This is the time of year kids go off to college. All too often that means leaving hunting and shooting opportunities behind. Though it was a while ago, I remember packing my parents' station wagon with everything we figured I’d need for my first year at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The la...

After a long, hot summer, the first week of September means only one thing to millions of sportsmen around the country: sitting on your favorite sunflower field or waterhole, blasting away at doves with friends and family members. And whether you’re a dead-on wingshot or a duffer when it comes to a 12 gauge and those darting and diving demons, it matters not, because it’s just so darned much fun!

Have you ever tried to travel with your pooch, regardless if it is hunting season or not? It can be downright impossible to take Fido on a plane, and many motels frown upon your furry pal as well. This past weekend I did a meet-and-greet at the Billings, Montana, Cabela's store. I was pleasantly ...

The time has finally come. At 6 a.m. tomorrow morning I'll board a plane at the Minneapolis/Saint Paul airport and fly to Portland, Maine, where I'll be greeted by Scott York from Spruce Mountain Guide Service. Shortly after, NAHC Life Member Sherry Brown, winner of the Spruce Mountain Black Be...

In a previous blog post I announced that Remington is building a tactical version of their new Versa Max 12 gauge autoloading shotgun. I just received a short update from Remington. They decided to up the 7+1 magazine capacity for 2.75-inch cartridges to 8+1 ... just in case you need one mo...

Minutes before the departure bell rang a plump doe settled in to water. I whispered "44 yards" and Cole made an Olympic-style shot to put another round of white packages in the freezer

NAHC Web Editor Josh Dahlke and I had the opportunity to tour the new Gander Mountain Academy in Lakeville, Minnesota. I, for one, was amazed! As soon as I stepped foot into the facility I could tell it was first-class, and all the stops were taken out when designing and decorating. The technology t...

There are three times of year I utterly despise: 1. March. March in Minnesota is worthless. Period. 2. Early April. After a long winter, and a March that generally lasts as long as the other 4 months of winter, early April is about as comforting as a black bear swat across the arse. I’m a huge...

Sixteen years ago two gentlemen lost nearly everything they had—material possessions, marriages, living quarters—because they were chasing a dream. It was a dream that eventually came true and cracked the lid open on a whole new world of opportunities for hunters everywhere. That dream was Double Bu...

I realize that this space is reserved for a hunting blog, so hang with me on this. What does a quarterback, pitcher, golfer, ballerina, musician and a hunter all have in common? First, sooner or later each of them will be thrust into the spotlight, figuratively speaking. The audiences will var...