Camping with A Family – Camping Items
What's up, MING fans? I have returned from my writing sabbatical that was caused by my wife producing another human. Speaking of new humans,...
Camping Hacks: Accomplish Anything With A Rope
Does everyone remember that scene from The Boondock Saints? You know, the one where Murphy is trying to convince Conner the necessity of rope for...
You’ve Been Camping Wrong, And Your Ancestors Are Ashamed
Alright, men, sit down. We need to talk.
Historically, biologically, anthropologically, whatever evidence of the previous indication is used, there is one constant to be observed...
The Off-Season: Combating Hunting Withdrawal
Hunting season is still two months away. Come September a lot of seasons are opening up. Here in West Texas, it's September Teal season....
The Three P’s: Essential Fundamentals for a Successful Harvest
There are very few things in life I find more rewarding than being able to provide for my family. Hobbies like hunting and fishing...
Find Fish Fast on Unfamiliar Water
We are in the middle of the summer vacation season, and many of us are traveling. I’m currently writing this during leg 1 of...
Be a Better You by Hunting
Hunters are a dying breed. Year after year, the number of hunting licenses sold goes down which means the number of hunters is going...
Budget Hunting: How to Afford the Hunt
Hunting is an expensive hobby to have. If you can even call it a hobby. Hunting for me is quickly turning into a lifestyle....
Rifle Sighting: Getting From on the Paper to in the Black
Whether its a new optic, new rifle, or opening day of deer season, your odds at a successful day in whatever your firearm sport...
“This is my Boomstick” – Shotgun Edition
In every gun cabinet, and in every turkey hunt, a shotgun is (or was) a common sight across America. While a far cry from...
Using Soft Plastic Bait Catches More Summer Fish
Soft plastic bait is a lot like fishing line. There are hundreds to choose from and each kind has a different purpose in the...
Early Teal Season: Lessons Learned
Texas has three weeks in September for teal season. I managed to make it out twice for my first teal season, twice for my...
Log Cabin Technique: Thog Maketh Fire
Let's be real folks, Thog probably doesn't know shit about the Log Cabin Technique. Thog also spent a lot of nights freezing his ass...
Not-So-Minimalist Camping
Over the Memorial Day Weekend, my wife and I decided to go on an overnight camping trip with a few friends. Now, I enjoy...
Shore Fishing for Boatless Anglers
If you are anything like me, you don't own a boat. This is a normal aggravation for many of us stuck shore fishing. It's...
“This is my Boomstick” – Rifle Edition
Since the discovery of fire, creation has always sought out bigger and better ways to harness its power and apply it towards different intentions....
Camping Checklist: What You Should Bring
One of my New Years Resolutions is to go camping in 2018. It's been years since I've camped. I spend a lot of time...
Diving: You Really Shouldn’t Do It
Hi folks, nice to meet you. I’m Jeff from Wisconsin. I hear that you’re thinking about taking up SCUBA diving? Well, I have one...
Weekend Fishing Trip – Friends, Beer and Fishing
Have a weekend fishing trip coming up? Don't do it alone. If you would rather go into the woods all by yourself for a fishing...
The United States of the Great Outdoors: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, home of the Liberty Bell, cheesesteaks, and steel. It's the same state where our Founding Fathers signed the middle finger directed at the...
Weekend Trip Fishing Essentials: Write This Down
Weekend fishing trip coming up? Have your fishing essentials to make it a success? Do you even know where to start? Time to pull...
Camping With A Family: Family Activities
Over the weekend the family and I went camping in Gettysburg, PA. I found that camping with small children can be challenging so I...
Fishing the Fall Transition
Fishing the fall transition can be fast-paced, or slower than a line at the DMV. Fall is upon us, well at least here in...
Fishing Line, Choosing the Right one: Braid
There are about 500 different types and brands of fishing line on the wall in Bass Pro Shops. Braid, monofilament, fluorocarbon; all from companies...
