Can you still subsistence hunt in the U.S.? What does it mean to subsistence hunt? In simple terms it is feeding yourself off the land. At one time, people in the United States–what would become the United States–subsistence hunted and…
There are three subsistence hunting, homestead, farm guns you must own. If you want to live off the land, you must have the right tools. Whether you are a subsistence hunter, homesteader, farmer, or just like to live prepared to…
There’s no middle ground when it comes to the 10mm Auto. Shooters either love it—some to rapture—or they deride it as overrated and unnecessary. For a long time the doubters almost prevailed. Introduced in 1983, the “Ten” drew little initial…
The .45 ACP pistol cartridge is popular in the United States. So popular, it could wear the title “America’s Cartridge.” It is synonymous with power and the all-American philosophy, “More is Better.” Like our muscle cars, it is big, hard…
“But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head clean off, you’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’” With those immortal words, actor Clint Eastwood elevated…
There’s an old Eskimo saying, “No foot, no dog.” In blunt terms, any creature which depends on its legs to survive can’t afford foot problems. Hunters rely on their feet. Blisters, twisted ankles, bruised heels, any foot problem can bring…
Bears are serious business. Each year, numerous people are maimed or killed by bears throughout North America. Thanks to conservation efforts, bear numbers are on the rise. Both bear species, black bears and grizzlies, are dangerous under the wrong circumstances. …
Just a few decades ago, people who lived or hunted in bear country considered firearms, handguns in particular, as the sole defense against bear attack. Then bear spray appeared on the scene and ignited a debate as emotionally charged and…