As I was grew into a young man, I poked fun at myself at how I would run when playing sports during gym class. When I graduated to rugby in college it followed. I even noticed that while I was indeed fast on the field, I had a slightly odd…
Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>
As a young boy, I would stare in awe at my dad’s whitetail racks mounted on the wall and wonder what the story was behind each one. My dad certainly knew each an every one, but he began to amass quite a trophy wall of antlers and I couldn’t keep…
Hunting the West involves locating your animal by burning boot rubber and using great optics. Glassing is one of the key components to successfully locating game. I am priveledged to announce I am teaming up with MINOX Sport Optics by joing the MINOX Adventure Team. I am in excellent company…
One trait I inherited from my dad is that I LOVE to eat. I know my svelte figure might make you think otherwise, but I really do. When I am out hunting, I enjoy a snack that is high in protein, tastes great, isn’t going to melt, and doesn’t need…
Cameron Hanes sharing his experience at Bass Pro Shops Fall Classic in Rancho Cucamonga. Hunting stories are something I live for. The preparation, hard work, gear and actual hunt make for some great conversation. Anyone who has attended a hunting seminar knows that somewhere in the midst of sharing about…
Originally posted on the PocketRanger blog. When I hike, I sweat. When I sweat, I stink. Ask my wife, she’ll be the first to tell you. I work hard and play hard, but I certainly don’t smell like roses when I am hiking, cycling or training for hunting season. One…
Last year at this time, I was sharing what I was taking into the backcountry to hunt for the Wapiti. This year I am not hunting for them, but as others are I figured I would share what I would change about my set up. Thanks to B. Cramer for…
For those of you that ever sprayed bug spray and got it in your eyes or your mouth you know how bad it feels and tastes. Yuck! Ever try spraying your child with bug spray? They don’t want any part of it usually because it’s got that yucky feel and…
National Hammock Day was July 22nd and Grand Trunk provided me with a Parachute Nylon Double Hammock to field test. Assisting me was my daughter, who is my trusty sidekick and gear reviewer on all things fun. She was tasked with the testing comfort and swing-ability features. The Grand Trunk…
Seeing a guy draw back a bow with an 80# draw weight is impressive. It’s even more impressive when he actually punches out the bullseye of a target using said bow. While that is great for him, it may not be practical for you.Recently, I was talking to a co-worker…
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