How to Break Down a Deer's Hind Leg

How to Snake Break Bird Dogs

Each year, roughly 8,000 humans are bitten by venomous snakes in North America. That number is almost certainly higher for dogs, though it is not reported on a national scale. Of the bites inflicted on us and our canine counterparts, the culprits are pretty much guaranteed to be a type of rattlesnake or cottonmouth. Both belong to the North American pit viper subfamily, which contains about two dozen species. Pit viper venom varies in potency...

How to Whole-Fry a Fish

This preparation of a whole, crispy panfish riffs heavily off the concept of the bloomin’ onion. The fish is scaled and gutted, then the fillets are slightly cut away from the body (but make sure to leave them still attached). The goal here is to expose some of the flesh and create more surface area for breading. Check out the picture of the bluegill below to see what I mean. This eater-friendly version of the whole-fried fish is a favorite at my...

Can an Air Rifle Bring Down a Whitetail?

Any kid whose ever had a pellet gun and an unsupervised Saturday knows that air rifles can take down small game. But what about whitetails? These days, companies offer .35, .45, and .50-caliber air rifles that are more than capable of bringing down deer-sized animals. It’s safe to say that Ralphie’s mom would have a heart attack. Make Sure It’s Legal Most states allow small game hunting with air guns, but according to Pyramyd Air, only 22 states...