Clean air, no traffic, and big, cornfed Nebraska whitetail deer on public land. That’s what my friend and fellow Badlands OPS member, Tim Endsley was offering when he sent me a text in September inviting me to hunt. Normally, I wouldn’t dream of planning a hunt this late in the…
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If this doesn’t get you fired up about hunting public land then feel free to scroll on by. After putting in the work and hunting hard, this is awesome!
From the National Forest Websites: To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. through September…
Archery targets take a beating. Not only from the archer, but also the weather, mainly from the sun’s punishing UV rays. As someone who lives in Southern California, and who doesn’t always bring his targets indoors (if ever), I needed a target that would withstand a heavy dose of Mother…
Flashlights have improved greatly throughout my lifetime. We no longer have to carry around large lights with D-batteries in them. I like field testing new flashlights due to hunting in the backcountry, going to my treestand before dawn, coming back from the hunt in the evening, or going after critters…
I love building arrows. Specifically, Victory Archery arrows. Like shooting my bow, it’s therapeutic and mentally stimulating. There is something about measuring, cutting carbon, truing, gluing and fletching two-three foot missiles for hunting or target archery. For years, I shot Victory Armor Piercing arrows, or VAPs as they are commonly…
In case you have been living under a rock, feral pigs wreak destruction wherever they go. We witnessed some of the damage and it shocked us. Georgia is a state that has been hit hard by feral pigs as there is plenty to eat and they reproduce like crazy. One…
As a proud supporter of the Second Amendment, this is wonderful news. There is still trepidation as the opposition will continue to fight us in one way or another. That means we also need to fight back, hold the line and show that we firearm owners won’t back down. Remember,…
There is something to be said for a firm handshake. It gives an impression that is remembered for life. Am I right? The same goes for friends you’ve had for years, but never met in person, and when the meet finally happens you have a decision to make. Be polite…
If this doesn’t get you excited for bow hunting in the mountains, put your bow away and find a hobby. I watched this today and abslutely loved it. You can feel every step and emotion throughout this hunt. Go watch it and prepare yourself for some excitement.
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