When the leaves are off the trees and the weather is cold, squirrel season becomes the art of the sniper. Here are my tips to aid in your success while late season squirrel hunting. Petersens Hunting In early season when the leaves are on the trees, squirrels are less wary of intrusion into their domain and less […]
What exactly is an upland gun? Well it is a shotgun that is well suited to hunting the small game of the upland areas. We all have our favorites and here are some of the reasons why the upland gun is unlike any other firearm out there. What was the first shotgun you owned that […]
A shotgun might be the most universal hunting weapon ever devised. Pick the right load for your game and you’re all set. Whether you’re hunting doves or bears at close range, a shotgun is very versatile. If you use the wrong load, though, a hunt could go bad quickly. I start with the very smallest game one […]
Watching other hunters afield can be quite comical. This Elmer Fudd knock off is just a lesson in comedy. Witness Mr. Fudd try to get a hare in one of the most comical displays of hunting failure ever. So you think the antics of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd are all cartoon fiction? Well meet […]
Many of us remember growing up in a house with a .22 caliber rifle in a closet or behind a door. I grew up with two such rifles that were ready for duty if called upon to defend the homestead. Here is why a .22 rifle is necessary for the wilds and homestead. My great-grandfather […]
Are you a fan of the iconic .22 long rifle cartridge? The little cartridge with a long life continues to offer so much more than any competing caliber. Here are my 7 reasons why the .22 long rifle cartridge is a model all other cartridges should envy. 1. Small game slayer The .22 long rifle […]
The age-old debate between hollow-points and solids has raged for generations. What is the correct answer to this ammo-selection question? Well, I decided to dive into the pros and cons of each. Ask any small-game hunter what they load their .22 LR firearm with. The answers will vary, but many feel their preference is the only way […]
Ever think about airguns for survival? Well there are plenty of things they can do but some they can’t. Let’s look at some easy to get air rifles and examine the question of airguns for survival. First off before I get started, yes airguns would be pretty dismal at self defense (especially against many adversaries). […]
1871 was a good year for the .22 Long cartridge. Just released and loaded with black powder this rimfire was the cutting edge of technology. After that it was all down hill for the .22 Long cartridge. When 5 grains of black powder and a tiny 29 grain bullet carried over from it’s father, the […]
These five squirrel recipes are guaranteed to get your mouth watering. The squirrels are down but now what? Cook them up for a culinary delight. These squirrel meat recipes will have you heading off to the woods to bag some squirrels for dinner! 1. Baked Squirrel 4 cut up squirrels (use only hind legs and meaty back […]