After the fall big game season, if you’re like a lot of hunters, your hunting pack probably sits in the corner of the garage until April rolls around. But with the snow beginning to melt in the mountains ready to fuel the spring green up, it’s time to take inventory of what you need to add for chasing gobblers.
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Your feet. Arguably the most important part of your body when it comes to physical pursuits that keep you hiking all day over rough terrain. As any longtime hunter knows, if your feet aren’t happy, you will not be happily hunting. And the right boot can be tough to find with all the options out there. If you’re a new hunter and don’t know where to start with footwear, or if you’re a seasoned hunter looking to make a change, here are some solid options.
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Pan frying is a technique that's rarely talked about in modern day cookery. These days we have air fryers and electric table top fryers that can appear to simplify the cooking process. And while simple can sometimes be better, it doesn't always offer you the best in terms of versatility, flavor and longevity.
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When it comes to preparing your own backcountry safety kit the biggest factor I feel is important is really evaluating every piece of gear you are carrying. Do you have the knowledge on how to properly use the item? Should you spend time learning with it before the season? A little effort can take a basic kit and turn it into something that can ultimately save your life.
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This article was to serve merely as a template to base your own kill kit off of. The items I carry have been refined and refined over the years and I feel like I have a setup that meets my needs perfectly. The kit is nothing special other than a bag that houses everything you need once a tag has been punched. Be creative, but smart, in your approach to building your system and decide what items need to be upgraded, cut or added.
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Setting up trail cameras sounds simple enough right? Until you’re flipping through your pictures and you can’t tell the difference between a doe or a 170-inch buck because the heads are out of frame. Anybody that has set up trail cameras can probably think of these exact instances where you’re walking back to your truck cursing at every rock and stick that gets in your way because you had trail camera malfunctions.
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After getting smashed in the jugular with the hunting bug, I soon realized how important owning a good backpack was. The first animal I had to pack out by myself was a mountain lion. I ended up dragging this lion for about three miles and from that point forward, I vowed to get a backpack that could do the work for me and haul out my loads.
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