Factory vs Handload – Honest Tradeoffs for Prairie Dogs
Factory or handload for prairie dog shooting - volume, cost, and accuracy tradeoffs explained
Hunting
Hound Hunting Regulations – State Laws and Controversies
State-by-state hound hunting laws and ballot bans
Light vs Heavy Bullets – Wind and Speed for Prairie Dogs
Light bullets shoot flatter but drift more in wind on prairie dogs than heavy bullets
Baiting Regulations State-by-State – Legal Complexity
Bear baiting legal status varies by state with complex rules on sites, quantities, and timelines requiring annual verification.
Varmint Bullets – Fragmentation vs Accuracy for Prairie Dogs
Varmint bullet accuracy beats fragmentation for prairie dogs at distance - match bullets work fine.
Cooking with Bear Fat – Using Rendered Lard
Learn how to cook with rendered bear fat as a 1:1 substitute for lard or butter in frying, baking, and sautéing.
Lot Number Consistency – Why It Matters at Distance on Prairie Dogs
Learn why factory ammo lot numbers affect accuracy on prairie dogs at 400+ yards and how to manage batches for consistent hits on tiny targets.
Traditional Bear Recipes and Historical Uses
Historical bear recipes from Native American and pioneer traditions adapted for modern food safety standards
Storing Bulk Ammo – Temperature and Shelf Life for Prairie Dogs
Store bulk prairie dog ammo properly with temperature control, humidity management, and organization to maintain performance across your shooting season.
Making Jerky from Bear Meat – Drying and Safety
Learn to safely make bear jerky with required 160°F heating to kill trichinosis before or during drying.
How Much to Bring – Calculating a Day’s Supply for Prairie Dogs
Calculate daily ammo needs for prairie dog trips with round counts, buffers, and bench setup.
Bear Meat in Stews and Chilis – Hearty Winter Meals
Learn to make hearty bear stews and chilis with cubed meat, long simmering, and root vegetables for winter comfort food.
Managing Two Rifles to Stay Cool on Prairie Dogs
Learn when rotating two rifles extends prairie dog shooting time and when one rifle is enough for casual sessions.
Slow Cooker Bear Recipes – Easy, Tender, Safe Cooking
Slow cooker makes bear meat tender and safe with 6-8 hour low heat cooking methods.
Barrel Life Reality – What 200-Round Days Do for Prairie Dogs
Prairie dog shooting's high volume wears barrels fast - recognizing when 200-round days mean replacement time for tiny targets.