Author: <span>Albert Quackenbush</span>

While perusing the web this morning, I found an interesting update to the bear tag validation procedures for 2012. The California Fish and Game Commission has updated the regulations. They have amended Sections 365 and 708.12 for bear hunting tag validation. This is an extract from the regulation amendment. If…

My latest post for the PSE Archery blog. Many of you already know this, but for those who don’t it’s a good way to get to know my background in bowhunting. _______________________________________________________________________ My bow hunting roots were set at an early age in Western New York State. It should come…

Saving a few dollars here and there is what has allowed me the pleasure of hunting elk in Colorado this year. It has taken me a while to save up enough to do it, but the effort has been well worth it to me. Along with tucking money away, I…

Sickness shows itself in many forms. Usually for me it’s in the form of my thoughts constantly being funneled into a mind-tornado of bowhunting and anything outdoors. There are daydreams about maps, water sources, hiking, etc. You all know what I am talking about. On the reality side, it can…

My old time hunting buds, my dad and brother, have been busy setting up tree stands and trail cams in NY. They have been putting in plenty of hard work over the past few weeks. Now, one of the things all three of us are guilty of is playing pranks…

It’s been in the works for a while, but today I get to finally share it! PSE Archery (Precision Shooting Equipment) has asked me to be part of their blogging staff. Not only me, but also some other excellent bloggers with a passion for bowhunting. The PSE Archery blog will…

Yesterday I posted my book review of Meat Eater: Adventures from the Life of an American Hunter by Steven Rinella. Not only was I given the chance to review it before the general public, but I was also given the chance to interview Steven. I wanted to ask some different…

When I get together with my dad and brother at hunting camp, a.k.a. my brother’s house in NY, there is one thing that occurs every time. We tell hunting stories. We reminisce and you can almost see our necks swell from the stories of bucks of yore. Sharing these stories…

Yesterday, I posted my review of the Cobrabraid paracord bracelets. With the popularity of these growing I know many of you want one, right? Good news! 2 Monkey Trading LLC has offered up TWO (2) of the Cobrabraid bracelets for a giveaway. They will be in Realtree camo colors. Entering…

Planning a hunting trip or scouting adventure comes second nature to me. I plan like a Boy Scout and try to be as prepared as I possibly can. Having some 550 paracord in my pack is always a must, and when 2 Monkey Trading LLC contacted me to review their…