Spring means one thing to upland bird hunters: Turkey Time! There are at least 100 ways to scout for and hunt spring turkeys; 99 will leave you hungry, 1 will put a big tom in your freezer. Here to show…
The United States in 1934 stood at the abyss. The Great Depression had ruined countless lives. Families lived in shanty towns and drifted across the Great Plains toward California or any place which held the slightest hope they could reverse…
While there are many fine choices in modern, lightweight tents, they are expensive and add weight to a hunter’s pack. There is a way, however, to hunt fast and light, yet have shelter at hand in any wooded environment. Our…
The latest hipster craze has an ironic and unexpected twist, according to the Wall Street Journal. In pursuit of ever purer and exclusive organic, sustainable foods, uber-cool urbanites have discovered hunting. Hunters have always known they eat better than the…
Crossbows. How can something so simple generate so much controversy? Crossbows are, at present, displacing standard bows, whether recurve or compound, from the market. In other words, more hunters are buying crossbows than standard bows each year. Many crossbow buyers…
Every hunter needs a good rimfire rifle. They are excellent for inexpensive training and hunting, but which cartridges and loads are best? Until 1960, when Winchester introduced the .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, the question had three simple answers. .22 Short,…
Handgun hunting is, without a doubt, a fantastic challenge. You have to get in close–bow hunting close. It’s also much harder to hit well with a handgun. To make it even more difficult, try to ground stalk you prospective dinner. …
What’s the best shotgun gauge? What is a shotgun gauge? These are basic questions all scatter-gun hunters must answer. Many people are confused about gauges, a situation made worse by all the folk-lore out there. Here’s a great, to the…
Small game hunting is fun. It sharpens a hunter’s eye, stalking skills, and marksmanship. But wait, there’s more… Amp up the fun with primitive weapons. Leave the laser and thermal sighted AR at home and try a handmade self bow…
We here at LocaCarnivore love to hunt bear. They are a supreme challenge in spot and stalk states, and magnificent, powerful animals. Plus, they’re tasty–real tasty. We’ve published several pieces in the past on bear gear, as well as dangerous…