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6 Tips for a More Successful Fishing Trip

After our first fishing outing of the year, we came up with a few tips to make your next fishing trip a little more successful.

Turkey Chuckles Part 2

In the previous post, we had just finished relaxing on a rainy afternoon with some domino devastation and Oysters Rockefeller to tide us over until dinner. Right about the time finally let up, we were ready to embark on our second hunt of the weekend…

Turkey Chuckles Part 1

As we drove out to the ranch, I just couldn’t wrap my head around it. How was spring turkey season so frustrating and difficult?

The Ultimate Venison Seasoning Challenge

What do you do when you have 5 different types of wild game seasonings made especially for venison? You have an Ultimate Venison Seasoning Challenge, of course!

Ranch Breakfast: Pan-Seared Venison Tenderloin with Scrambled Eggs

I’ll never forget it; the day after harvesting my first deer, Court made me this meal with breakfast and it completely sealed the deal for me as a hunter. With our freezer restocked, we’ve really enjoyed this hearty, high-protein breakfast or brunch.

Better Late Than Never! 2021 Outdoors Resolutions

Deer season delayed this post, but these are my ultimate hunting and fishing goals for this year! Now that I’ve been hunting and fishing for a few years, it’s time to really get serious. And there are a few things that I’ve been wanting to do that I am finally going to make happen. #1: Harvest a turkey AfterContinue reading “Better Late Than Never! 2021 Outdoors Resolutions”

Redemption: 2020 Deer Season Conclusion

I had always figured hunting one specific deer wouldn’t be easy; nothing is guaranteed in

2020 Deer Season Recap: The Hunt for Big Boy

After an incredible 2019 deer hunting season, I excitedly prepared for an even better one in 2020. Preparation and determination is great, but there’s one thing we cannot forget; Mother Nature is always in control.

Learning Curve: Duck Hunting Take 2

ear! Spoiler alert; we didn’t bring home any ducks, but we brought home some new strategies for our next outing.

Know Your Limits: Duck Hunting Take 1

This moment is when we need to remember that nature can be as dangerous as it is beautiful, and it’s important to always put safety first. No wild game is worth not coming home.