Camping can get expensive if you let it
If you’re at all serious about camping, you can spend a small fortune – or even a large one, for that matter – on camping gear. Every time you head for the hills, you [...]
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New barn means I can find my hunting gear
My family moved into the house we’re in now about 10 years ago. One of the things that put this place in our budget was the fact that it didn’t have a barn. In fact, it [...]
Check your wish list one more time
It’s time to pull out your list and check it twice. Not your list of stuff to get for other people. If you don’t have your presents bought yet, there’s not much hope. [...]
Email ads are getting dangerously effective
Late October is a bad time of year for me. If I were independently wealthy, it wouldn’t be so bad. But I’m not, so it’s a little painful. The hunting gear companies and [...]
Don’t pick up outdoor catalogs right now
If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this is that time. It seems outdoor gear catalogs come in the mail every day, but [...]
A barn would help organize my hunting gear
I am terrible at picking gifts for my wife. This year, I thought I had the perfect idea. We recently took advantage of the low interest rates and refinanced the house, which [...]
Do your chores now so you can get outside
Don’t wait to do the things you’ll need to do to enjoy the summer. Get your fishing license and conservation stamp now, while your checking account is still fat from your [...]
Hunting gear isn’t only for hunting season
I have clothes for every hunting situation. I have gear to keep me dry on a spring turkey hunt. Gear to keep me warm if a raging blizzard rolls in while I’m elk hunting. [...]
Go easy on new ice fishing gear — stick to the basics
I love fishing, even though I’m not very good at it. I get skunked on most of my fishing expeditions. But that’s OK. I really go fishing just to get out of the house and [...]
Maybe COVID will cause more innovation in gear
More people made their way to the outdoors in 2020 than ever before. The pandemic caused a shift in recreation, and a record number of people went to state parks, national [...]