Orvis Pro Series Vest Review
For nearly two decades Steve has been an upland hunting guide, chasing birds with a brace of GSP.
Originally a deer hunter, the ways of the upland have won him over.
Better than any water bottle on the market, the GSI Microlite weighs the same as the cheap plastic bottles holding 33 ounces of liquid, nearly indestructible and can keep ice for what seems forever. On multiple occasions this season I errantly left a cold drink in my bird vest overnight, only to find it still…
Big trips take lots of planning. After months of training, staging gear and working through contingencies, it’s all come down to the packing. The upland season is upon us.
My bird dogs rarely just plunk down on a bed. It’s a whole process where they turn circles, try digging a hole completely through it, turn a few more circles the opposite direction and then settle in once they have verified the legitimacy of a sleeping spot. Orvis constructs their ComfortFill-Eco Softshell Dog Bed with…
My number one tip when cooking with wild game is to give it a “dry brine.” I always sprinkle salt over the meat at least 24 hours before cooking. Salt draws out moisture which will help your meat stay tender and juicy during the cooking process. Jacobsen Salt Co. is renowned for their high quality and…
This book is a classic that was first published in 1934. There’s no better way to get some perspective in the off season than to listen to Spiller recount the heydays of Ruffed pursuit. It’s a fast read, even available in Kindle version. ($16.55 paperback/ $12.62 Kindle) Click here.
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…