Category: Blog

Be my Valentine: Hunting Fort Niobrara Wildlife Refuge, Valentine, NE

Planning and accommodation: When I asked my Fiance Amanda to accompany me on a seven-day deer hunt the third week of  December, in Nebraska, at the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife refuge. I did not think she would oblige. I looked at her over my camo coffee mug that October afternoon and said in a joking […]

North Dakota 2020 Public Land Hunt Recap | Tyler Smokes “Twin-Towers”

From the time I could tie my boots I was always intrigued with the outdoors.  I never knew how important doing things a certain way could play into the success of a hunt until I found myself at the age of seven, out of my comfort of a heated shooting house, and sitting on the […]

3 Ways to Start Waterfowl Hunting: From Budget-Friendly to Building off gear you already have

Are you always watching the Instagram and Facebook stories, posts, and videos of other hunters going out and hammering mallards, geese, and other waterfowl? Wondering if it’s something you’d like to do and don’t know what you have to do to get started and go on your first waterfowl hunt? I’m here to tell you […]

Getting Into Photography & Choosing the Right Camera

Most folks have a keen interest in photography when they see photos or see photos being taken.  But have you ever wondered how to get into the photography world? It’s easy!  Pick up your camera and start shooting.  Now, I’m not saying you’re going to be taking banner worthy pictures right off the bat, but […]

Picking Your Next Bird Dog – Two Stories That Defy The “Standard”

Hunter – My First Bird Dog Growing up, my parents never had a dog, let alone a hunting dog. My only knowledge of hunting dogs were the plentiful stories my grandfather would tell me about his Springer Spaniels eagerly plowing through the thick brush on the trail of ruffed grouse, pheasants, and rabbits. His stories […]

Trail Camera Ban Put to Vote in Arizona

On Friday, December 4th the Arizona Game and Fish Commission voted 5-0 to ban trail camera use in Arizona. This sets a dangerous precedent moving forward for all outdoorsmen across the country. Though this is not the first time that this issue has come up in Arizona. In the last year, this came to a […]