estrada   10.26.21 Deer’s Looking at you, Kid When I got my hunter safety certificate several decades ago, experienced hunters talked about tree stands like they were a cloak of invisibility. “Deer don’t look up,” they would say. “You’re up in a tree stand, you don’t even need to wear camo.” Maybe that was true twenty

Luke Cuenco   10.25.21 Depending on where in the country you’ve grown up, winter gear can either be as familiar to you as your underwear is or completely foreign to you. Having grown up in the pacific northwest, and has traveled extensively through Canada during the winter months, I’ve had my fair share of experience with cold

Rusty S.   10.24.21 In this episode of TFBTV, Hop previews the newest model of the venerable Mossberg 590 shotgun: the 590S. The Mossberg 590S is everything you know and love about the 590, but with some internal tweaks that allow it to reliably cycle mini shells without the use of an adapter. The new 590S, and

Morgan Rogue   10.20.21 I love being able to find free food in the wild. Searching for and identifying wild edibles seems intimidating because of the mass amount of plants, as well as the consequences in case you identify incorrectly. I get that. That’s what this post is about! To give you confidence to get out there

Ben Ryder   10.22.21 Let’s take a look at another great option in the Ultralight hunting rifle market, the Christensen Arms Mesa Titanium Edition. The rifle market has changed dramatically over the last few decades and if you are still hunting with your dad or granddads old rifle, it may be time to consider an upgrade. While

Join me on a solo winter bushcraft camp in the snow. I set up the canvas lavvu tent, install the woodstove and make a fire in preparation for the incoming snowstorm. Winter camping in the snow can be great fun if you are prepared with the right winter clothing and sleep system. During the first

Derrek Sigler   10.21.21 With the rumor mill swirling with notions of supply chain shortages, it is a good idea to start picking up holiday gifts while the stuff you want is in stock. It is even better when you can save some money with select retailers offering early-bird holiday sales. If you’re on the lookout for

Luke Cuenco   10.20.21 The ubiquitous camp shovel (or E-Tool/Entrenchment Tool) is something that every camper should have as part of their standard camping tool kit. For those that don’t know, a camp shovel or e-tool is a miniaturized and usually foldable shovel that can be packed away and carried along with you for a variety of

Luke Cuenco   10.19.21 The combat or tactical knife is considered by many to be a relic of the past. Perhaps something to be used more as a tool rather than a weapon. However true that may be with the advent of modern firearms and sidearms, the knife can still be a handy defensive tool that also

Jordan Estrada   10.12.21 How long can you subsist on beef jerky, granola bars, and trail mix before your body demands a real meal? Mountain House and Backpacker’s Pantry products are great, but what else could you use from a regular supermarket? It’s no secret that specialty foods marketed to the outdoor community have a high per-calorie