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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...

Allen Crater
Sep 29, 202415 min read


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...

Allen Crater
Feb 19, 20247 min read


Ten Tips For Getting Your Kids Into The Outdoors
The boys at Denali National Park, 2017 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 regular. And, while I would love to take credit for their success as accomplished outdoorsmen, they've earned those titles due to their own passions and talents. My role was simply to expose them to the environments, teach them what I could, and provide them the access and opportunity to build a love of thei

Allen Crater
Aug 14, 202313 min read


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...

Aaron Hebeisen
Apr 3, 20235 min read


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...

Chris Smith
Mar 29, 20236 min read


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...

Tony Ruffing
Mar 27, 20225 min read


