Author: Kat Stevens
Kat Stevens
Kat Ainsworth Stevens loves nothing more than a day spent in the woods or on the water. She has hunted all over the country for everything from deer to ducks to alligators. Her fishing endeavors range from setting juglines for catfish to catching rainbow trout in mountain streams. And while she’s out hunting, fishing, hiking, and boating, she’s putting gear through its paces.
Sweetheart grips are a piece of history I’d love to see returned to the gun world. During World War II, soldiers often placed pictures of girlfriends, wives and other loved ones in the grips of their 1911s. The practice sometimes extended to revolvers as well but tended to be limited by the availability of a grip that was see-through enough to serve as a make-shift picture frame. This effort was often accomplished by taking pieces of Lucite from the canopies and windshields of downed airplanes and cutting new grips for their guns. It was all for the purpose of carrying…
On the surface, calling coyotes might appear to be simple: Play coyote sounds on your snazzy electronic caller, wait all of 30 seconds, and they’ll come hard- charging in, right? Not exactly. It’s true that there are times it can be that easy, but that is the exception, rather than the rule. Whether you’re new to the world of calling or just want to up your game, here are 10 tips to help you along the way. 1: YOUR E-CALLER DOESN’T MATTER. This might come as a surprise, but when it gets right down to it, this skill is less…
Maybe you enjoy spending time in the great outdoors fishing, camping, or hunting. During those times, is self-defense from threats a priority? If it isn’t, you’re not alone in that thinking. If you’re a woman, odds are that good defense of your own self isn’t a driving factor. Women have a tendency to focus on protecting others—usually their kids—before considering themselves worthy of that same aggressive approach to self-defense. It’s not at all uncommon for a woman to get into guns and self-defense because she became a mom or due to some sort of threat to her children’s well-being. I’m…
When it comes to selecting a handgun for carrying in the great outdoors, the vast number of possible configurations and calibers to consider can be overwhelming. One cartridge that’s frequently mentioned by those interested in self-defense and handgun hunting alike is the 45 ACP. Many gun owners boast about its sheer bulk and “stopping power,” but is that true? Is the 45 ACP a good idea for defensive purposes, whether you need it against two-legged or four-legged attackers? Does it work for handgun hunting? Read on to find out. What is the 45 ACP, Really? The 45 ACP was designed…
When you picture hunters, you probably imagine long guns or bows. Similarly, when you think about hiking or camping, your mind likely envisions good boots and tents, not guns. In reality, whether you’re a hunter, hiker, or other outdoor aficionado, it’s wise to consider making handguns part of your defensive toolbox. It’s all too easy to get caught in the notion that you’re immune from harm while you’re in the mountains and woods, but that’s not an accurate picture. We might think the outdoors is our playground, but animals call it home, and it’s entirely possible to anger the wrong…
How to Catch Big Catfish Catching monster catfish—not simply keepers, but giants—is the dream of most of us who spend time on the shores and on the water with a rod and reel in hand. It’s easy to say you’re out on the water to connect with nature, enjoy the silence, and maybe bring some fish back at the end of the day. But don’t we all want a big fish story that’s…real? Catfish are among the creatures of the deep (and not so deep) waters that are a focus for a lot of fishermen. Maybe it’s because there are…