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Turkey Hunt Attempt #1
I grew up hunting only the wildlife we had on my grandfather’s farm: deer, dove, and the occasional hog. No ducks, our land is too arid. No quail, not enough of them. Turkey…
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My 8 Fave Winter Boots from Sierra Trading Post
Sierra Trading Post has long been one of my go-to’s for discount outdoor clothes and accessories. Gotta scratch the never-ending itch for outdoor gear! Growing up, I looked forward to getting their small…
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Field Fashion Friday: Upland Game Hunting and Ranch Boots
TGI Field Fashion Friday! These boots are a modern take on the classic country look with suede and tweed. Perfect for trips to the ranch, pheasant hunting up north, or even a trip…
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12 Techy Gifts for the Outdoor Lover
Outdoor lovers tend to fancy the idea of getting away from the modern world. It’s kind of…the point, right? However, we would be lying if there weren’t certain technical gadgets we loved having in the…
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The Adventure of Getting Your First Deer
My friend Kristin bagged her first whitetail deer over Thanksgiving break. Go Kristin! To be honest, I was surprised to hear it was her first deer. Kristin is so outdoorsy and has been on…
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Field Fashion Friday: Winter Greys
TGIF! The Fridays are flying by fast now that it’s December. Today’s Field Fashion Friday is inspired by this look from Ralph Lauren: All you really need now are some huskies and a mountain…
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A Delicious Breakfast Casserole for Camping
A few weeks ago I did a dutch oven cooking demonstration for the Stewards of the Wild trip to the coast, and made a breakfast casserole. Today I wanted to share the recipe and…
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Our Wild Thanksgiving
I hope y’all had a great Thanksgiving! Ours was fun, wildlife-filled, and unlike any Thanksgiving I’ve ever had. What’s it like being in a family where every Thanksgiving is the same? My family…
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Sunrise on the Texas Coast
As you may have seen here, I’m kind of in love with sunrise pictures. In my mind, the sunrise just might be better than the sunset, because the rest of the world isn’t…
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A Sneak Preview of Texas’ NEW State Park!
A big ranch on the Texas coast has just been set aside as our NEWEST state park, and guess what?! Today you get a sneak preview of it here on Whit’s Wilderness! I’m excited to share it with you because…