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How to Make a Bullet Monogram
I used to feel slightly guilty each time I threw away spent ammunition, it seemed so wasteful. I wasn’t interested in reloading it–that’s a huge undertaking. But since I’m always looking for something to spray with…
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Venison Ossobuco with Saffron Rice
I found inspiration for this ossobuco recipe in the pages of Afield, one of my go to wild game cookbooks. It is a collection of recipes and outdoor photography, with step by step…
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St. Ed’s Park is Keeping Austin Wild
One day recently, I was surprised to turn off of loop 360 on my way to St. Edwards Park and all of a sudden be out in the country. It’s rare to find a…
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How to Make a Bullet Wreath
This is a fun way to put your spent ammunition to use and commemorate a good hunt or day at the shooting range! And it’s really easy. What You’ll Need Straw Wreath Gold…
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Chocolate Caramel S’mores
Mmmmm…s’mores. Caramel lovers, this one’s for you. While it doesn’t have the wow factor that peanut butter cup s’mores or Nutella s’more have, this is still delicious. For other unique s’more recipes see…
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Fudge Stripe S’mores (The BEST ones yet!)
One of the crosses I have to bear with this blog is testing out s’more recipes for the Advanced S’more Making section. It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it! So…
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My 9 Best Outdoor Experiences of 2016
Every time I have a really great experience outside, I file it away in a “Best of” category to share with you at the end of the year. Here’s my list for 2016…
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Cheers to a New Year and a Few Deer!
Happy New Year! Ours was spent down at the family farm. Spending the new year there is somewhat of a tradition, largely because it’s the only place we can shoot off firecrackers and not get in…
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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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