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.

SPRING INTO ACTION

AMERICAN FRONTIERSMAN

SUNRISE SURPRISE • The first attack on Fort Boonesborough left death in its wake

TRACKING the SWAMP FOX • How FRANCIS MARION stalled the British advance in the American Revolutaion

A PERFECT STORM • The bass waters were angry that day, my friends

French Frontiersmen • Carbon copying the coureurs de bois of the early fur trade in New France

PADDLE & ROW • Choosing a canoe, kayak or inflatable is just the first step on the journey

8 GREAT BOWIES • Presenting the knives that most faithfully honor Jim Bowie’s iconic, deadly blade

BAGS OF WONDERS • Over-the-shoulder, prized possessions of the frontiersmen and Native Americans

20-GAUGE TOMINATOR • Taking this cagey old bird was a victory made possible by the Weatherby Element Turkey

TURKEY SHORTY • Mossberg’s latest 940 Pro is perfect for dropping longbeards in tight setups

Game Bird Trifecta • Three winning recipes that’ll make you the best darn camp cook—hands down!

Modern Marlin Trapper • The new 1895 is one viable fighting lever gun that’s ready for truck or trail

HOUND DOGGIN’ BEARS • Adventure to the Alleghenies of West Virginia for a wild and musical ride

DRILL IT! • The history and technique of making fire with the bow drill

SQUARE LASHING IQ • Tips and tactics for securely tying down backwoods essentials

BACKYARD FIREPIT • Build your own place to chill out or heat up with family and friends

FOREST FURNITURE • All you need is a hatchet and some cord to make a camp chair and table

SMOKIN' HOT • How to step up your Camp Chef game with a smart pellet smoker

MUZZLE BLASTS MASH-UP • From how-to videos to the newest guns and gear uncovered at SHOT Show 2023

North Dakota’s Fort Union • A center for the bison robe trade, tribal diplomacy and high adventure

GEAR BAG