tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1470138 2008-05-16T13:09:00Z The place to go to find the best hunting, fishing, camping, shooting, and survival tips, written by the experts (and readers!) of Field & Stream, the world's leading outdoor magazine. TypePad Thetipboardhttp://feedburner.google.com tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49920398 2008-05-16T09:09:00-04:00 2008-05-16T13:09:00Z Nate To prevent my box calls from squawking in my vest pockets, I secure the lids with my girlfriend's elastic hair bands. They're just the right size, and they're strong enough to do the job. Roger...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/fBd59v7CLck" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/use-a-hair-band.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49905514 2008-05-15T09:24:03-04:00 2008-05-15T13:24:03Z Nate Steve Wolfe When I deer hunt, I like to carry a 1/4-inch-thick sheet of plastic bubble wrap to sit on. Not only does it keep me dry, but my body temperature warms up the air in the bubbles, which...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/y3j978zlFOM" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/sit-on-bubble-w.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49805408 2008-05-14T08:55:00-04:00 2008-05-14T12:55:00Z Nate I like to keep a spare floor mat in the trunk of my truck to throw on the ground when I change into and out of my waders. This prevents pebbles and dirt from sticking to my socks and entering...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/oITQy0yRKxY" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/keep-rocks-and.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49804852 2008-05-13T10:42:47-04:00 2008-05-13T14:42:47Z Nate Trying to lace up your boots when the ends are frayed and won't go through the eyelets can be a real pain—especially at 4:30 a.m. at turkey camp. For an easy fix to this problem, take some electrical...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/pXmD-OKWj-4" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/repair-boot-lac.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49630928 2008-05-09T10:28:37-04:00 2008-05-09T14:28:37Z Nate I painted the blade of one of my canoe paddles blaze orange. This provides me with one more signal device if my boat ever goes down. Philip Bryan, Bloomington, Ind.<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/DEyEX81R_rs" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/signal-with-a-p.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49416752 2008-05-05T09:03:09-04:00 2008-05-05T13:03:09Z Nate When reloading rifle bullets I find it helpful to mark the bullets with a Sharpie so I can identify loads that I intend to test for accuracy. I write a number on the bullet near the tip that...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/c8FngHujToI" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/mark-bullets-fo.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-49274124 2008-05-01T09:24:22-04:00 2008-05-01T13:24:22Z Nate After a day's hunt (particularly a rainy one), I use the remaining "heat" in my chemical handwarmers to dry the insides of my boots. Just leave one inside each boot overnight, and they'll be dry in...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/xBqtOd2XMDE" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/05/dry-boots-with.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-48955834 2008-04-24T10:55:34-04:00 2008-04-24T14:55:34Z Nate Whenever I'm flyfishing with a nymph or Woolly Bugger, I like to take some mud side from the stream and work it into the fly. This does a good job of removing my scent from the fly. Rob Sullivan,...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/pgZp5xv2hhE" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/04/fish-nymphs-and.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-48888994 2008-04-23T09:45:27-04:00 2008-04-23T13:45:27Z Nate Before I head out hunting, I always tie a piece of string or dental floss to the end of my gun barrel. This way I can tell which way the wind is blowing at all times. Jack Kline, Superior, Wis.<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/T-5kTkembP4" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/04/add-a-wind-chec.html tag:typepad.com,2003:post-48410466 2008-04-14T10:11:55-04:00 2008-04-14T14:11:55Z Nate Three-dimensional turkey targets are great shooting-practice tools for bowhunters. Problem is they're expensive. To make your own, take your oldest turkey decoy and fill it with expanding insulation...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Thetipboard/~4/ORWkvRsQOz0" height="1" width="1"/> http://fieldandstream.blogs.com/thetipboard/2008/04/make-your-own-3.html