Tricking your ice-fishing trap
I began using a Dave Genz Fish Trap about 20 years ago for much of my ice fishing. The term for hot-rodding these units is "Trick your Trap."
DIY: Building a better decoy
Make your modest whitetail decoy far more appealing with just a few simple modifications. Here's how to seal the deal for enraged bucks.
DIY: Make noise with drop-rope rattling
Rattling for whitetails is one of my favourite things to do during the rut. If you have antlers, try this tactic to ramp up the authenticity.
DIY: Ground blind platform
Elevating your ground blind is relatively simple, and even adding just a little extra height can make a world of difference.
DIY: Emergency ankle wrap
Outdoor pursuits of any sort pose the risk of turning an ankle. I secured my injured ankle with this quick and easy bandage wrap.
DIY: restoring that rack
Justin Hoffman's DIY antler restoration brings colour back to your sun-bleached sheds using coffee grounds, steel wool, and a toothbrush.
Ask a CO: Are DIY jaw jackers that use mouse traps and other things as a trigger legal?
A reader asks a CO if DIY jaw jackers that use mouse traps and other mechanisms are legal.
Making your own ghillie suit
Hide from your prey better and blend in with your surroundings by building your own cloak of invisibility. Here's how.
July 2023 digital issue available
OOD's July 2023 enhanced digital issue is now available. Read yours today for the latest hunting, fishing, and outdoors content.