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Add a Great Outdoor Fire Pit to Your Backyard or Garden

Carl Pettit — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:52:21 +0000

Nothing adds character to your garden—at least in a caveman-like, primordial sense—than an outdoor fire pit. A backyard fire pit is a great spot to huddle around when the sun goes down and the temperature drops, or when you’re having a killer outdoor party and grilling up a bunch of meat and vegetables for your [...]

Beer Hunter Jacket Keeps You Warm and Your Brew Ice Cold — Somehow

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:00:45 +0000

Made specifically for the hunter, tailgater, “on the train to work” chugger or just any old drunk uncle, the Enjoi Beer Hunter jacket helps lug around all those bottles and cans of beer. “The Enjoi Beer Hunter Jacket is so cool it’s insulated. This thing is ready with it’s custom Enjoi bottle opener zipper pull [...]

Stay Safe This Hunting Season With These 15 Hunter Safety Tips

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:10:57 +0000

Hunting season is underway, and both beginners and old pros are gearing up for adventure. But even the most seasoned hunters don’t know everything about their sport. Hunting can be dangerous, and experts warn that there is such a thing as getting too comfortable with firearms. “Everyone needs instruction,” says David E. Petzal, co-host of [...]

Watch These Guys Fire the Largest Caliber Rifle Ever Made – Awesome Firepower = Extreme Fun [VIDEO]

Mike Hendren — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:22:49 +0000

How much of your shoulder are you willing to sacrifice for this kind of adrenaline rush? Watch the video:

Do You Hunt or Fish? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:42:03 +0000

Thanks to the frontier spirit that helped found this nation, hunting and fishing are pretty ingrained into the American psyche. But how many folks in the United States still participate in these outdoor activities? According to a survey from the Secretary of the Interior, 13.7 million people — that’s six percent of the population over [...]

Tips For a Safe 4th of July

Frank Seres — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:53:38 +0000

The 4th of July holiday usually means a trip to the lake, shooting off fireworks or simply enjoying a back yard barbecue. Whatever you have planned the American Red Cross offers a few tips to make sure you have a safe 4th of July celebration. When swimming, actively supervise children at all times – even [...]

'Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors' Wins Two Outdoor Channel Awards

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:56:17 +0000

Craig Morgan hosts his own Outdoor Channel show, ‘Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors’ and the singer and the show landed not one but two Golden Moose Awards. The Golden Moose Awards are now in their 12th year and they honor the producers and the on-air talent that contribute to quality Outdoor Channel programming. The ceremony is also said to be the most popular and longstanding outdoor TV celebration there is.

Upside Down Ice Fishing In Finland [VIDEO]

Dave Diamond — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:41:54 +0000

This has got to be one of the strangest fish stories I've ever run across. It takes place under the frozen surface of a lake in Finland. When you first start to watch the video you'll think the diver is simply walking on the bottom of the lake ... But wait! The bubbles from his SCUBA gear go ... DOWN! Huh?
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6 Hunting Apps That'll Improve Your Game

Carl Pettit — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:58:00 +0000

RangeFinder, Market.android.com / Thinkstock / Duck Hunting Calls, Market.android.com

Smart phones help us with most of our daily tasks, so why shouldn't it help out hunters with bringing home the best game possible? Just because you’re slogging through the forest, or across an alpine meadow, with your gun in hand, doesn’t mean you have to leave technology behind. Charge up your iP

Dog Shoots Hunter in the Butt in Most Embarrassing Hunting Accident of All Time [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:24:34 +0000

In what will no doubt go down in history as one of the biggest “epic fails” in hunting history, a dog in Utah accidentally shot his owner in the backside with a 12-gauge shotgun. The dog’s name? Dick Cheney. We kid, we kid. Here’s how it went down: the hunter laid his loaded 12-gauge down [...]

Best Outdoor Activities In Wichita Falls – Our Top Five

Sarah Kate — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:25:36 +0000

I know it gets hot in Wichita Falls but going outdoors once in a while is important! Going outside has been proven to have numerous health benefits. So grab some sunscreen and a water bottle and go outside! Here are some of Wichita Falls best outdoor activies to give