(Im)patiently awaiting my new Buck knife
I bought a Buck knife about 10 years ago when I went to an outdoor writers’ conference. I bought it from the Buck Knives booth in the vendor area. The surprising thing [...]
Great Outdoors
I wish I could just become a lumberjack
A few years ago, my wife and I decided to start gathering our own firewood, instead of buying it. After that first year of cutting my own wood, I think the people who sell [...]
If you carry, carry concealed
When Walmart announced it was going to restrict the types of ammo and guns it sells in its stores, there was a lot of uproar around Wyoming. But I say more power to ‘em. I [...]
There should always be time for hunting
I skipped the week-long archery hunt this year, because I felt like I was too busy at work to take the time off. Now I’m regretting that. I was just as busy last year, but [...]
I wish there were a market for dog hair
My Australian Shepherd sheds enough in the fall to make a new dog every week. It doesn’t matter if I brush her every single day, and even multiple times a day. She just [...]
Keep your game covered on the way home
When you’re coming home from a successful hunt this year, you’ll probably be pretty proud of your achievement. And deservedly so. Hunting takes skill, perseverance, [...]
Save the drinks until you’re back at camp
You can’t beat the combination of a new shotgun and an old bird dog. Or a campfire and s’mores. OK, so that second one was a bit of a stretch. But you know what I mean. [...]
Ditch the technology and get outdoors
With the proliferation of new-age gadgets, wing-dings and hoo-haws, we have plenty to worry about. Those things are supposed to make our lives easier, but I spend about 70 [...]
Snipe hunting is no joke — it’s a blast
I’m constantly surprised by the number of people who think I’m trying to put one over on them when I tell them I’m going snipe hunting. It’s amazing how strong those [...]
Volunteer to coach young shooters
Some may say it’s ridiculous, but I think teaching our kids about guns is the best way to prevent future violent acts committed with firearms. Those who were not raised [...]