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Andrew Jackson learned to walk in the mountains and has spent much of his life exploring the outdoors. He is equally at home in the woods, at the range, or on the gunsmithing bench, and loves to build guns almost as much as he enjoys shooting them. His travels have taken him to the four corners of the United States. Though his favorite hunting spot is in Alaska, Kansas deer taste better.
man cleaning disassembled rifle

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Rifle: When, How & With What?

Everybody knows that you should clean your gun. However, it seems that no two people can agree on how or how often ...
deer in the forest

How Long Do Deer Live – White-Tailed Deer Lifespan Explained!

Ask four deer hunters how old they consider a mature buck to be, and you’ll get four different answers. What’s interesting is ...
deer antler knife on hide

How to Tan a Deer Hide? DIY The Easy Way

Stalking a deer then harvesting the animal is satisfying, but your job doesn’t end when you pull the trigger or release the ...
pistol resting on fallen tree trunk

How and Why You Should Carry a Sidearm While Hunting

What comes to mind when you think of an armed outdoorsman? It’s probably a man carrying a rifle, striding into the wilderness ...
deer stalking

The Art of Deer Stalking: Stealthy Hunting on Foot

Most hunters in the US use some sort of hunting stand, allowing them to sit (typically obscured by a blind or out ...
handheld radio used for camping

Ham Radio 101: 3 Types Of Ham Radios and Licenses Explained!

Amateur radio is an engaging hobby that can be practiced by anybody who wants to apply for a license and buy a ...
ham radio on ground

8 Best Handheld Ham Radios Reviewed (Cheap, Survival, Most Powerful)

Communication is vital when you’re exploring the wilderness. Venturing for miles into the forest without backup is one of the most dangerous ...
Hunters men with trophy in rural field

How to Hunt with a Partner (7 Steps To Success)

Whether your target animal is bear, crow, coyote, deer, or squirrel, hunting is a challenging and satisfying activity. Sometimes you can enjoy ...
mountain rescue officer holding radio

8 Best Long Range Two Way Radios (Walkie Talkies, Manpack, Mobile Radios)

One of the most sought-after features for walkie talkies is a longer range. Some boast a 36-mile range, which sounds wonderful until ...
man speaking through a stringed can

Walkie-Talkie Lingo & Codes Explained – Beginner’s Guide!

Radios are excellent for facilitating long-distance communication. Two-way walkie talkies are especially indispensable for hunters. I wouldn’t hunt with a partner without ...
Backbag

8 Best Hunting Backpacks Reviewed (Backcountry, Deer, Elk Hunting & Hauling Meat)

Nothing brings a good hunt down like taking a deer and then realizing you have no way of taking the meat back ...
electronic predator call

A Complete Guide to Using An Electronic Coyote Call

An electronic predator call is one of your most important coyote hunting tools, second only to your rifle. You could be naked ...
Coyote Hunting 101 Tips and Tricks For Success

How To Hunt Coyotes: All The Tips & Tricks For Success

Predator hunting is in a tier above deer hunting. Deer are prey. It is their lot in life to be hunted. While ...
hunter with rifle and binocs

6 Best Binoculars for Hunting (Deer, Elk & Other Game)

If you’re hunting, you need binoculars. It’s as simple as that. In order to ethically take a shot, you need to identify ...
hunter with rifle slinged at his back

Rifles 101: Common Rifle Types & Actions

Bolt-action, lever-action, semi-automatic—what do they all mean? Your rifle’s action determines what type of gun it is and how it works. There ...
different bullets

Basic Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types, Explained!

There is a vast array of bullets out there, described with terminology such as “.30 cal” and “HPBT.” All of these fancy ...
hunter aiming a rifle

8 Rifle Shooting Stances You Should Know! (Hunting and Target)

Rifles are accurate firearms capable of making long-range shots. However, taking advantage of this capability can be difficult when you don’t have ...
pistol aimed

7 Main Pistol Shooting Stances Explained! (One and Two Handed Positions)

Pistols can be difficult to shoot accurately. They lack a stock, which prevents you from hold them against your torso for stability. ...

man cleaning disassembled rifle

The Ultimate Guide to Cleaning Your Rifle: When, How & With What?

