People have processed and used animal hides for clothing, shelter and other purposes since the Paleolithic, or Old Stone Age. Based on direct archaeological evidence, hide processing goes back at least 400,000 years. Fur clothing was also used by other hominids, including Neanderthal Man. As humans migrated out of tropical zones, clothing
Hunting waterfowl is one of the most exciting—and sometimes most challenging—types of hunting a new gun owner can take up. Not only are ducks and geese wary birds, but hunting them successfully takes quite a bit of specialized equipment, along with the knowledge of how to use it effectively and correctly. The
The summer I turned 22, my father reconnected with high school friends at a reunion, invited on a float trip with one of the trout-fishing outfitters on the White River in Arkansas. At the last minute, someone cancelled, and I became the lucky recipient of a three-day “safari-style” fishing trip. When the
In our Shooting 101 series, we’ve discussed many aspects of how to start shooting. Now, we’re considering hunting in its various aspects, including bird hunting. Since there are many different types of hunting, we’re going to break it down to avoid confusion and let those looking to get into this exciting sport
A few short weeks ago, I found myself in the middle of nowhere in Arnold, Nebraska, for the Arterburn Outdoors Beyond Hunter Education Camp. This life-changing hunting camp was designed to teach new hunters everything they needed to know for a Nebraska whitetail hunt, from hunter safety, shot placement, scouting, using technology
New gun owners wanting to take up hunting can find themselves hitting roadblock after roadblock just because of their inexperience and lack of knowledge. In a recent Shooting 101 column, we explained the ins and outs of getting into hunting upland and migratory game birds. In this installment, we’ll discuss getting started
