How to Make a Quail Call
It’s really hard to buy my friends meaningful gifts. A nice bottle of booze and
Jon Hoan
Writer and personality exploring the natural world by means of survival, bushcraft, hunting, fishing, and general outdoor adventures.
Crabbing Southern California
While traditionally being more of a Nor Cal (Northern California) thing, crabbing is totally doable
You Can Actually Carry this Tactical Wallet Stove in Your Pocket
I hate carrying big packs. There’s no secret to it. I prefer ultralight day packs
Hunting Mountain Quail in California
I’ve never successfully hunted quail before. Whenever Mike talks about quail hunting, he talks about
How to Refinish a Gunstock with Tru-Oil
Having finished a host of knives and furniture, I’ve used oil-based finishes of all types
How to Make Your Own Pocket Survival Kit
Ray Mears has been known to say something to the general extent of, “the more
Upgrade your Boots with Paracord Shoelaces
My boots have been with me for the better part of a decade. The brown,
Cresting Arrows with Spray Paint
I started shooting archery with a traditional bow. In that world, arrow cresting is a
How to make your own MREs for DIY Backpacking Meals
MREs replaced the canned-type field rations for American soldiers in 1981. Made possible by dehydration
Paracord Uses in Survival and Bushcraft
I cheer whenever I see someone bring rope on a Naked and Afraid challenge. In