Clean air. Dirt trails. Climbing high in search of mule deer. The Silence. This past weekend was just what I needed and I feel like a new man. I was completely at peace in the mountains and it was glorious! It was something I definitely needed mentally and spiritually. LT…
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As soon as the previous deer season ends, we bowhunters start counting down to opening day of the next bow season. In SoCal, we prepare all year by consistently making it to the archery range, exercising, scouting, and earning spousal points so we can make it out the door for…
For many of us in SoCal, deer and bear seasons have just begun or will hit on September 5. Are you ready? I don’t just mean have you been shooting your bow and driving tacks at 60 yards. I mean are you ready mentally, physically, and do you have a…
Last week, I was invited to be a guest on the Take Aim Outdoors podcast with Brandon Hammonds. It’s an honor to be on with Brandon and had some good questions for me. Plus, we got to talk deer hunting, which I love to do. Listen to the Episode 45…
A loud ‘THUD‘ and the sound of something zipping across tent material woke me up at 2:00 AM. Was Brett OK? I thought he may have been having a nightmare and sat up too quickly. As I listened intently, I hear Brett call out to me. ‘Al? Something just it…
After talking with my hunting partner about a recent buck encounter, I asked this question to the CA DFW. Now I know a little bit more about the deer around here. This is from the Q&A with Carrie Wilson. Question: I recently heard about a few Southern California bucks that…
A few weeks back, Chris Larsen from the Foremost Hunting podcast interviewed me in regards to the challenges of hunting in Southern California and my increased fitness level. Download the podcast on iTunes or listen to it here. Thank you for the great chat and having me on your show,…
As a hunter, I look forward to giving back in the way of conservation. Sometimes it is monetary and sometimes it is sweat equity. Recently, I learned that the Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep was looking for volunteers to help clean up some springs around Southern California. I…
In the hunting community, when you hear the name Badlands you think quality backpacks and now quality apparel. The name is synonymous with quality. I have been using Badlands gear for years and am always impressed with the new packs they come out with. This year they released the Badlands…
It’s been seven long years for me. Seven years of hunting hard for Southern California mule deer and I finally put my tag on one. My legs have walked many miles and my friends and I have driven many miles in search of Southern California mule deer. Plenty of scouting,…
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