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Custom Rifle Build: The .450 Ackley

Matt Siemens·April 16, 2014

I consider myself a “rifleman”. I truly enjoy hunting with a fine rifle as much as the next connoisseur, maybe a wee bit more. That being said I feel that most of the factory rifles made today are lacking in some features that I look for. I want to do another...

Skilling Up

Michaela Ludwig·May 30, 2023

One of the most fascinating things about being an outdoorswoman is the pursuit of new skills. They can be seemingly...

Prepping For Another Season

Michaela Ludwig·September 8, 2024

The air feels a bit colder in the lingering morning darkness, heavy fog clings low to the earth before the...

The Whole Animal: How To Render Fat

Raeanne O’Meara·December 15, 2020

Buckle up, folks. There’s more to an animal than steaks, roasts and tenderloins – organs, hide, bones and fat are...

Frenched Venison Rack with Mushroom Risotto and Sautéed Fiddleheads

Tammy Wood·December 6, 2017

Venison has to be one of the most versatile meats to prepare. There are many methods we can use including roasting, pan frying, barbeque, sautéing , stews, soups and creating many different stir fry options. Recently I have been using a technique new to me called sous-vide. It is an...

Final Chapter: 450 Ackley Project

Matt Siemens·June 15, 2015

With the rifle finished and spring bear season in full swing, it seemed sensible to bring the rifle into the field and see if I could connect on a bear with it. First I would need to spend some time with it on the range. I was curious to see...