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How to Tie a Fat Knot Tie

This knot is ideal for beginners or anyone wanting to add a dimpled effect. It works equally well for casual outfits as well as narrow spread collar dress shirts. Place the seam-side down of your tie around your neck with its fat end positioned slightly lower than its thin end, and cross them both to […]

How Many Fps Is Supersonic?

Traveling faster than the speed of sound requires special aircraft to achieve. Air Force Captain Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager was the first to do it in 1947. Gun ammunition typically travels at speeds above the speed of sound, producing loud noise known as sonic cracks. But some ammunition is purposefully subsonic. 1. Subsonic The speed […]

Waterfowl Hunting – The Importance of Patterning Your Shotgun

Patterning your shotgun is one of the most essential pre-season tasks, alongside training your hunting dogs and painting your decoys. Doing this demonstrates whether gun, choke and load work together effectively to deliver enough damage on targets. Patterning a shotgun requires creating a 30-inch circle filled with an even distribution of pellets, with several factors […]

What Is a Rimfire Scope?

Target shooting typically only requires a rimfire scope for optimal success, as these lower-powered optics make it easier for shooters to hit targets at center and improve accuracy. These scopes are typically constructed out of plastic and cannot handle high levels of recoil. As a result, they often become misalignments after each shot that needs […]

How to Start a Fire With Glasses

Beginning a fire is one of the most essential survival skills you can acquire. Without access to matches or lighter fluid, starting a fire could prove lifesaving in an emergency. Any lens with two convex surfaces (curved on both sides) can act like a magnifying glass and direct sunlight onto tinder material, including binoculars, reading […]

How Long Does It Take to Process a Deer at Home?

Many hunters prefer field dressing their deer and processing the meat immediately in the field to minimize bacteria and parasites that could compromise its final product. This also gives you the advantage of getting faster turnaround for your meat since processors tend to be extremely busy during deer season. How Long Does It Take to […]

How to Track a Stolen Spypoint Camera

Trail cameras have become an increasingly popular tool among hunters and scouts to document wildlife activity; unfortunately, however, they also can become easy targets of theft. Preventing trail camera theft requires taking precautionary steps, such as marking them with serial numbers and registering them with their manufacturer. Furthermore, local wildlife conservation organizations could help increase […]

How to Mount a Trolling Motor to a Kayak

Trolling motors are an invaluable addition to any kayak, providing extra power and thrust. However, before mounting one properly it’s essential that you know how to mount and use it effectively. Begin by evaluating your kayak’s structure and stability. Select a location for mounting the motor. Finally, follow manufacturer’s instructions when connecting wires. Drilling holes […]

How Far Can a 70-Lb Compound Bow Shoot?

Arrow selection plays an integral part in how far your bow can shoot. Modern bows are highly energy-efficient; for whitetail deer hunting a 40-pound draw weight is sufficient; larger game such as elk and moose require 50 pounds or more for successful kill. Initial difficulty may make pulling a 70 lb compound bow more challenging, […]

What Is the Only Arrowhead Used For Big Game?

When hunting big game such as elk, moose and deer it’s essential to select an appropriate arrowhead – this will allow for quick and humane killing of your prey. The optimal arrowhead for big game will penetrate as much of the animal’s flesh and blood vessels, killing it quickly while leaving an easily-traceable blood trail. […]