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Filson Life: Mush

Will Kutscher — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:59:29 +0000

In Alaska’s North Slope, professional dog musher Lauro Eklund and team set out to hunt the migrating porcupine caribou for winter sustenance.

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Grit: Marc Warnke’s Pack Goats

Will Kutscher — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:27:32 +0000

Goats are one of the earliest animals domesticated by humans. While they’ve been utilized for countless purposes, it’s still oddly uncommon in America to use them as pack animals, but one man hopes to buck the trend.

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How to Make a Pole Spear

Will Kutscher — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 16:00:14 +0000

Just under the surface of the frigid ocean is a bounty of saltwater fish to be foraged. Many an outdoors person would agree that, in a survival scenario, the ocean can often be a far more productive source of food than the land, especially the cold, nutrient-rich waters that circulate around our shores. But how to pursue these fish? Here, we’ll show you how to build a pole-spear, a time-tested, simple tool that is incredibly effective for putting fish on your dinner plate.

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Off the Grid with Brett Watts

Angela Becia — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:21:00 +0000

Brett Watts is a flight mechanic with the U.S. Coast guard, currently stationed in Kodiak, AK.

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Western Wolves Swept Up In Culture Wars

Angela Becia — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:35:54 +0000

Many animals kill for a living, but wolves compete with Homo sapiens in that they eat elk, deer, moose, and sometimes livestock. The debates about wolves are in part about biology, economics, and disagreements over the consequences of having wolves on the land. But the debate also reveals how much we are willing to share, and how we see our place in the world.

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Seth Kantner: Tracking the Herd

Angela Becia — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:01:02 +0000

The day is gray and snowy on the tundra—visibility low. In the new drifts, I spot a line of tracks. For a moment my mind refuses to register caribou. The hoofprints have that freshly disturbed look, and the white crystals glint. Maybe twenty passed here, heading south an hour ago.

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Six Crucial Pieces of Upland Hunting Gear

Angela Becia — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:07:41 +0000

On a hunt for Gambel’s Quail in the Arizona desert, having the right gear makes all the difference. While traversing dusty arroyos, keeping hydrated, and avoiding cactus needles, Edgar Castillo shares six pieces of crucial gear from personal experience.

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DOGS WITH JOBS: Labrador Retrievers

Angela Becia — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:56:20 +0000

Blessed with a perpetual grin and soft floppy ears, Labrador Retrievers have been the most popular breed of dogs in America since 1991. A virtual Swiss Army knife of a dog, this sporting breed can do almost anything.

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DIY 3 Legged Camp Stool

Angela Becia — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:00:38 +0000

One of the best items to have on any outdoor excursion is a good seat. A seat can help keep you dry in wet weather, provide a spot to rest your legs for a bit, help keep you warm if it’s cold out, and, let’s be honest, it’s just more comfortable than sitting on hard rocks or snow. One of the simplest forms of a seat is a folding tripod. These are small because they fold when not in use, so they don’t take up much room in your pack or truck. It’s a great option for lunch breaks on the river during a day of fly fishing, a solid place to sit while glassing up wild game, or just a spot to take a load off around the campfire.

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Honoring Your Call: Durrell Smith

Will Kutscher — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 23:32:58 +0000

Durrell Smith—artist, teacher, hunter, dog trainer, creator of Minority Outdoor Alliance, and founder of Gun Dog Notebook. His path in life and honoring his true calling. We caught up with him on our journey to the Southeast to learn more about his path of honoring his true passions, navigating his way through life, and pursuing what means the most to him.

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