For anglers in the north, the arrival of fall means two things - cold temperatures and hot fishing. Banner days on the water are the norm, but to make these trips comfortable and safe, preplanning…
Steve Hall, executive director of the International Hunter Education Association – USA.
Todd Sampsell, the Missouri state director for The Nature Conservancy.
Plus, Todd Sampsell, the Missouri…
As the camper from the neighboring campsite approached, his facial expression revealed obvious concern. He introduced himself and we shook hands. Before I finished informing him of my name, he asked…
Did you know that historically, July has been by far the most dangerous month for boating accidents and fatalities? Last year was no different, with over 900 reported accidents during the month of…
The sight was chilling, to say the least. My tent and everything inside it had burned to the ground. Nothing was left but a pile of charred fabric and blackened gear.
I had been gone only a few…
Every boater on the water should be able to read and understand colored navigational aids. Knowing what these aids mean is very important to the safety of everyone on the water.
Graphic via U.S.…
The safety industry is continually improving Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) — also commonly called life jackets or life vests — for water activities and water conditions to encourage the full-time…
When the longer days and warmer temperatures of springtime arrive, there’s nothing better than getting outside and enjoying yourself.
That said, springtime weather can seemingly change at the drop…
I didn't know him. But when word came from my wife that a neighbor less than a mile up the road had been fatally shot, it was like a stiff punch to the gut. Another hunter had shot him when he…
The latest studies show that the number of all-terrain vehicle injuries in 2011 surpassed 100,000, with 30 percent of those involving kids under 16, according to the United States Consumer Product…
While there are numerous safety and regulatory rules governing boats that focus on keeping everyone aboard safe, there are also many misunderstandings and myths. If you deviate into one of the gray…
Stocking the boat with certain items can make the difference between a fun day on the water or a quick end to the trip. Here are some suggestions that have been game savers for myself.
Electrical…
