Whether in the woods, the fields, or around the homestead, the value of a pocketknife is undeniable. Of course, multi-tools are also useful, but most have a definite preference, either preferring the broader utility of the latter, or finding the singular purpose of the former more appealing. True Utility has sought to bridge this gap, with their new SmartKnife+. Keeping cutting … [Read more...] about True Utility SmartKnife+
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5 Tips for Ursidae-Free Composting
Love composting, but dislike the idea of having big, furry, four-legged bear friends near your home? I don't blame you. While I love encountering (black) bears out in the woods (its usually a much less scary experience than folks imagine), having them camped out near a homestead is a different story, as they can pose a problem to children, pets and the like. Read on for some … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Ursidae-Free Composting
Deer Skull Euro-Mount 101: Field Prep
Unless you've found a deadhead that--miraculously--has some of the meat still attached, this probably seems odd timing for an article on the procedures for Euro-mounting a deer skull. There's a reason for that. About halfway through the project this fall, I came down hard with the world's favorite Coronavirus, and was forced to shelve it for a while (though I must admit, losing … [Read more...] about Deer Skull Euro-Mount 101: Field Prep
How to Fell a Tree
So there’s a precarious looking arbor sitting trunk-distance from your humble home. Or maybe you just need firewood. But before you start swinging that axe or pushing that saw, you may want to know a few actual methods for how to fell a tree. Read on for some tactics that may come in handy, when you’re doing your best Paul Bunyan impression. First, as was suggested in our … [Read more...] about How to Fell a Tree
Food Plot Prep
While it may be a few months from opening day of deer season, experienced hunters know it’s already high time to begin prep. From sighting in one’s bow or rifle to scouting game trails, work in the offseason equates directly to in-season success. For those who hunt on their very own homestead, this is doubly true. A good food plot can exponentially increase one’s chances of … [Read more...] about Food Plot Prep
