Allen Crater
Travel Guide: Nine (ish) Days in Switzerland
Switzerland. The destination had been on our bucket list for a while, but other travel, typically to warmer, sunnier climes during long...
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Jon Osborn
Feb 202 min
One-Pot Ruffed Grouse
Wild game is leaner, wilder, and requires more attention in the field and in the kitchen, but the advantages are always worth the effort....
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Allen Crater
Feb 197 min
Hunting Trophy Brown Trout In Marginal Waters
“OH SHIT!" The words erupt without permission after two quick strips and a metallic flash engulfs my streamer. The rod pulses wildly as...
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Allen Crater
Nov 8, 202311 min
Holiday Gift Guide - Hunting
Upland, big game, rifle, bow, or shotgun. Deep in the backcountry mountains, pushing through the popples, or tucked up in a stand along a...
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Allen Crater
Nov 8, 20239 min
Holiday Gift Guide - Fly Fishing
If you have a fly angler on your holiday list, you likely know how gear crazy they are. Well, here are 30 of my favorite gift ideas from...
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Allen Crater
Nov 8, 20237 min
Holiday Gift Guide - Cabin
Inside around the fire while snow falls, or watching the sunrise from the porch with a cup of coffee, there's something special about...
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Allen Crater
Nov 8, 20238 min
Holiday Gift Guide - Camping
From long backpacking trips, to car camping, or even day hikes, I've assembled 28 of my favorite gift ideas in a wide range of price...
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Allen Crater
Nov 8, 20239 min
Holiday Gift Guide - Books
If you have someone on your holiday list that enjoys reading, particularly about history, early explorations, Native American culture,...
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Allen Crater
Aug 14, 202313 min
Ten Tips For Getting Your Kids Into The Outdoors.
Among friends and family, it's no secret that my two boys, Blake now 21 and Kyle now 23, out fish, out hike, and out hunt me on the...
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Aaron Hebeisen
Apr 3, 20235 min
Talking Turkey Part 3 - Habitat and Anatomy with Aaron Hebeisen
For me turkey season starts about the time the ball drops on December 31 every year. I enjoy the preparation aspect of all hunts – the...
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Chris Smith
Mar 29, 20236 min
Talking Turkey Part 2 – Sage Wisdom from Chris "Boom" Smith
Well before the first gobble on the opener, most successful turkey hunters have done the nuts and bolts of what it takes to enjoy wild...
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Allen Crater
Oct 12, 20227 min
Holiday Gift Guide – Camping
From backpacking to car camping or even the Toyota concept vehicle, there's something in this guide sure to make any camper on your list...
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Allen Crater
Oct 11, 202212 min
Holiday Gift Guide – Books
If you are anything like me, your holiday list probably includes a few books. I scoured my library for a few that have really stood out...
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Allen Crater
Oct 7, 20229 min
Holiday Gift Guide – Hunting
Whether you're chasing birds or bulls, hunting "out west" or Midwest, pursuing game with a bow, a shotgun, or rifle, trekking hills,...
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Allen Crater
Oct 6, 20229 min
Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing
Fly anglers, myself included, are among the worst of all gear junkies. That makes holiday shopping easy. I've assembled this list of over...
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Allen Crater
Oct 4, 202210 min
Holiday Gift Guide – Cabin
Hunt camp, fish camp, cabin, or weekend getaway, I've assembled over 30 unique ideas perfect for these moments - both indoors and out....
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Allen Crater
May 16, 202211 min
35 Father's Day Gift Ideas For The Outdoorsman
I 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...
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Allen Crater
Apr 25, 20227 min
Michigan 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...
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Tony Ruffing
Mar 27, 20225 min
Talking Turkey Part 1 – Tony Ruffing's Gear List, Tips, and Tricks
When Allen reached out to me about putting together a gear list and a few tips for turkey hunting, I was a bit hesitant. I don't claim to...
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Amber Casey
Mar 15, 20225 min
Venison 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...
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