By: Ian VanDerLinden Hope and Frustration The 2019 hunting season for me can be defined by the words hope, and frustration. Hunting in itself can be described by these two words. With each new season brings anticipation, excitement, focus, and a hope that we will have that one sit that we will always remember. The … Continue reading Hope and Frustration
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First Harvest
by Ian VanDerLinden Wednesday October 10th, 2018 will forever be etched into my life as a milestone in my hunting career. It is on this day I harvested my first ever whitetail deer. This moment took thirteen years to make and played out in a way that if it were a movie, it … Continue reading First Harvest
Gear Impressions: Darton Spectra-e
Written by Ian VanDerLinden Overview Darton is a bow manufacturer based out of Hale Michigan that has had the same ownership since 1950. Unlike some of the more popular brands you’ll hear like Mathews, Hoyt, Prime, etc. Darton is not a super talked about brand, but it has led some of the innovations in archery … Continue reading Gear Impressions: Darton Spectra-e
Gear Impressions: ESEE – 4
written by Eric Houseknecht Anyone who has shopped for an outdoor camp knife can vouch that the market for such things is completely saturated. Every knife wants to be your “ultimate outdoor survival tool” and there are literally thousands of them. When faced with such overwhelming choices, it’s often best to go back to basics, … Continue reading Gear Impressions: ESEE – 4
Public Land vs. Private Land
Written by Cory Zuhlsdorf One of our greatest focal points of this channel will be discussing our experiences with public hunting grounds in New York. State land hunting has been a major part in my growth as a hunter and has shaped me as a conservationist and as a young citizen. But I find it … Continue reading Public Land vs. Private Land
Gear Impressions: Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Pant
written by Ian VanDerLinden Hunting apparel is always a topic of much debate amongst hunters. Camouflage patterns are just about as polarizing as the proper pronunciation of the word tomato. Mossy Oak, Realtree, Sitka, Drake, KUIU, and First lite are the more popular camo brands that you’ll see in media sources and your outdoor sportsman … Continue reading Gear Impressions: Eddie Bauer Guide Pro Pant
Reflections of a Reborn Hunter
Written by Ian VanDerLinden Getting into hunting can be a very daunting venture for those who have never been exposed to it before. The amount of knowledge that must be acquired in order to understand your environment takes more than just reading a book, watching a Youtube video, or listening to podcasts. If you want … Continue reading Reflections of a Reborn Hunter
A Beginners Guide to Fly Fishing: Advice from a Beginner
Written by Cash Bleier We have all heard the old saying: “Do as I say, not as I do”. Well, that saying is the underlying message of this article. Through my errors in attempting to learn the art of fly fishing, you will learn from my mistakes and put these lessons to good use. These … Continue reading A Beginners Guide to Fly Fishing: Advice from a Beginner
A Season of Firsts
Written by Ian VanDerLinden After spending a morning scouring the skies to see the familiar wing pattern of a duck, you never quite look at the sky the same way. I find myself constantly glaring at anything I see flying in the sky and quickly discerning what it is with a little heart … Continue reading A Season of Firsts
Gear Impressions: First Lite
Written by: Ian VanDerLinden I first saw First Lite’s gear about a year ago in a local Field and Stream and what struck me first was their Fusion camouflage pattern. It was unlike any camo I had really come across before and it really had my attention. My fascination only grew after seeing … Continue reading Gear Impressions: First Lite