Impulse buys are rarely a good thing. I was walking through Scheels’ flagship store admiring the quality of outdoor gear stocked on shelves compared to many other big box stores. The outdoor cooking section was extensive with a ton of equipment that needs testing. But, I’m in the middle of a hunting trip and the…
I knew when we hit the trail this season that we had multiple river crossings in our future. There was a good chance I’d get soaked from the waist down, but I had to keep my gear clean and dry even if I became completely submerged. Nite Ize Runoff Cubes offer a great solution for…
We’ve been putting the CZ Upland Ultralight through the paces for a number of months now. CZ has done a really good job of making upgrades to this over/under platform while still managing to keep the price reasonable for a new double. The first thing you’ll notice is the color: sage, matte Cerakote cloaks the…
I know that Danner tries to guide bird hunters to boot models with alluring names such as the Grouse and the Sharptail. But why would anyone ever strap a boot to their foot that weighs more than twice as much as the Trail GTX Mid — just 28 oz per pair? Weight and comfort elevate…
It’s hard to say exactly how many times I crossed the Lewis and Clark trail this season. Everytime I see the roadside signs it takes me back to Stephen Ambrose’s Undaunted Courage. It’s almost impossible to comprehend what Captains Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their men endured on the maiden exploration of this country. Though…
Phones, cameras, watches, navigation devices, satellite messengers — our trips require a lot of power. Normally I don’t even talk about our plugin requirements because it’s one of the necessary yet annoying distractions from the wild when documenting trips to share with others. But the performance of the BigBlue 63W solar panel was so good…
I think this is the perfect recipe for the final morning of any hunting trip. Take all the bird hearts collected over the trip and make a hearty breakfast (punny). I probably should have made my own biscuits from scratch. But, I’d probably use the cheat biscuits in camp so why not stay true to…
Simple preparation, short list of ingredients, really lets the bird shine. Prairie grouse and a hot wok are hard to beat.
Bird seasons come and go. Most of the time I try to not think about the start and end dates because there’s always a half-year where we won’t be chasing birds. To focus on the beginning and end always seems like so much longing, instead of just embracing the moments afield that we actually get….
As bird hunters and outdoorsmen, there is no such thing as having too many knives. Buck’s Open Season Small Game knife with drop point 4-1/4” blade is a great form for disassembling game birds afield. It has nice balance in hand and a stylish profile with either Dymalux red wood, olive micarta, or thermoplastic black…