Jon Osborn
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 19
- 7 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, 2023
- 11 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, 2023
- 9 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, 2023
- 7 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, 2023
- 8 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, 2023
- 9 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, 2023
- 13 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, 2023
- 5 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, 2023
- 6 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, 2022
- 7 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, 2022
- 12 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, 2022
- 9 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, 2022
- 9 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, 2022
- 10 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, 2022
- 11 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, 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...
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Tony Ruffing
- Mar 27, 2022
- 5 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, 2022
- 5 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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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...
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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...
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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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Allen Crater
- Oct 5, 2021
- 4 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Camping
From backpacking to car camping or even the ultimate "van life" experience, there's something on this list that's sure to make any camper...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 4, 2021
- 5 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Fly Fishing
It's no secret that I love to fly fish. It probably occupies more of my time and more of my wallet than anything else. It's also no...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 1, 2021
- 4 min
2021 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 or...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 19, 2020
- 13 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...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 9, 2020
- 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...
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Allen Crater
- Sep 2, 2020
- 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...
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Allen Crater
- Aug 8, 2020
- 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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Allen Crater
- Feb 7, 2020
- 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...
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Allen Crater
- Jan 5, 2020
- 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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Allen Crater
- Jan 3, 2020
- 11 min
Fly Fishing - 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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Allen Crater
- Jan 3, 2020
- 9 min
Fly Fishing - 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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Allen Crater
- Jan 1, 2020
- 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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Jon Osborn
- Dec 31, 2019
- 6 min
Preseason Prep Part 3 - Embracing The Suck Tac-Team Style
For the sake of complete clarity, I’m neither a Crossfitter nor a competition powerlifter. Once upon a time, I could bench press 300...
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Allen Crater
- Dec 31, 2019
- 9 min
Taking The Perplexity Out Of Pants
My buddy, Chris Dyk, is an outdoorsman in every sense of the word. You'd be hard pressed to find him indoors in any season. From hiking,...
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Allen Crater
- Dec 31, 2019
- 6 min
Preseason Prep Part 1 - Rifle Cleaning
It's never too early to think about equipment maintenance. In fact, this is precisely the time of year we should be getting both our...
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Jared Walker
- Dec 31, 2019
- 4 min
Preseason Prep Part 2 - Proper DIY Scope Mounting
You’ve spent the last several months saving that hard-earned money. You’ve researched the forums, read the reviews and watched numerous...
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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. ...
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