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Can't Get a Buck on the Camp Couch!
A friend of mine invited me to hunt at his camp in Rushford, New York. It was only a half-hour drive from my place, so I accepted his...

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Jun 13, 20243 min read


Best Tip Ever for Smallmouth Bass Fishing
One day at work, I found myself in a conversation about fishing for smallmouth bass. A coworker revealed they were catching unbelievable...

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Jun 12, 20242 min read


Being the Guide:The Challenges of Guiding Deer Hunts
Most of my life, I've been the go-to person for helping other hunters learn the ropes or find the game they were after. Deer guiding,...

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Jun 11, 20243 min read


Funny Fishing Memories: A Day to Remember at Water Port, New York
When my wife and I were dating, one of our most memorable outings was a fishing trip below the dam at Water Port, New York. It was...

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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Scouting for Next Year
The best time to start scouting for next year is right after the season ends. With the pressure off, I can freely walk through areas that...

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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Hunting Over a Grouse Dog
My good friend Tom bought a Brittany Spaniel and invested a great amount of time training him to "woah," retrieve, and point pigeons that...

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Jun 11, 20242 min read


25th Anniversary Trip: The Rooster Fish
Inspiration for the Journey Inspiration delivered us to Costa Rica for our 25th wedding anniversary. One day, we were watching an outdoor...

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Jun 9, 20243 min read


Toughest Challenge in Hunting
One of the hardest feats in hunting is targeting an individual animal. Whether you're hunting deer, elk, turkey, or bear, the difficulty...

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Jun 9, 20243 min read


Buck Fever: The Hunter's Rush
What is Buck Fever? Anyone who has hunted has probably experienced some form of buck fever. Some people get the shakes after the action...

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Jun 9, 20242 min read


Miracle Shots: The Art of Snap Shooting
Growing up, I followed my father around the fields and woods, chasing pheasants and grouse. I thought it was normal for the bird to...

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Jun 8, 20243 min read


Funny Fishing Moments: Adventures on Lake Erie
This post contains affiliate links. Fishing with my dad was always an adventure, especially when the fish weren't biting. He was a master...

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Jun 7, 20243 min read


The Dog Nose: A Hunter's Secret Weapon
This post contains affiliate links. I learned at a very young age what a blessing it was to have a dog. Wild pheasants are some of the...

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Jun 6, 20242 min read


Don't Just Look Where You're Going: Learn the Topography of the Land
This post contains affiliate links. When I was young, I asked my dad how he kept from getting lost in the woods. He said, "Don’t focus on...

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Jun 6, 20242 min read


Testimonial Tails: Hunting Memories with My Father
This post contains affiliate links. My father should have been a writer for an outdoor magazine because of the great storyteller he was....

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Jun 6, 20243 min read


First Rifle: A Young Hunter's Journey
This post contains affiliate links. The Beginnings: Crossman 177 Caliber Pellet BB Combo My journey into hunting began with my first...

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Jun 6, 20242 min read


Fishing with the Master of Fish: Learning the Outdoors with My Father
Fishing with the Master of Fish: Learning the Outdoors with My Father

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Jun 6, 20242 min read


Learning the Outdoors: A Journey with My Father
This post contains affiliate links. Growing up, my education about the outdoors came from following my father everywhere he went that...

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Jun 6, 20242 min read


Turkey Hunting: A Journey of Addiction and Passion
This post contains affiliate links. Turkey hunting isn’t for everyone! I have been both blessed and cursed with the affliction of being a...

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Jun 5, 20243 min read


Passing Down Traditions: The Legend of Rebel, the Best Rabbit Dog Ever
Hunting stories were originally told as a way to pass down techniques and traditions to the next generation of hunters and fishermen....

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Jun 5, 20243 min read


Gadgets and Trusted Tools for the Modern Sportsman
Every year, it's fun to see the new gadgets that come out to help us sportsmen get an advantage over our intended game or fish. We love...

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Jun 4, 20242 min read

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