Posted on June 27, 2009 by Jim Braaten
How you act during an outdoors emergency can determine if it ends with a positive outcome. Prepare by first accepting the fact that accidents and medical emergencies tend to occur when they are least convenient for both the victim and those individuals around them.
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Posted on June 27, 2009 by Jim Braaten
Remember, currently my primary blogging efforts are now appearing at the Minneapolis StarTribune .com ’s Club Outdoors pages which you can directly link to here:
While I will still occasionally…
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Posted on June 24, 2009 by Jim Braaten
The current economy can have far-reaching consequences beyond your bank account or stock portfolio. Consider for a moment how our current financial situation may also be influencing how we enjoy the outdoors for many years to come.
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Posted on June 19, 2009 by Jim Braaten
Good things usually come to those who ask. Indeed, sportsmen seeking landowner permission to hunt, fish or trap should discover the proper way to open landowner doors for new outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Posted on June 15, 2009 by Jim Braaten
Remote trail cameras can be great devices to help scout an area for deer, but did you ever consider they can also be wonderful tools for teaching a youngster about the ways of the wild?
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Posted on June 13, 2009 by Jim Braaten
…Now bear with me on this one. I’ll explain my idea in just a minute, but first I want you to look at this short little 10–second video tease that The Sportsman’s Channel is currently playing between…
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Posted on June 11, 2009 by Jim Braaten
This year for Father’s Day don’t get dad another boring tie or a pair of ugly slippers. Instead, put an instant smile on his face by giving him the outdoor gear you’ll know he loves.
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Posted on June 6, 2009 by Jim Braaten
It’s important to expose children to the fun of fishing at an early age. The memories, the skills, as well as the excitement, will likely be remembered for a lifetime.
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Posted on June 4, 2009 by Jim Braaten
I’ve got to get something off my chest. In fact, today’s blog post is more of a gnawing pet peeve than perhaps anything else. It’s about people who simply have an arrogance about them in such a way th…
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Posted on June 3, 2009 by Jim Braaten
The modern muzzleloading craze began back during the 1980s when Tony Knight revolutionized a centuries old firearm. Now, just 24 years later, the company bearing Tony’s name is set to cease all production activities.
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