Back 40 Outdoors >> Do-It-Yourself Hunting

Posted on: February 11th, 2010Snow, Cold, and Snowshoes

I’ve been slacking quite a bit lately writing for Back 40, chalk it up to winter!  Recently I discovered that snowshoeing (who knew they have been around for thousands of years) is my new favorite activity when the snow gets ass deep.  It has opened up a whole new world of places to visit in the winter, as here in the upper Midwest without proper transportation winter activities seem to be relegated to the ice fishing house.. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on: August 23rd, 2009Dead Down Wind

Dead Down Wind

Five years ago while working at Cabelas in Rogers, MN, a new product caught my eye. Maybe it was the shiny orange bottle? Maybe it was the catchy logo? I’m not really sure what attracted me to it initially, but after reading the science behind and using Dead Down Wind Scent elimination products, I was hooked.

After doing a bit more research on DDW some interesting facts came to light. At first glance, DDW may not seem any different than the myriad of scent prevention products littering your truck floor. But in reality, a key point sets them apart.

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Posted on: August 21st, 2009Easton Tuning Guide

I was having trouble finding the Easton Tuning Guide since Easton apparently is no longer putting it on their website. Click on this link below to download!

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Posted on: August 3rd, 2009Kenetrek Mountain Boots

The plans were finalized for my first late season mule deer hunt in Idaho. My gear was ready, my shooting was spot on, and my body was in excellent shape. I had one slight problem though. While I had footwear to cover most conditions, footwear required for a 5 day mountain hunt in November I did not, and I only had a week to go!! Cheap boots would not do on this trip, and all my research was pointing towards a great boot company from Montana. Kenetrek boots were my choice, and what a great choice that was!

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Posted on: August 2nd, 2009Backcountry Iron Man

Introduction of the HYBRID Athlete

Co-Authors: Dan Staton MS, CSCS Sportsman’s Fitness Jerod Fink Back 40 Outdoors

JEROD: “The legs feed the wolf”. That statement was getting repeated in my head over and over during the last stages of my most recent 50 mile triathlon in the wilds of northern Minnesota. Fatigue had consumed every cell in my body and I was running on pure grit and mental determination. When I finally crossed the finish line, I knew I was one step closer in my evolution towards becoming the complete sportsman.

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