Making It: 21 DIY Projects and Gear Hacks to Save You Money

This is a two-part special on making and saving money in the outdoors. To read about six outdoorsmen and women who earn a living in the outdoor industry, click here. Got your own DIY tips to share with us? Shoot us an email at howto@outdoorlife.com.

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DIY Projects

PVC Chum Tube

Umbrella Duck Blind

Make an Ax Handle

Deer-Antler Slingshot

Wool Blanket Gun Case

Three Quick Rod Fixes

Repair a Busted Stock

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Hunting Hacks

Homemade Cover Scent

Find Free Food-Plot Seed

Dual-Purpose Duck Decoys

Find a Field Dog at the Pound

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Gear Tweaks

Revive Your Down Jacket

Patch a Bow Target

Bow Sight Cover

Stud Your Boots

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Other Cash-Saving Tips

Dope Your Shot on the Cheap

Pork-Rind Trailers

Homemade Fire Starters

Low-Cost Zero

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