Jon Osborn
Gear Review: Stanley Vacuum Bottle
Overview: Durable gear has always appealed to sportsmen – especially if that equipment conveys some history. Take Grandpa’s battered old...
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Allen Crater
- May 4, 2022
- 8 min
The Best Water Still Lies Ahead
The tartar-sauce-smeared walleye sandwich, deep-fried tater tots, and tall Two Hearted hit all the right notes – more than can be said...
Allen Crater
- Apr 29, 2022
- 4 min
Gear Review: Riversmith 4-Banger River Quiver.
Overview: I hate breaking down my fly rods when heading out on a fishing trip or even more so when I'm simply moving from spot to spot,...
Allen Crater
- Apr 25, 2022
- 7 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...
Allen Crater
- Apr 12, 2022
- 10 min
Authors, Artists and Makers Volume 9: Sophie Herdrich
If you haven't heard of Sophie Herdrich yet, you need to remedy that as quickly as possible. I first ran across Sophie's creations on a...
Amber Casey
- Mar 15, 2022
- 4 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...
Allen Crater
- Mar 3, 2022
- 3 min
Gear Review: Pyro Putty Fire Starter
Overview: “The flames sawed in the wind and the embers paled and deepened and paled and deepened like the bloodbeat of some living thing...
Allen Crater
- Feb 14, 2022
- 14 min
Authors, Artists and Makers Volume 8: Jon Osborn
In the scheme of my nearly 48 years, I've only known Ozzy a relatively short time. But, in that time, we've shared quite a bit: drift...
Matt Peisert
- Jan 21, 2022
- 8 min
Friendships Forged From Fly Line
The bass bumps hard as Seth and Sarah belt out the lyrics to “Old Town Road” with the band. Everyone’s dancing, partying, and drinking...
Allen Crater
- Jan 18, 2022
- 16 min
Authors, Artists and Makers Volume 7: Brent Cotton
I'm always astounded by certain artists' ability to capture the intrinsic beauty of the "every day"– whether through words or images or...
Jon Osborn
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
Gamebird Pot Pie
Autumn is for hunting. There’s nothing better than grabbing an old double gun, whistling up the dog, and shuffling among the leaves for...
Allen Crater
- Jan 10, 2022
- 5 min
Gear Review: Stone Glacier Sky Talus 6900 with X-curve Frame
Overview: In my first year hunting "Out West" with Kyle, I used my familiar Osprey backpack to carry gear; the one that had seen trips in...
Allen Crater
- Dec 24, 2021
- 2 min
Gear Review: Duckworth Vapor Snorkel Hoody
Overview: Someone recently asked what my most versatile piece of clothing was. It didn't take me long to answer - my Vapor Snorkel Hoody...
Allen Crater
- Dec 22, 2021
- 20 min
Authors, Artists and Makers Volume 6: Bob White
I was a fan of Bob White before I actually knew I was; admiring his work without ever connecting it to the person. But, as is often the...
Allen Crater
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
Gear Review: Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Portable Charger
Overview: For me, having a reliable source of power in the backcountry is critical. Not only do I require it to charge my phone (which...
Allen Crater
- Dec 9, 2021
- 4 min
Gear Review: Heather's Choice Backcountry Meals
Overview: Teddy Roosevelt once said: "No man who, for his good fortune, has at times in his life endured toil and hardship, ever fails to...
Allen Crater
- Dec 6, 2021
- 11 min
Comfort Zone
It's black and silent. Deep in my subconscious something pulls me toward a light. A sound registers. Distant, but moving closer. Shuffled...
Allen Crater
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
Among The Bones
I've had it. Had it with the traffic. The RVs and buses and vans. The gawkers and rubberneckers. The safety signs and orange cones. The...
Allen Crater
- Oct 5, 2021
- 5 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Books
When I can't actually be outdoors exploring, hiking, camping, fishing or hunting I like to read about it. In fact, my Christmas list...
Allen Crater
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Around The Cabin
Every explorer needs a basecamp - a point from which all adventures originate and a place to reflect on adventures past. Some call it the...
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