Everybody knows that you should clean your gun. However, it seems that no two people can agree on how or how often ...
deer in the forest

How Long Do Deer Live – White-Tailed Deer Lifespan Explained!

Ask four deer hunters how old they consider a mature buck to be, and you’ll get four different answers. What’s interesting is ...
deer antler knife on hide

How to Tan a Deer Hide? DIY The Easy Way

Stalking a deer then harvesting the animal is satisfying, but your job doesn’t end when you pull the trigger or release the ...
pistol resting on fallen tree trunk

How and Why You Should Carry a Sidearm While Hunting

What comes to mind when you think of an armed outdoorsman? It’s probably a man carrying a rifle, striding into the wilderness ...
deer stalking

The Art of Deer Stalking: Stealthy Hunting on Foot

Most hunters in the US use some sort of hunting stand, allowing them to sit (typically obscured by a blind or out ...
handheld radio used for camping

Ham Radio 101: 3 Types Of Ham Radios and Licenses Explained!

Amateur radio is an engaging hobby that can be practiced by anybody who wants to apply for a license and buy a ...
ham radio on ground

8 Best Handheld Ham Radios Reviewed (Cheap, Survival, Most Powerful)

Communication is vital when you’re exploring the wilderness. Venturing for miles into the forest without backup is one of the most dangerous ...
Hunters men with trophy in rural field

How to Hunt with a Partner (7 Steps To Success)

Whether your target animal is bear, crow, coyote, deer, or squirrel, hunting is a challenging and satisfying activity. Sometimes you can enjoy ...
mountain rescue officer holding radio

8 Best Long Range Two Way Radios (Walkie Talkies, Manpack, Mobile Radios)

One of the most sought-after features for walkie talkies is a longer range. Some boast a 36-mile range, which sounds wonderful until ...
man speaking through a stringed can

Walkie-Talkie Lingo & Codes Explained – Beginner’s Guide!

Radios are excellent for facilitating long-distance communication. Two-way walkie talkies are especially indispensable for hunters. I wouldn’t hunt with a partner without ...
Backbag

8 Best Hunting Backpacks Reviewed (Backcountry, Deer, Elk Hunting & Hauling Meat)

Nothing brings a good hunt down like taking a deer and then realizing you have no way of taking the meat back ...
electronic predator call

A Complete Guide to Using An Electronic Coyote Call

An electronic predator call is one of your most important coyote hunting tools, second only to your rifle. You could be naked ...
Coyote Hunting 101 Tips and Tricks For Success

How To Hunt Coyotes: All The Tips & Tricks For Success

Predator hunting is in a tier above deer hunting. Deer are prey. It is their lot in life to be hunted. While ...
hunter with rifle and binocs

6 Best Binoculars for Hunting (Deer, Elk & Other Game)

If you’re hunting, you need binoculars. It’s as simple as that. In order to ethically take a shot, you need to identify ...
hunter with rifle slinged at his back

Rifles 101: Common Rifle Types & Actions

Bolt-action, lever-action, semi-automatic—what do they all mean? Your rifle’s action determines what type of gun it is and how it works. There ...
different bullets

Basic Bullet Sizes, Calibers, and Types, Explained!

There is a vast array of bullets out there, described with terminology such as “.30 cal” and “HPBT.” All of these fancy ...
hunter aiming a rifle

8 Rifle Shooting Stances You Should Know! (Hunting and Target)

Rifles are accurate firearms capable of making long-range shots. However, taking advantage of this capability can be difficult when you don’t have ...
pistol aimed

7 Main Pistol Shooting Stances Explained! (One and Two Handed Positions)

Pistols can be difficult to shoot accurately. They lack a stock, which prevents you from hold them against your torso for stability. ...