It is essential to be hidden from plain view when trying to arrow a big game animal. They are smart and have lightning fast response time. We use camouflage, face paint, natural surroundings and blinds to give us an edge. For most of us DIY hunters, saving money is also…
Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>
The giving season is upon us. Is there anything you really want? I know that many of my blogging friends have posted lists with ideas for that hard to buy for hunter of yours. The question I hear asked each year is, “What do I get the guy or gal…
On the cold, hard ground in the wilderness you want comfort and warmth when you are trying to catch a few Zzzzz’s. In researching sleeping bags for my Colorado elk hunt, I was directed to ALPS OutdoorZ and I found they had some I was interested in. After some emails…
Three weeks without bow hunting during deer season can drive a person insane. I know this from firsthand experience. During the past three weeks my priorities had changed and while I lived vicariously through many of you, it was still difficult not being out there. I could almost see my…
Ever since I can remember, Thanksgiving week was all about spending time with family and hunting. My dad, brother and I always looked forward to taking a few extra days off and hitting the woods together. Some years we would be hunting with my grandfather and uncles and some just…
It’s a rare event when I want to crawl back into bed on a hunt morning, but today was one of those days. I was just plain tired and the bed felt super comfortable, plus it was 2:00 AM on a Saturday. Fortunately, I snapped out of it quick because…
One of the press releases I found in my inbox this morning is one I certainly want to share with the youth of California. There is an essay writing contest where one lucky winner gets a lifetime hunting license for California. Trust me kids, this is a BIG deal as…
Practice for the extreme if you want to down an animal with one clean shot. What do I mean by that? A few years ago, I was out scouting a month before the season and at 6:00 AM it was 89 degrees. At 6:00 AM!! Imagine what it would be…
Some of the best hunting advice I have ever received was that in preparation for any hunt, I should always take care of my feet. Hunting should be fun and full of adventure, and not worrying about constant foot anguish. In preparation for my Colorado archery elk hunt, I began…
Whether it is to film for you to show your friends or to try to get it noticed by someone, getting a hunt on video seems to be the biggest craze. I have tried filming my hunts using different video, but some of the cameras are bulky and expensive for…
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