Hunting Fit

New Training Technique Guaranteed to Make You Rough, Tough, and Buff!

January 10, 2019 — Leave a comment

I Think I’ve Found the Solution to Your Fitness Needs! (photo courtesy of glamour.com)

OK, so the title is a bit of a spoof on new years resolutions and quick and easy ways to get fit. Let’s face it, if it’s quick and easy and you’ve got high expectations for your ability to tackle the mountains this fall then likely you’ll be left short of reaching your goals. But let me say this…something is better than nothing. So if you’re new to the fitness game or looking to get back into it please at least get started. It will become contagious and you’ll soon be making strides and improvements while expanding your capabilities. Continue Reading…

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Make The Decision Now For a Healthy 2019

December 25, 2018 — Leave a comment

Still Hunting? When’s the Last Time You Worked Out? (photo courtesy of prohuntinghacks.com)

So let me guess, your hunting seasons are over or you’re really pushing yourself to fill that last tag in the freezing weather? I figured. Your fitness carried you through the season but you’ve been hunting and not working out for 2 months now I suppose too? Don’t wait for ridiculous New Years resolutions. Make the commitment now to a healthier lifestyle. Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: Weston Pro-2300 Vacuum Sealer

November 12, 2018 — Leave a comment

I Finally Stepped Up My Game to a Pro Level Vacuum Packer and It’s Fantastic.

If I’ve said I hunt for the meat once I’ve said it 100 times. With that I often go ahead and do the butchering and packaging myself. With the advent of the home vacuum packer years ago preserving your kill has gotten much easier and better. For years I’ve used a fairly cheap sealer that could be picked up at your local Walmart. For years I also struggled with poor sealing, multiple attempts, and if you ask my wife a vacuum sealer that sounded like a chainsaw in our kitchen. No more. I went big time and finally picked up a Weston Pro-2300 vacuum sealer and won’t be looking back anytime soon. Continue Reading…

In Family, Reviews

I Forgot What I was Missing

October 22, 2018 — Leave a comment

Sunrises From the Stand Are Joy’s that Only a Hunter Knows.

Hunting season started a little later for me this year than in the past but as with anything worth doing you’ve got to make a little time to get it done. I did just that a couple Sundays ago and spent some time in the woods and realized how much I love the hunting experience. Continue Reading…

In Hunting

Don’t Forget About the Camaraderie

September 17, 2018 — Leave a comment

Sharing Camp with Good Friends Shouldn’t Be Overlooked When Assessing the Success of Your Hunt.

For over 20 years I was a pretty solitary hunter. I’d occasionally venture out with a friend every now and then but primarily it was just me. As you enter your hunting seasons this Fall I hope you all come home with meat for the freezer but don’t forget about one of the other great benefits of hunting. Continue Reading…

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Hunting in October and Haven’t Started an Exercise Program Yet?

September 5, 2018 — Leave a comment

You Haven’t Done Anything to Prepare Physically for Your Fall Hunts? Now is the Time to Buck Up and Make It Happen (photo courtesy of askideas.com).

So you’re going hunting in October but somehow it snuck up on you and you haven’t broke the first sweat in preparation. Time to freak out? Kinda…but all is not lost. You’ll need to buck up though and dedicate some mornings or evenings to making it happen. Continue Reading…

In Cardio, Training, Workouts

Gear Review: Sitka Ascent Series in Subalpine

September 3, 2018 — Leave a comment

The Ascent Series in Subalpine Works Great for a Variety of Destinations and Game. Photo Taken in Michigan.

It’s hot in Texas…but I didn’t let that stop me from hunting this summer. Being blessed to have year round opportunities to chase game I didn’t want to miss any chances I might get. With that, I needed something that I could wear to keep me concealed but also not cause me to melt into a puddle of sweaty mess. Talking with a Sitka representative he recommended giving the Ascent Series a shot. Continue Reading…

In Apparel, Deer, Elk, Gear

Want to Improve Your Stalking Abilities? Try the One Leg Dead Lift.

August 27, 2018 — Leave a comment

Methodically Stalking Wild Game is More Physically Taxing Than You Think (photo courtesy of deeranddeerhunting.com).

I was recently introduced to a new exercise…the one leg dead lift. It was part of the circuit I was performing so I attempted to execute it to the best of my abilities. I must admit, even with a light weigh, it was extremely difficult. Following that workout I ironically was reading Continue Reading…

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Gear Review: Maven C.1 10×42 Binoculars

July 23, 2018 — Leave a comment

The C.1 is the Latest Offering from Maven.

If you’re going to hunt out West then you’d best plan on facing the fact that you need to have good set of binoculars. I’m sure there on plenty of arguments for and against packing in a spotting scope but I can’t think of anytime I’ve heard someone question the need for binos. When offered a chance to check out the latest optical offering from the team at Maven I didn’t want to pass it up. Continue Reading…

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It’s Already Mid-Summer!

July 12, 2018 — Leave a comment

Summer is Meant for the Outdoors (photo courtesy of canoethewild.com).

Summertime is in full swing right now so I wanted to take a minute to hit on a few things before it’s too late. Just because there may not be any seasons open doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be working diligently right now on your goals. It really hit home for me last week when talking to a friend and he said he would be hunting antelope in 6 weeks. Not too long ago if a guy had to mail order any gear it may not even make it to him in time! Continue Reading…

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