Elwood Shelton
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Elwood Shelton is the Digital Editor for Gun Digest. He lives in Colorado and has provided coverage on a vast spectrum of topics for GD for more than a decade. Before that, he was an award-winning sports and outdoors reporter for a number of newspapers across the Rocky Mountains. His experience has consisted of covering the spread of chronic wasting disease into the Western Slope of Colorado to the state’s ranching for wildlife programs. His passion for shooting began at a young age, fostered on pheasant hunts with his father. Since then, he has become an accomplished handloader, long-range shooter and avid hunter—particularly mule deer and any low-down, dirty varmint that comes into his crosshairs. He is a regular contributor to Gun Digest Magazine and has contributed to various books on guns and shooting, most recently Lever-Actions: A Tribute to the All-American Rifle.
Gun Reviews
Infographic: How to Hurricane-Proof Your Home
This infographic on how to hurricane-proof your home comes courtesy of US Door & More Inc. For a more in-depth look at hurricane preparedness, be...
How To
5 Reasons to Butcher Deer Yourself
Thinking of sending that deer to a processor? Here are five reasons to butcher deer yourself for the best venison possible. Butchering deer is rewarding.
How To
Bushnell PowerSync SolarWrap
Watch this thorough video review of the Bushnell PowerSync SolarWrap, a roll-out portable solar panel perfect for survival and preparedness.
How To
Dehydrated vs Freeze-Dried Survival Food: Which Lasts Longer?
Dehydrated and freeze-dried survival foods share a lot in common. But only one lasts the longest. Don't get duped by food companies. There is a difference.
Gun Reviews
What to Look for in Survival Shotguns
Looking for a survival shotgun? Learn what separates good survival shotguns from bad ones. The best survival shotguns should have these features (or not).
How To
Extreme Temperatures: The Quiet Natural Disasters
Although not as headline-grabbing as hurricanes and tornadoes, extreme temperatures actually claim more lives in an average year. They are quiet disasters.
Gun Reviews
CMMG Expands Mk47 Mutant Line
CMMG’s Mk47 Mutant has struck a cord with shooters with the line expanding to including a pistol (pictured), short barreled rifle and California compliant models.
How To
3 Reasons to Make Your Own Survival Kit
Commercial survival will work well, but there are good reasons to tailor one to suit your situation. Here are three reasons to make your own survival kits.