Don’t be afraid to practice shooting in the cold
There’s a lot to be said for a roaring fire, a batch of fresh cookies and a warm cup of hot chocolate on a blisteringly cold day. But there’s also a lot to be said for [...]
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Handwarmers are great, but they could be a lot better
When I was up in North Dakota working as a wildlife photographer, I often had to spend a lot of time in extremely cold conditions. I’ve been in similar situations here in [...]
You may be ready for the cold, but is your retriever?
Ducks Unlimited has a great library of excellent tips for hunting on its website. You don’t have to be a member to access most of the advice, but if you do join, your [...]
Dress in layers to beat the weather
I might not have been so happy about the snow during my hunt if I’d been sleeping in a tent, but I went hunting with friends who have campers. We stayed relatively warm and [...]
There’s plenty more cold ahead this winter
A few winters ago, I went out to feed the horses one morning right after I got out of the shower, but before I checked the thermometer. I stepped out the door and reached to [...]
If you’re going to hunt in the cold, practice in the cold, too
There’s a lot to be said for a roaring fire, a batch of fresh cookies and a warm cup of hot chocolate on a blisteringly cold day. But there’s also a lot to be said for [...]
Layer up to stay warm
As a wildlife photographer, I was out in the cold a lot this time of year. Sometimes, it was just simply cold; other times, it was cold, windy and wet. Dealing with cold is [...]
Stay warm this winter
Layer up to stay warm outside on a cold day. Start with a good wicking base layer. You’ll want the gear you wear closest to your skin to pull moisture away from you, so [...]
Why can’t they make the whole glove out of hand warmers?
I pulled up to the place I planned to get some photos last week, and the thermometer in the dash of my rig said it was one degree outside. The weather app on my phone said [...]
It’s still cold up in those hills, but worth the chill
Up at 8, 9, or 10,000 feet or higher, Wyoming’s still a winter wonderland. Some areas are blanketed by a couple feet of snow, and the fishing’s still no good, unless you [...]