3 Texas Summer Getaways for Outdoorsman and Family

3 Texas Summer Getaways for Outdoorsman and Family

As hunters, we’re usually faced with the annual dilemma of deciding on summer plans for the family. This time of the year is particularly precious, as antsy kids and the need for respite from the rat race is common. Though there are tons of great destinations...
Gratitude Afield: A Roller Coaster Ride

Gratitude Afield: A Roller Coaster Ride

Like all Novembers in north central Texas, I found myself in my hunting blind smack dab in the middle of the whitetail rut.  This is easily one of my favorite times of the year. For me, it’s not only an exciting time to deer hunt, I enjoy the cooler...
The Future of Hunting:  Repairing the Contention

The Future of Hunting: Repairing the Contention

Troll.  The term usually bring thoughts of a creepy being of sorts – a dwarf that dwells in caves or under bridges. This product of folklore has always been relatively harmless, yet today trolls disrupt and divide people in social media settings such as sports...
The Deer Camp Fire Pit:  It Just Works

The Deer Camp Fire Pit: It Just Works

There seems to be a peace that comes when communing around a deer camp fire. No matter the number of hunters, staring at ember and flame brings spiritual reflection and a recalling of past events. It also often features a crossfire of barbing and ribbing –...
The Deer Lease Machine: Avoiding Malfunction

The Deer Lease Machine: Avoiding Malfunction

So you want to join or start a deer lease or club.  You’re a reasonable person with many friends that are sportsmen. Shouldn’t be a problem, right?Not so fast my friend.  In my experience, no matter how casual you want the arrangement to be, there has to be some...
Skin in the Game

Skin in the Game

In the spirit of covering a wide variety of areas associated with hunting, wild game and the outdoors, we like to highlight the various figures that are part of our experience. After recently visiting a taxidermist friend, I got to thinking about their importance. ...

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