Allen CraterMay 1610 min35 Father's Day Gift Ideas For The OutdoorsmanI am extremely fortunate to have a dad that introduced me to the outdoors at a young age. I owe most all of my passions in life to my...
Allen CraterApr 257 minMichigan Trout Opener Reading List – 13 Selections Sure to Satiate.The last Saturday in April always holds special promise here in Michigan – the celebrated opening of trout season. From the first...
Amber CaseyMar 154 minVenison Bone Broth “Utilize every part of the animal you can.” I’ll drop this line somewhere in a hunting conversation. Every time. I see it as a sign of...
Jon OsbornJan 102 minGamebird Pot PieAutumn is for hunting. There’s nothing better than grabbing an old double gun, whistling up the dog, and shuffling among the leaves for...
Allen CraterOct 5, 20215 min2021 Holiday Gift Guide - BooksWhen I can't actually be outdoors exploring, hiking, camping, fishing or hunting I like to read about it. In fact, my Christmas list...
Allen CraterOct 5, 20217 min2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Around The CabinEvery explorer needs a basecamp - a point from which all adventures originate and a place to reflect on adventures past. Some call it the...
Allen CraterOct 5, 20214 min2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Camping From backpacking to car camping or even the ultimate "van life" experience, there's something on this list that's sure to make any camper...
Allen CraterOct 4, 20215 min2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Fly FishingIt's no secret that I love to fly fish. It probably occupies more of my time and more of my wallet than anything else. It's also no...
Allen CraterOct 1, 20214 min2021 Holiday Gift Guide - HuntingWhether you're chasing birds or bulls, hunting "out west" or Midwest, pursuing game with a bow, a shotgun or rifle, trekking hills or...
Jon OsbornJun 14, 20215 minPreseason Prep Part 3 - Embracing The Suck Tac-Team StyleFor the sake of complete clarity, I’m neither a Crossfitter nor a competition powerlifter. Once upon a time, I could bench press 300...
Allen CraterOct 19, 202012 minAdding To The KitSince I was young I've always dreamt of an "out west big game" hunt. Horseback, wall tent, wood stove, campfire dinner under the stars...
Allen CraterOct 9, 202010 min2020 Holiday Gift Guide - 73 Ideas For The Outdoorsman On Your ListIt's not even Halloween yet but I am already seeing a lot of holiday gift guides being published - the best gifts for tech junkies, the...
Allen CraterSep 2, 20204 minBackcountry Beef (Venison) StroganoffIf you’ve ever hunted or hiked in the backcountry with no camp cook, you understand the struggle of enjoying a good meal - WITHOUT...
Jared WalkerAug 12, 20204 minPreseason Prep Part 2 - Proper DIY Scope MountingYou’ve spent the last several months saving that hard-earned money. You’ve researched the forums, read the reviews and watched numerous...
Allen CraterJun 7, 20206 minPreseason Prep Part 1 - Rifle Cleaning It's never too early to think about equipment maintenance. In fact, this is precisely the time of year we should be getting both our...
Allen CraterMay 14, 202014 minPlanning a Whitetail Hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe AreaIf you are anything like me you are itching to get back into the woods and rivers and mountains as soon as safely possible. Assuming all...
Allen CraterFeb 7, 202021 minSuccesful Strategies for Mature Public Land BucksWhile I love hunting I am, by most any measure, an average hunter and even that might be a little generous. Fortunately I have some...
Allen CraterJan 5, 202013 minCamping Gear ChecklistI often get asked about what gear I use for backpacking. Here is a fairly comprehensive overview to get you started.
Allen CraterJan 3, 202011 min Fly Fishing - I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 2Part 2 of the series. We'll cover some of the basic gear including rods, reels and fly line.
Allen CraterJan 3, 20209 minFly Fishing - I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 1Some fly fishing basics to accelerate your venture into the sport.