By Mark Fike I work with kids most of the day each day and I have noticed over the past decade or more that as parents have given younger kids phones, their attention spans have shortened considerably. With that…
10 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
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By Mike Willis Thanksgiving! It is incredible how this one word provokes so many thoughts in the mind of an outdoorsman. There are countless reasons to be excited about one of the most celebrated American holidays. Great food and…
5 Tips For Helping Your Child Graduate To Larger Firearms
By Josh Boyd Nearly everyone can recall in vivid detail, the day in which they fired their first shots from a large caliber rifle or big bore shotgun. Much of what made this moment particularly memorable for most, especially if…
Youth and Training Can Overcome Buck Fever
By Mark Fike As a father one can hardly triumph the feeling that comes with seeing your kids succeed in life. I had such a moment when my daughter had just turned seven years old. I have always taken my…
Bring in the Family
By Kristy Fike For many people (including myself), gun dog training or hunting with our dogs is our time to unplug from everything. Although, these times are a great way to get away from everything, they could also be…
Vacation Elation: Deep Sea Fishing Without Deep Pockets
By Josh Boyd Vacation Elation: Deep Sea Fishing Without Deep Pockets A yearly vacation is among one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for many. With life’s daily stresses that are so prevalent in today’s fast-paced world,…
Youth Day Expectations
By Mark Fike The world has changed a lot in the past twenty years. I am a teacher at a middle school and I get caught “showing my age” all the time. Today the kids asked me how I remembered…
The Crossroads: Where Success is Redefined
By Aby Rinella “How did you do?” “What did you get?” “So, let’s see it.” The questions we hear when we come down from the mountains after a hunt ring loud. And the success of the hunt could be easily…
Ashes and Beyond: A Dying Wife’s Unselfish Gift Fulfills Hunter’s Lifelong Dream
By Greg Duncan Loss is a part of our lives. If you live long enough, you will eventually lose someone you love. For those that lose a loved one to cancer, the experience can be excruciating. Watching them slowly slip…