The importance of taking care of our feet in the field is no secret, yet we’ve all been there at one point or another, blocking out the unblockable pain of a blister.
My most miserable backcountry hunts haven’t been caused by bad weather or heavy packs; nope, they almost all involved blisters on my feet.
While there are many things I have done to improve myself as an archer and hunter, these are the three steps I feel made the biggest difference.
It's fun to get wrapped up and carried away in the trophy characteristics of the animals we take, but don’t avoid the value of meat care.
I often hear the excuses made by hunters who make the conscious decision not to carry a sidearm to defend […]
If you are unfamiliar with the classic Jack London short story To Build a Fire, it is a tale of […]
Outwitting a mature mule deer buck is high on many hunters’ bucket lists. Here are some tips and ideas to narrow down your unit to more manageable chunks and eliminate those days of simply taking your bow or rifle for a hike.
For as long as man has been on this planet, we have engaged in war. Whether with sharp sticks or […]
The difference between a comfortable and uncomfortable hunt can depend on what items you have in your pack.
Steve Opat lives a life centered around surviving in the wilderness, so be prepared and read his rules and tenets of survival.
