Time has passed slowly and steadily since my last post. I strive to publish at least once a week – at least during typical weeks. The past two weeks have been quite atypical due to the holidays and the increased number of occupants in my home. In lieu of working on something to publish, I’ve…
Success is such a loosely defined concept. I suppose that we each define our successes based on our personal views and beliefs. Some would consider success a large, beautiful, boring home with a Lexus and Hummer in the driveway. Add to this a membership to the country club and you’ve got just about all the…
The past couple of years have been disastrous in terms of my hunting success. Last year’s efforts were many. However, they resulted in an empty freezer. Worse yet, this year’s bow problems and lack of a suitable hunting location have all but eliminated my zeal for venison. Even so, I’m not one to allow a…
I’ve been slow to post lately. This delay is mostly due to an overwhelming volume of research and paper-writing. Over the past two weeks, I’ve had two 15-20 page research papers due and it has definitely taken its toll on my free time. That being said, I completed one of those papers on the writings…
In the final post of this series, HomesteadDad is going to provide you with some lessons on safety, basic marksmanship, and pistol techniques. If you’re interested in homesteading, survival, parenting, helpful household tips, or just reading about interesting things, check out his website when you get a chance! _______________________________________________________ Duncan had alluded to some well…
You’ll read in the next post about trigger squeeze and proper aiming techniques, but before we go over those fundamentals, I’m going to give you a brief explanation of the various firing positions and their pros and cons. The basic concept that you should understand is that the steadier you can hold your rifle, the…
With a little knowledge, dedication, and a lot of practice, anyone can learn to shoot a rifle or pistol and shoot it well. If you’re new to firearms, shooting or hunting, this information will be a good place to start. If you’re somewhat experienced with shooting, keep reading. You may find something of value as…
With the tragedies of this year’s archery season, I decided to take my son out for a Saturday of squirrel hunting. He’s becoming more and more interested in hunting and the outdoors and I feel that it is my job to encourage his enthusiasm. I write “my son” and often that’s how I say it…
Yesterday was Saturday, September 28th, 2013. I’ve been focusing on this date for months now and to my dismay, it passed without grand stories of whitetail deer, incredible patience or tenderloin dinners. I had imagined myself putting my gear on beside my old Ford, walking through the wilderness with only my headlamp to guide me,…
My wife and I were looking for a relaxing day of light hiking. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve biked, hiked and jogged a great deal and needed a couple of light days to recover. I’ve been telling her about a trail in the Shannondale Wildlife Management Area that was an easy two-mile hike…
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