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Authors, Artists, and Makers Volume 14: Nicholas Coleman
I first ran across Nicholas Coleman when his commissioned work appeared on the limited-edition cover of Modern Huntsmen's Volume Six:...

Allen Crater
Mar 13, 202318 min read


One For The Road
"There I sat on the ground, feeling really damned exposed, not knowing what to expect. The guide put me in a spot that had been getting...

Allen Crater
Mar 3, 202310 min read


Blue Skies and Bench Seats
As Steve disappeared over the snow-covered cliff, I remember thinking He's dead. Day one, and he's already dead. It was June of '94 and...

Allen Crater
Feb 1, 202312 min read


For Everything There is a Season
I'm in the kitchen, because it's already dark, and I'm bored senseless; determined to remedy the situation with a few slices of salami,...

Allen Crater
Jan 10, 20233 min read


Artists, Authors, and Makers Volume 13: Chris Dombrowski
“We are matter and long to be received by an Earth that conceived us, which accepts and reconstitutes us, its children, each of us,...

Allen Crater
Dec 20, 202211 min read


Artists, Authors, and Makers Volume 12: Ross B. Young
I'm embarrassed to admit that I first learned of one of our generation's greatest sporting artist because I saw his work on a beer can....

Allen Crater
Dec 2, 202226 min read


Eighty Octobers
Swinging each leg off the top bunk, I hopped down, my excitement a rolling boil, barely contained by the lid. Stocking feet hit the floor...

Allen Crater
Nov 30, 20226 min read


Artists, Authors, and Makers Volume 11: Chuck Parsons
Like many of the finer things in life, including classic Italian pipes, the venerated writings of Robert Ruark, and old English side by...

Allen Crater
Nov 3, 20226 min read


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...

Allen Crater
Oct 12, 20227 min read


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...

Allen Crater
Oct 11, 202212 min read


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, sitting a blind, or saddled to a tree, there's something on this list for everyone. From the perfect active hunting socks to booking a private land hunting trip and everything in between, here are over 25 curated gift ideas for the hunter on your holiday list. 1. Grabber HotHands Hand Warmers ($30/box) HotHands Hand Warmers are your cold weathe

Allen Crater
Oct 7, 20229 min read


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 30 unique items that any angler would love, and I've done my best to include a wide variety of products and price points, from a $15 Stanley brook trout thermos, to the trip of a lifetime chasing Golden Dorado In the jungles of Boliva. So, no matter how naughty or nice the angler on your list has been, you're sure to find something appropri

Allen Crater
Oct 6, 20229 min read


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....

Allen Crater
Oct 4, 202210 min read


Gear Review: RightOnTrek Adventure Meals
Overview: Eating on the trail, for me, is one of the greatest luxuries and at the same time one of the greatest headaches about...

Allen Crater
Sep 12, 20223 min read


Gear Review: R.L. Winston Alpha+ Fly Rod
Overview: Anyone that has spent time fishing with me knows I prefer articulated streamers, chewed up mice, and big foam terrestrials over...

Allen Crater
Sep 7, 20224 min read


Authors, Artists, and Makers Volume 10: Jeff Currier
I had the opportunity to spend a few days with Jeff Currier last summer, on the river, around a dinner table, driving backroads, and...

Allen Crater
Aug 31, 202215 min read


Chasing Blue Lines
Shivering cold, asses wetly planted inside the puddled, hastily assembled tent, soggy feet hanging outside the zippered doors while a...

Allen Crater
Aug 30, 20224 min read


Gear Review: Scientific Anglers Amplitude Textured Fly Line
Overview: I’m a chronic procrastinator when it comes to replacing fly lines. Call me cheap, stubborn, or just plain lazy, there’s no...

Jon Osborn
Jul 12, 20226 min read


Going Native
"A spot opened up for the Bowman Island trip." It's Thursday, February third around 10:30 AM when the text from my buddy, Joe, comes...

Allen Crater
Jul 6, 202211 min read


Don't Mention It
"The first rule of this river is that you don't talk about this river. At least by name." That's how the text read. "Understood." This...

Allen Crater
Jun 20, 202211 min read


