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How to Make a Gun Cleaning Box

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Cleaning a rifle in the field or at home can be a pesky chore if you don't have the right equipment. Try this handy box to keep all of your tools in the right spot... more »

How to Make a Hunting Spear for Small Game

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Real hunters rely on cunning and tracking skills for success. When you make your own hunting spear, you become one with nature and recreate the feel that early humans must have had. Pumped adrenalin and a good weapon were all that they relied on... more »

How to Make a Paper Blowgun

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If you want to try target practice the way that early tribes in Asia and Africa did, then you need to make a paper blowgun. The blowgun changed in the early 1500's when ninjas used poison darts to assassinate others for money. Your blowgun is ... more »

How to Make a Profit as a Hunter

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One of the most exciting occupations for hunters in the United States is hunting and trapping wild animals, in their season, for the purpose of selling their pelts. Some people have the mistaken belief that the fur is the only part of the animal ... more »

How to Make Ammunition

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Making your own ammunition can save you money and provide you with an unusual hobby and marketable skill. This process should only be done by an adult and only while using the most extreme caution. Only skilled people with knowledge of all of the ... more »

How to Make an Artificial Mineral Lick to Attract Deer

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Making an artificial mineral lick is a great way to help promote antler growth in deer during the growing season. Buy a mineral lick that contains as many minerals and vitamins as possible. Look for those with added flavors that attract deer... more »

How to Make Hunting Knives

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You can learn how to make great hunting knives from inexpensive, used saw blades, adding a unique touch to your hunting gear. Impress your hunting buddies with one-of-a-kind, handmade knives... more »

How to Name a Hunting Dog

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It may not seem like that big of a deal to come up with a good name for your hunting dog, but you want a name that the dog can hear clearly over a distance outdoors and respond to quickly... more »

How to Pick a Camouflage Design

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The object of camouflage is to disguise you while you are in plain sight. An effective pattern will break up your outline and allow you to blend into the background. The gradation from dark to light in the fabric makes it more difficult for your ... more »

How to Pick a Deer Hunting Gun

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The gun you choose will depend on several factors: age and experience of the hunter, the type of area being hunted and the hunter's familiarity with guns. Above all else, the hunter must be comfortable with his gun. Taking the time to choose the ... more »

How to Pick a Deer Stand Location

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When deer hunting, there are a lot of things that need to be done before setting out in the woods with your gun and camouflage. You must secure a good location for a deer stand. Picking the wrong location can leave you empty-handed at the end of ... more »

How to Pick a Gun for Grouse Huntiing

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There are so many new double-barrel and over and under shotguns on the market that price has become less of a concern, allowing comfort to come to the forefront. However, recoil is a concern, especially with new or young hunters. Keep this in ... more »

How to Pick a Rifle Scope

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Before choosing a scope you need to consider how much you want to spend, why you need the scope, how you plan to use it and in what situations. You also need to consider accessories, durability and adjustments. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Pick Ammo for Duck Hunting

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A proper duck-hunting expedition requires planning. Equipment selection is a key piece of planning and your ammunition is a key piece of equipment. You must make many considerations when selecting which kind of ammunition to use including the ... more »

How to Pick Ammo for Squirrel Hunting

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Squirrel hunting is something that is a great learning experience for a young hunter and a relaxing experience for an older, experienced hunter. While there are many tricks to knowing when hone your techniques for hunting squirrel, one additional ... more »

How to Pick Ammo for Turkey Hunting

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Turkeys are a very intelligent animals and hunting them takes some amount of skill. Hunters will either choose a traditional shotgun to hunt turkeys or even bow hunt these birds. Most hunter's supply or sporting good stores will have an adequate ... more »

How to Pick Equipment for Field Dressing Game

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Field dressing game can be intimidating for the inexperienced hunter, but it is the only way to get absolutely fresh meat. However, if you field dress the game incorrectly, you run the very real risk of ruining some or all of your kill. Like ... more »

How to Pick Hunting Footwear

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It's not that hard to figure out how to pick the right hunting footwear. With a few simple tips, you can find footwear for your hunting excursion that will last a few years and provide optimum comfort... more »

How to Pick Shotgun Ammo

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Picking shotgun ammo is a simple task. Deciding what animal will be hunted is the primary determinant of differing ammo caliber and power. Black powder was the common source of power for ammunition for several hundred years. The incorporation of ... more »

How to Plan a Wheelchair Accessible Hunting Trip

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Hunting is a popular sport for men and women across the globe. Wheelchair hunting takes some advanced planning, and possibly adaptive equipment, but due to the efforts of non-profits and advocacy groups, the outdoors are accessible to everyone... more »

How to Practice Gun Safety When Hunting

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Gun safety is critical when hunting and handling firearms. Learn how to practice gun safety to prevent injuries to yourself and those around you... more »

How to Practice Hunting Etiquette

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In almost every other case, etiquette is merely politeness and formal rules of conduct to make sure that no one is offended. While hunting, however, practicing good etiquette can save lives. There are a few rules designed for cleanliness and ... more »

How to Prepare Bear for Taxidermy

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You've shot a bear and you want to keep him so you can be reminded of that incredible experience. The best way is to taxiderm the bear. After harvesting the meat, you can be left with a lifelike bear that can last for generations. Read this eHow ... more »

How to Prime a Blackpowder Gun

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To those new to blackpowder gun shooting there can be a steep learning curve. Though experience with modern firearms teaches many fundamentals of marksmanship it does little to prepare you for the mechanical knowledge of using a blackpowder gun. ... more »

How to Put Together a Hunting Plan

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A hunt can be one of the best experiences of the year, but a poorly planned trip can ruin everything. Careful thought needs to be put into where to hunt, what to bring and even what to wear. Something as simple as being too cold or too hot can ... more »

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