Nobody knows better than sportsmen just how much havoc an invasive species can wreak on an ecosystem, and some recent news from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) may have the shiver that has invaded my spine invading yours, too. There's a new threat to the Great Lakes that, should it ever eventuate, is going to make the zebra mussel look like a friendly … [Read more...] about The Crawdad That Could Eat the Great Lakes
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Lead By Example: Take the #ResponsibleRecreation Pledge
The Coronavirus pandemic may still be ongoing, but as state stay-at-home orders lift one by one, more and more people are heading outside to enjoy what's turning into a beautiful May all across the country. Experienced outdoorsmen know that camping, hiking, backpacking and hunting are the original "social distancing" measures; after all, it's a lot easier to stay 6 feet away … [Read more...] about Lead By Example: Take the #ResponsibleRecreation Pledge
National Parks & Wildlife Refuges Still Open, Zombie-Free
The U.S. Department of the Interior's David L. Bernhardt has a message for America's outdoorsmen. As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads like my ex-wife's behind and Americans everywhere begin to chafe at the restrictions of quarantine, the U.S. Department of the Interior's David L. Bernhardt recently released a letter containing a message for America's outdoorsmen: America's … [Read more...] about National Parks & Wildlife Refuges Still Open, Zombie-Free
Our Top 3 Places to Spend the Coronavirus Quarantine
Some of us already live in our Quarantine Paradise. Some of us can only dream... Many (if not most) of you Popular Outdoorsman readers were already prepared for the Coronavirus pandemic long before the first breathlessly panicky stories started coming out of Wuhan, China early this year. However, as pragmatic people who otherwise have lives to lead and money to earn, chances … [Read more...] about Our Top 3 Places to Spend the Coronavirus Quarantine
How to Build a Campfire
Building a campfire is an essential skill for an outdoors lifestyle. Whether you're in the middle of the woods or making smores with the family, building a proper campfire can be a daunting task. With some wood and a little bit of knowledge, it's not really that hard and can be a big help for many different tasks. Here's how to do it in a few easy steps. Start with a fire … [Read more...] about How to Build a Campfire
