The sub-zero season isn’t behind us yet
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 [...]
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Take advantage of the cold to practice
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 [...]
The cold is coming — stay warm
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 [...]
If you’re going to hunt in the cold, practice in the cold, too
I’ve said many times that if you’re going to be hunting in the cold, you should practice in the cold. The more you can mimic the conditions you might hunt in, the better [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]