All Posts by Brian Mark

How to Carry Climbing Sticks

Climbing sticks are essential tools for predator hunters, whether you use them for climbing or stabilizing their stands. But how should you transport and carry them? Your pack can either hold them outside, or store them inside for easy use and portability. Each method offers advantages and disadvantages; one-stick hunting requires less weight but takes […]

How Much Is a Bow?

Launching into archery needn’t break the bank; with careful research and smart shopping strategies you can find equipment to suit both your needs and budget. Bow manufacturers frequently reuse marketing buzzwords such as roller cable guards, pivoting limb pockets and enhanced cable slide systems as selling points for their bows. Price A bow is a […]

How to Purr on a Turkey Mouth Call

Purrs are soft, rolling notes that reassure turkeys they’re safe while simultaneously inviting them closer. Combining purrs with other sounds such as clucks or yelps is another effective strategy for coaxing gobblers into range. Mouth calls (also referred to as diaphragm calls) utilize a latex rubber reed stretched over a plastic frame, creating turkey calls […]

What Does Musk Ox Taste Like?

If you’re searching for lean yet flavorful meat, musk ox might just be your ideal pick. With its similar taste to beef, this meat pairs beautifully with various herbs and spices for maximum versatility. Musk oxen herd together and roam across Arctic tundra searching for grasses, roots and mosses that nourish them throughout the year. […]

Grouse – What Does Grouse Taste Like?

Grouse has a distinct, meaty flavor resembling chicken, but with more complex characteristics. It pairs well with various vegetables and fruits when served at any occasion. Older birds shot later in the season are often best for slow cooking or casseroling. It has a flavor that’s similar to chicken Grouse is a lean game bird […]

How to Find Elk Using Sight and Smell

Finding and hunting elk undetected within eyesight is the key to success. Elk are adept at picking out motion and outline, so once they appear it’s essential that you remain silent. Keep an eye out for rubs, hoof prints and trampled grass. New rubs should have yellow-white coloration with clear sap inside. Scouting Once your […]

What Do Hang on Stands Require?

Bowhunters often use hang on stands during their hunts. These lightweight stands can easily be packed into remote hunting locations for easy transport; however, installation in trees requires special climbing equipment in order to reach height. Comfort should also play an integral part in selecting a hang on stand. An appropriate seat is essential for […]

How to Fix a Lighter That Got Wet

If you rely on a lighter for backpacking trips, having it get wet can be frustrating – however most lighters are repairable after becoming waterlogged. Most lighters are sparkwheel lighters with an internal flint to generate sparks to ignite fuel, though getting one wet won’t necessarily mean its destruction, just that its functioning will temporarily […]

What is a Truck Gun?

Truck guns are firearms stored in a vehicle to be used in an emergency situation, offering larger capacity than concealable pistols while providing both short-range accuracy as well as long-range accuracy. Operating them is simple. Guns that fall under this category typically involve rifles; however, handguns may also be suitable. Such weapons provide individuals with […]

How to Purr With a Mouth Call

Proper mouth positioning and airflow control are essential to creating clear purrs on a turkey call, as demonstrated in this video from NWTF Grand National mouth-calling champion Scott Ellis. Watch his step-by-step tutorial below! Purring is all about creating a gentle rolling “R,” and to make the experience more realistic, add some soft clucks between […]