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Oct 19
12 min

Adding To The Kit

Since I was young I've always dreamt of an "out west big game" hunt. Horseback, wall tent, wood stove, campfire dinner under the stars wh...

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2020 Holiday Gift Guide - 73 Ideas For The Outdoorsman On Your List

Allen Crater

Oct 9
10 min

2020 Holiday Gift Guide - 73 Ideas For The Outdoorsman On Your List

It'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 b...

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Allen Crater

Sep 2
4 min

Backcountry Beef (Venison) Stroganoff

If you’ve ever hunted or hiked in the backcountry with no camp cook, you understand the struggle of enjoying a good meal - WITHOUT breaki...

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Planning a Whitetail Hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Allen Crater

May 14
14 min

Planning a Whitetail Hunt in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

If 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...

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Succesful Strategies for Mature Public Land Bucks

Allen Crater

Feb 7
21 min

Succesful Strategies for Mature Public Land Bucks

While I love hunting I am, by most any measure, an average hunter and even that might be a little generous. Fortunately I have some frie...

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Allen Crater

Jan 5
13 min

Camping Gear Checklist

I often get asked about what gear I use for backpacking. Here is a fairly comprehensive overview to get you started.

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I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 2

Allen Crater

Jan 3
11 min

I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 2

Part 2 of the series. We'll cover some of the basic gear including rods, reels and fly line.

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I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 1

Allen Crater

Jan 3
9 min

I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now - Part 1

Some fly fishing basics to accelerate your venture into the sport.

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Beer, Bacon and Brown Sugar; My Favorite Venison and Pork Chili Recipe

Allen Crater

Jan 1
2 min

Beer, Bacon and Brown Sugar; My Favorite Venison and Pork Chili Recipe

For me, Winter is Chili season. Fires in the fireplace with a good book. Stouts and Bourbons in the glass. And Chili in the bowl. This...

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Allen Crater

Mar 21, 2019
6 min

What Makes a Better Fly?

It's the first day of Spring and, if you're anything like me, you can begin to see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Despit...

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