Removing slivers or splinters is a common First Aid task for anyone who works outside. The Sliver Gripper™ is a simple yet effective tool for removing everything from cactus spines (from both humans and dogs) to thorns and insect stingers to ticks.This tool works so well that I have purchased several over the years. I now have one in my personal First Aid kit, one in the home First Aid … [Read more...] about Uncle Bill’s Sliver Gripper Review
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5 Ways to Prevent Blisters
Well, I'm happily home again after spending 8 days hunting elk in the mountains. My partner and I packed our gear and supplies on our backs in to the base camp. My feet fared better than last year! Still, the distance and weight led to some foot blisters that took away from my enjoyment of the hunt. Since I now have hard-won knowledge of blisters, here are a few pointers that may … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Prevent Blisters
Hot Weather and Your Hunting Dog
Last fall I had a real eye opener. We were hunting a field for pheasants in northern Montana - a field that we have hunted several times in the past. The day was windy and hot and the cover was very thick. My dog Radar, a 75lb black lab, had a big drink before we started the field. The pheasants were running and my dog was working hard to push them up. The first shot at a rooster … [Read more...] about Hot Weather and Your Hunting Dog
