I stopped by the Smith Abrasives booth and asked the company’s president, Richard Smith, for a quick knife sharpening tip. Here’s what Mr. Smith had to say:
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VIDEO: Turkey & Fawn Interaction
Posted on October 8, 2011 by Jim Braaten
Observing this interaction certainly reminds me how prey animals of different species sometimes have a relationship with one another that enables their mutual survival. This is why spooking a flock of turkeys from an early morning roost is probably not a good thing for the hunter heading to the deer stand.
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Five Reasons Most Hunters Will Fail This Fall
Posted on September 30, 2011 by Jim Braaten
If we understand the reasons why we might fail it better enables us to achieve the success we ultimately all seek while hunting.
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Exploring The Science Behind Gore™ OPTIFADE™ Concealment
Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jim Braaten
For years companies have been designing camouflage with the wrong emphasis. The eyes for most animals—whether predator or prey—are vastly different and failure to recognize this concept overlooks an important rule in camouflage design.
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After The Hunt; These Videos Get It Done Quickly
Posted on March 5, 2011 by Jim Braaten
Check out these two videos showing how it’s possible wild game processing can be done quickly after the hunt.
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Lack Of Muzzle Control; The Unforgivable Mistake
Posted on September 1, 2010 by Jim Braaten
Let me tell you…I don’t care if a hunter is 20 years my senior and they somehow violate the cardinal rules of safe gun handling…they will be quickly corrected in their actions in a polite, yet firm manner. I have absolutely zero tolerance (as well as respect) for those who take their gun handling skills lightly. I figure my life is way too important for that.
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Changing Conditions Required A Flexible Approach For Opening Day Walleye
Posted on May 15, 2010 by Jim Braaten
Fishermen needed to embrace change on our northern Minnesota lake in order to experience consistent success during the 2010 fishing opener.
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Three Words Every Turkey Hunter Needs To Remember
Posted on April 14, 2010 by Jim Braaten
If you want to be successful and consistent in the turkey woods it pays to learn from your past hunting experiences. One important lesson I discovered about turkey hunting years ago can be summed up in just three simple words.
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Gearing Up For Gobblers; Don’t Let Equipment Choices Confuse You
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Jim Braaten
With Minnesota’s spring turkey hunting season only about five weeks away, now is the time to start getting prepared by choosing the correct equipment.
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Tis The Season To Start An Outdoor Family Tradition
Posted on December 5, 2009 by Jim Braaten
No matter how your family celebrates the Christmas holiday season, why not consider making it an annual tradition to cut your own tree. The experience is a great way to usher in the holidays while spending precious family “together time” out-of-doors.
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