A lot of folks that get into hunting, think that they need the biggest bullet possible, with the most knockdown power, to take game. Me...I’m folks...well, I was. The internet is a great place to go for free information. It’s also a place that has a lot of free MISinformation. Remember that anyone with an … Continue reading Set Em Up & Knock Em Down
Author: Black Dirt Diaries
I didn't grow up hunting or fishing, but developed a passion for it in my late twenties, and now I'm trying to catch up for lost time. Follow me, as I learn the do's and don'ts of the outdoor world, and try to do my best to get more people outdoors, and preserve this way of life for generations to come.
No Country For Old Men (or Women)?
Someone recently asked me if it was "ok" to get into hunting later in life. Pretty much…can you teach an old dog new tricks? My answer: Better late than never. I definitely started "later" in life by most standards. There’s probably more 12 year olds out there that have killed more deer than me, than … Continue reading No Country For Old Men (or Women)?
Because it Needs to be Said
Success...can be measured in blood, sweat, and tears Recently somebody, that’s never met me, told a bunch of other people that have never met, that I’m a sadistic killer of animals, and I murder them for fun...that I’m nothing but a trophy hunter. Am I trophy hunter? YUP...but I prefer to call myself a conservationist. … Continue reading Because it Needs to be Said
Low Power, High Value
Sightmark Citadel 1 - 6X LPVO As I’ve stated before…I didn’t grow up hunting, however, I do know that the most popular scope that was sold with the majority of hunting rifles, for the longest time was a 3 x 9 power optic. Even if you walked into an old mom and pops gun shop … Continue reading Low Power, High Value
Choosing a Hunting Guide/Outfitter
Newfoundland limousine...according to the outfitter we'd hunt moose on the river by boat...that was determined to be a lie... Hunting is expensive. It’s also time consuming. For folks that don’t have access to public land, or don’t have a certain species of animal to hunt around them, they may need to hire the help … Continue reading Choosing a Hunting Guide/Outfitter
Soup Du Jour
A few of 2019's unfulfilled tags Tag soup…we’ve all heard the phrase. While it may not be a hunter’s "worst" nightmare, it ranks pretty high up in one of the top 10 ways to kill your season. It seems like some people have all the luck, and just happen to stumble upon trophy animals every … Continue reading Soup Du Jour
Haus Hunting
Waiting for the Texas sun to set to I can let the Thermal do its magic I’m just back from my yearly pilgrimage to Texas for ducks, hogs and deer. While there, aside from hitting daily limits of ducks, I was able to shoot a nice hog, a coyote and a Texas Whitetail. I enjoy … Continue reading Haus Hunting
Packing Out For Canada
Spot & Stalk hunts are a completely different ball game than stand hunting! If you ever get the opportunity to hunt Canada, you’ll realize, depending where you are, that the terrain is either really manageable, or really unforgiving. You’ll also realize, that the weather can change in an instant. This year was my first year … Continue reading Packing Out For Canada
Bolting On A Budget
The TC Compass & Sightmark Citadel produce some impressive groups out of the box As I stated in a previous blog…I never really had a desire to hunt with a bolt gun. I mean, what will a bolt gun do that a semi or lever gun won’t do better? Less capacity, slower follow up shots, … Continue reading Bolting On A Budget
Leverage with a Lever Action
Henry Cowboy Carbine in 30/30...a modern classic When I first started hunting, I wanted to do something a lot of folks were afraid of doing: Hunt with an AR style rifle. I had very rarely seen AR’s used to take big game, and I wanted to break the stigma that "military style rifles" didn’t make … Continue reading Leverage with a Lever Action
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