Nearly 50 years ago I was 14 and got an old, somewhat abused Mossberg bolt action 20ga shotgun. There was no bluing left and the stock was cracked because someone had used a 3” shell in the 2 ¾” chamber; but to a kid in love with ruffed grouse hunting...
With another winter behind us and the weather getting better, it is time to get the rifles out and get...
I’m not sure why, but I often seem to recall missed shots more vividly than all but a few of my most rewarding ones. I suspect it’s because I tend to mentally play them out over and over again to ascertain exactly what I could have done differently. Such is...
Between our busy life and a bunch of new babies arriving in my extended family, I have been making a...
I have been called a “gun snob” on more than one occasion and it really doesn’t bother me. In fact, to be truthful, I kind of take it as a compliment. I have earned that label due to my firearm choices. Although I do have a few stock pieces most...
One of the meals that I have distinct memories of from childhood was chicken cacciatore. As an adult, I don’t...
It was back in the early ‘90s that I got my first exposure to mountain goats in British Columbia. I...
Buckle up, folks. There’s more to an animal than steaks, roasts and tenderloins – organs, hide, bones and fat are...
Whether you’re an optics enthusiast or a weekend warrior, maintaining your optical systems should be a top priority. Often, many...
In a perfect world we’d be out shooting every week to hone our skills as archers. If you’re an avid waterfowl hunter and only shoot your shotgun when a flock of ducks or geese is descending on your decoys you’re not likely to be on your game each and every...









