Picking each step to land in bare spots on the logging road kept my pace deliberate and didn’t spook the bejesus out of the buck as he rose from his bed 35 yards away. He knew something was up but wasn’t alarmed enough to run more than 40 yards and
Contrary to the image portrayed in popular culture, the art of the ninja encompasses much more than just fancy martial arts in a stealthy outfit. Historic ninjutsu involved mastery of combat with a wide variety of weapons. However, it also included expertise in myriad survival and bushcraft skills that rival
It’s no secret that the vast majority of those in Hollywood are anti-gun. The hypocrisy of that position is palatable, as most of them enjoy armed security and/or star in films glorifying firearms violence. It is utterly head-scratching, to say the least, and infuriating to those who support the Constitution
Talk to any game warden about rifle ballistics looking for a tip on the best deer cartridge, and they’ll likely laugh in your face, then tell you more deer have been killed by the .22 LR than any other round. Setting aside for a moment the ethical issue that those
The bantering can be relentless when it’s time to blaze another trail down our North Central Texas highway for our next thermal hog hunt. This trip was no different. Using his own words, I quipped, “Dude, you keep poking the bear. Run up and get done up!” It wasn’t the
Of all the handguns on the market, perhaps none sees more customization than the Glock. Custom Glock builds are so popular that businesses have started with their sole responsibility being Glock customization. The Glock 19 is a custom favorite (there are a couple on this list), but the custom market
The U.S. Secret Service has a well-deserved reputation as the world’s premier dignitary protection unit. Since 1901, the Secret Service has been charged with protecting the President of the United States. That mission has evolved to include protecting their immediate family and the vice president’s, as well as spouses and
Most of you probably know who Bas Rutten is. For those who don’t, the Dutchman is one of the greatest mixed martial artists to ever walk the planet. He’s a UFC legend. More importantly, he’s also a writer for the newest addition to the Athlon Outdoors family: Skillset Magazine. He’s
One solid lesson from history is that overwhelming force is the most effective strategy because it most likely won’t be necessary. Just ask Generals Patton and MacArthur, or Napoleon. A related philosophy comes from the Cold War: Mutual Assured Destruction. While it primarily meant that no one would use nuclear
