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Miracles Happen: Fishing Friends Land First Muskie
Tom Heberlein and I didn’t pack our gear to go muskie fishing on an October Monday afternoon in rural Wisconsin until we finished our work obligations around his “Old Tamarack” shack and 40 acres of forest.
As Heberlein said the previous morning when I arrived, we first had to honor the Protestant work ethic, which holds that one cannot play until completing one’s assigned labors---even if one is neither Protestant nor assigned specific jobs.
I seldom make work assignments easy for Heberlein because I just show up at his Ashland County shack when free for a day or two. I then...
Photos: 30 Everyday Carry Setups from All Walks of Life
What is your everyday carry (EDC)? These are the items you simply don't leave home without, and it can vary greatly from person to person. In this article we have compiled a list of the EDC items carried by both men and women of all walks of life across the United States. An individual's age, gender, and occupation can have a huge affect on what he or she will---or can---carry, and this sample provides a neat snapshot into what the average American with a CCW has rolling around in their pockets.
There's plenty of conclusions that can be made here, but mostly it's an interesting comparison...
Video: 15-year-old Designs, 3D-prints Functional 12 Gauge Slugs
Are these the first accurate 3D-printed slugs ever tested on video?
YouTuber TAOFLEDERMAUS seems to think they are and we agree. A 15-year-old fan of his channel sent him several of these rounds for testing after watching his other shotgun videos. The teenager said he modeled the design after air rifle pellets, which already have good ballistic characteristics. The 3D-printed slugs also have a metal core consisting of either bolts or steel BBs.
While these slugs actually had accuracy comparable to some commercial ammo, don't...
Video: Dude Perfect Does Insane Firearm Trick Shots
Dude Perfect has racked up millions of views on YouTube with trick shots using anything from bows, to basketballs, to even paper airplanes. But guns were not something that the Dude Perfect team included much in their videos until now. Proving that they aren't just a one-basketball pony, the guys behind this wildly successful YouTube channel tried their luck down at the range.
There's some tried-and-true stunts that you've seen before---such as splitting a bullet with an ax---and some others that are all new. Can you guess who the gun...
Mi-HUNT Helps Sportsmen Find Places to Hunt in Michigan
Michigan’s 16-day firearms hunting season, which drew to a close November 30, may be in the rear-view mirror right now, but there’s still a lot of deer hunting opportunity ahead. Besides muzzleloader season, which attracts about 100,000 sportsmen and women, archery season continues through January 1. There’s plenty of deer season to go.
Although most hunters will continue to hunt the same ground they’ve pounded so far, hunters who have not seen a lot of whitetails may want to go elsewhere. And now, because of new tool the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made available,...
Video: “Mini Steve Irwin” Helps Stingray Give Birth to 12 Pups
Is Miller Wilson the next Steve Irwin? If this video is any indication of things, he just might be.
Miller Wilson is a YouTuber from Australia whose channel is dedicated to his adventures in the outdoors. This well-spoken young man documents his adventures with wildlife on his channel, and we can see why he's starting to get popular. His videos are very informative and pretty entertaining as well.
In this particular video he assists a stingray as it gives birth to 12 live pups. Miller took great care not to injure the mother or her young, and he carefully places the babies next to the...
Photos: Cannibal Crocodile Slams Smaller Croc to Stun, Eat It
It's a croc-eat-croc world out there, and Queensland National Parks in Australia recently posted several pictures proving that fact on Facebook. The images were sent in by a visitor to Rinyirru National Park in Tropical North Queensland and involved two saltwater crocodiles in the midst of deadly combat.
Cannibalism is not uncommon among crocodiles, especially between a younger one and a much larger adult.
"This is nature at its toothiest and clawiest!" wrote Queensland National Parks, which remarked that the incident happened just yards away from a crocodile warning sign.
Experts...
Scientists: We Figured Out Why Snakes Lost Their Legs
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh and the American Museum of Natural History say they've finally solved a question that has puzzled scientists for years: why did snakes lose their legs? It has long been suggested that snakes evolved into their current legless form to better adapt to ocean environments, but the researchers claim this is no longer the prevailing theory. They assert that early snakes lost their legs to better hunt---and eventually live---underground in burrows.
"How snakes lost their legs has long been a mystery to scientists, but it seems that this happened when...
The BAREBOW! Chronicles: Two Monsters with One Arrow
During the winter of 2003 and 2004, I managed to get things figured out pretty well. If I were ever going to graduate from the Murphy School of Hard Knocks, I would simply have to assassinate the Headmaster. By the time I flew into Unalakleet on May 15, 2004, I was starting to feel quite hopeful once again. Almost confident, in fact, though I couldn’t explain why.
That spring there were to be two other veteran bowhunters in camp with me. Jake Ensign and Bob Miller were both determined to take a male grizzly with their bows. Neither, as I recall, had hunted Ursus arctos...
Black Friday Gun Sales Shatter Records
Looking for a stocking stuffer for the gun owner in your life? Like in preceding years, many Americans decided to do their holiday shopping on Black Friday, and along with electronics and toys, firearms were at the top of the shopping list.
