American Frontiersman

The quintessential frontiersmen were those imbued with the new “American Spirit” who pushed the envelope, and the frontier, from one ocean to the other as they brought to its finest form, what we call the art and science of frontiersmanship. This spirit is alive and well 200 years into our nation’s history as our master practitioners offer timely and timeless articles on wilderness, survival, the land and the techniques that have been honed through generations. From good blades and even how to make them; frontier techniques for building hasty or permanent shelter, foraging, staying fed and making a living; making and getting the most from frontier tools; wilderness and survival medicine for staying healthy or repairing broken health; even primitive archery and manly-man recipes, the American Frontiersman celebrates the land offers timeless tips for self-reliance.

Dress & Talk The Part

American Frontiersman

THE DEVIL’S BACKBONE • THE NATCHEZ TRACE was a major pathway for western expansion

WHAT’S ON THE SPIT? • History of the WILD GAME pursued by mountain men

FEEDIN’ TIME

LEGEND Y RIDER • Lonesome Charley Reynolds—accomplished hunter, scout and frontiersman

HOT TO TROT • The clothing, equipment and skills the mountain men used to stay warm in winter

TRAPPER’S ACCOUTREMENTS • Simple guide to making your own mittens and authentic hat

FRONTIER FASHIONABLE FUR BOTAS • Primitive DIY winter accessories that will make your time afield more bearable

MINK AND MUSKRAT • Tips and solid sets for winter's hot action

LESSONS AFIELD

** BATTLE-BORN** PACK AXE • A close look at the U.S. Navy SEAL-designed Case Winkler hack master

CASE WINKLER PACK AXE

CASE AMERICAN HEROES★ KNIFE SERIES

A Nod To WINKLER

BIRCH BARK MATCH SAFE • How to turn birchbark into functional pieces of kit

More Uses for Birchbark

FIRESTICKIN’ • It’s not primitive, but there’s no denying this new setup is groundbreaking

WILD MAN SETH KINMAN • This mountain man’s life was the TALLEST of tales

MOOSE DOWN! NOW WHAT? • A simple approach to dressing out the biggest of game

PURSUING PRONGHORN • Channel your inner Old-West hunter and go in search of this historic game animal

German-Style Pronghorn With Spaetzle • German company Maggi makes a rich, savory 1.1-ounce packet of brown sauce mix called “Pepper Cream Sauce for Sliced Meat” that is used for this recipe.

PREDATORS AFTER DARK • Tag more fur this winter by hunting at night equipped with night-vision gear

RIBEYES IN THE SKY • On the hunt for the majestic and elusive SANDHILL CRANE

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Christmas Crane

HOT TIPS FOR COLD CAMPERING • Because Mother Nature can be cruel with her sub-zero temps

TOOLS TO KEEP ON BOARD

TRUCK UPGRADES • Why and how to install an aftermarket truck exhaust

BUYING AFTERMARKET EXHAUSTS

FIRE BELLOWS • Bring the heat with this step-by-step wood and leather project

CARING FOR YOUR BELLOWS

hiliTime C Celebrating the timeless, hearty and HOT, HOT, HOT meal • Celebrating the timeless, hearty and HOT, HOT, HOT meal

FOOD OF THE FAMOUS

Get Sweet On Sourdough • Put the effort into this tasty treat and you’ll learn about more than just cooking

A Note On Nutritional Value

FELLING TIMBER • Lifesaving ways to take down widowmakers on your homestead

DROPPING THE HAMMERDOWN • FEDERAL PREMIUM’S new lever-action ammunition

GRAY WOLVES • Good-to-know insider info because the packs are back!

KEEPING WOLVES AWAY

BREAKING USFWS DELISTS GRAY WOLVES

GEAR BAG • Some new and...