Text and Photos by: Brad Fenson There is something about black bears that adds an extra sense of excitement and adrenaline to a big game hunt. Perhaps it is the fact that a bear could fight back? Hunting a predator is undoubtedly different from pursuing an herbivore. Black bears are abundant across most of NorthContinue reading “FIRST-TIMER’S GUIDE TO BEAR HUNTING”
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THE BEST-SMELLING FIREWOOD
One of my friends once said as he looked over his personal library, “When I have a lot of good books I feel wealthy.” I feel the same way about firewood but different types of firewood have different characteristics. Some burn fast with intense heat and some burn slow and ooze heat throughout the night.Continue reading “THE BEST-SMELLING FIREWOOD”
EXPERT INSIGHTS ON HOME GUN SAFES
Eli Knippenberg, general manager of Bear Safes in Oklahoma City, says it’s important to pay close attention to metal thickness and fire retardant qualities when buying a safe. According to him, the invincibility of many gun safes is illusory, starting with the locking system. Most safes have a system of stainless steel bolts that extendContinue reading “EXPERT INSIGHTS ON HOME GUN SAFES”
HOW BOWFISHING HELPS HONE HUNTING SKILLS IN THE OFF SEASON
Photos and Text by: Beka Garris My eyes scanned the water in front of me, the sunlight glinting off the ripples and making me squint my eyes behind my polarized sunglasses. To the inexperienced eye, there was nothing to see. But years of bowfishing had helped me know exactly what to look for. The murkyContinue reading “HOW BOWFISHING HELPS HONE HUNTING SKILLS IN THE OFF SEASON”
VENISON MEATBALLS IN A CREAMY RED CURRY SAUCE
By: Modern Hunter Staff Any Thai food lovers out there? This one’s for you! There are a lot of great flavors going on here. The meatballs are the star of this dish and can be made to go with anything, so you can ditch the curry if it’s not your thing. Plus, it’s a greatContinue reading “VENISON MEATBALLS IN A CREAMY RED CURRY SAUCE”
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