According to The Washington Post, the FBI said it processed more background checks for potential gun buyers on Black Friday this year than any other date in US history, easily beating...
Video: Deer Goes Airborne, Recovers Perfectly after Vehicle Collision
Deer are responsible for thousands of vehicle collisions every year, making the rut one of the most hazardous periods for North American motorists. It's pretty dangerous for the deer as well. Sometimes, however, deer are more resilient than they look.
On Tuesday, the Kenton County Police Department in Kentucky posted a video of one of its officers smacking a deer with his cruiser. Surprisingly, the animal manages to kick up into a run while skidding off the shoulder. It may not have exactly landed on its feet, but it certainly did dismount with style.
"We think this video is a pretty...
The Aguila Minishell: The Little Shotshell That Could
Who says great things can't come in small packages?
I've been itching to try the newly-reintroduced Aguila Minishells for quite some time, so after getting the lowdown on them at the 2015 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers convention, I arranged for a trial of two different Minishell loads: slugs and buckshot.
The "mini" part of Minishell is the key here. These shotshells are just 1-3/4 inches tall. That's a full inch shorter than a standard 12-gauge shotshell. Why make a tiny shotshell? There are two primary reasons.
First, I don't know about you, but I don't...
10 Great Holiday Gifts for the Deer Hunter
From stocking stuffers to bigger investments, these 10 gift ideas will warm the heart of any deer hunter in your family.
Lacrosse 4X Alpha Hunting Boot - $140
Durability and comfort are rarely combined so well as they are with this boot. It has with four layers of cushioning built for all-day comfort. First, a thick layer of polyurethane is insulated underfoot and won’t compress over time. Under that is a layer of neoprene for added cushion and even more insulation. Next up is a layer of blown rubber for added...
Video: How to Open a Master Lock with No Key or Special Tools
If you are using a Master Lock to secure your valuables right now, this video will probably make you think twice about your security.
YouTuber bosnianbill uploaded this shocking video in which he opens a Master Lock by simply applying tension and gently tapping it with a hammer. This is a particularly worrisome exploit for two reasons. First, this type of lock is one of the most commonly used in the country. Second, this exploit requires no skill or specialized tools. In fact, you could probably replicate this hack by...
Video: Minnesota Angler Enjoys Chainsaw Ice Skating Session
Sometimes ice fishing can be a little slow, so you need something to distract yourself with. This angler decided that combining a chainsaw with ice skates would alleviate his boredom.
While this may look like fun, it's potentially very dangerous so don't try this at home.
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Meanwhile in Minnesota..
Posted by Danny Pike on Saturday, November 28, 2015
If this looks familiar to you, it's because it's been done before. Erik Sunnerheim made the news earlier this year when he released a YouTube video that featured him enjoying...
Debunking 5 Internet Legends about Moose
There are a lot of strange things on the internet. When it comes to wildlife, people just can't seem to get enough of weird critters doing weird things. One of the most interesting---or aggravating---aspects of being a public information officer for your local fish and game office has to be rumor control.
Where did this fat bear come from?
Is this elk balancing a doghouse on his antlers going to be okay?
Are squirrels supposed to naturally come with lasers?
Obviously some internet rumors are clear fakes, but occasionally some will come along that will make you question...
Video: Lake Fork Guy’s Holiday List for Bass Anglers
Stumped about what to get the bass fishing enthusiast in your life for Christmas? Look no further than Lake Fork Guy's list of 10 foolproof picks provided in the video below. All of them are quite affordable and will bring a smile to an angler's face this holiday season!
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...Man Demonstrates Unconventional, Saucy Self-defense Techniques
Being able to use your surroundings is crucial in any self-defense or survival situation. With that being said, these self-defense "techniques" should be taken with a grain of salt and a hearty laugh.
In this video, YouTuber Firepower United hilariously demonstrates how to use sriracha sauce in a self-defense situation in which pepper spray is absent. He even details how to use a whistle to defend yourself from an attacker.
In this case, the whistle is only a distraction for the Glock 18 he has hidden in his...
Video: Dog Standing on Super-clear Montana Ice
No, that dog isn't floating on water, it just happened to be super-clear ice. This angler and his canine buddy decided to head out to Montana's Deadman's Basin for some salmon fishing, but found that a thin, two-inch layer of ice covered the water. The water was clear as glass, making it quite a spectacle.
"The water froze fast enough to be crystal clear (although only 2.5 inches thick). We could see the salmon, but they could see us too," the video's uploader wrote on YouTube.
The man-made reservoir may not be too big, but it is known for its excellent stock of rainbow trout, brown...
Man Accused of Attacking Wife with Elk Antlers
A Montana man has been charged with assault after his wife claimed that he tried to stab her with a pair of elk antlers because she refused to drive him to a strip club.
According to KRTV, 37-year-old Levi Brandon Richeson of Helena appeared in court last week on charges of assault with a weapon, aggravated assault, and partner-family member assault. His wife said he had tried to kill her.
"She said while she lay on her back...