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…
Grouse is the best bird, hands down. There, I’ve said it. It even beats chicken in my book, and that’s a steep hill to climb. If you don’t agree with me, chances are you haven’t made roast grouse the way…
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…
As dyed-in-the-wool carnivore, I’m a huge fan of game meat. The taste is hard to beat, in my not so humble opinion, and it’s healthier for you. I’ll admit it: I prefer venison over beef now (even though I’m a…
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…
For most folks, big game season winds down in November or December. Don’t hit the couch with a hot drink and the remote, though. You–yes, you–have work to do. In truth, there is little down time between seasons for real…
Famous comedian, Rodney Dangerfield, always complained he “didn’t get no respect.” If ever a rifle cartridge could say the same thing, the .280 Remington is it. By design, the .280 competes with the .270 Winchester, yet hunters pass it by…
Chronic Wasting Disease. If you’ve been hunting for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term. You may have heard it’s a disease similar to mad cow, but you’ve also heard that it may or may not affect humans.…
When you’re butchering your deer or elk, you may notice a lot of fat on the critter. Don’t throw it out, just because it’s too gamey to eat. You can easily make tallow container candles that burn well and have…
Now that we’ve been in hunting season, you may be thinking how you’re going to care for your game meat. Should you hang your game meat or butcher it? If your venison always tastes gamey after you hang it, or…
