Allamakee County Chronicles VII: Fish Hooks
This summer, however, my main fishing companion became the thirteen-year old local miscreant and walking disaster, a fellow named Jon.
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Category: Outdoors
Allamakee County Chronicles VI: Bull!
Most folks these days don’t think about cattle much.
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Gold Standards I – The Model 12 Winchester
The market in pump shotguns today is an embarrassment of riches. But….
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Allamakee County Chonicles V – The Goat Tree
Goats have a sort of, well, aura.
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Guns For The Country Home
A country home requires a lot of tools to keep the place maintained, safe and tidy.
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Allamakee County Chronicles III – The Van
I may have over-reacted, but I don’t really think so.
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Allamakee County Chronicles II – Hoot Owls
A preview from my upcoming autobiography.
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A GlibFit Special: Tonio’s Rough Guide to Kayaking
Kayaking is a fun and safe recreational activity enjoyed by people at all levels of fitness and mobility. Kayaking can be done on almost any body of liquid water, but I’m going to focus on flatwater and stillwater paddling since that is the entry point and maximum level of attainment for most people. Kayaking is a good low-impact exercise and enables fishing, nature photography, and camping. Nothing beats the relaxation of a day on the water.
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Profiles in Toxic Masculinity II: John Jeremiah Garrison Johnston
Twenty-two years old, with his only skills being sailing and fighting, he decided to head inland, making the obvious choice for a youth in his position: To make a living in the Rockies.
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Grandpa’s Watch
Note: A preview from my upcoming autobiography, Life’s Too Short to Smoke Cheap Cigars (Or to Drink Cheap Whiskey.)
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The Marvelous Mr. Weatherby
Roy Weatherby died in 1988 at age 77, having changed the American sporting rifle world forever.
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A History of Bolt Guns, Part Six
Another series draws to a close.
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The Park: Revisited
If you haven’t changed your filter by now, your wrong.
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Allamakee County Chronicles I: Coyotes
Animal v Coyote. Two mammals enter, one mammal leaves.
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Growing Fruit
flying poodle on growing your own fruit
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Hillbilly B’Day: Or Pop Imparts Wisdom
What does a hillbilly learn on his 16th birthday? Well, the secret of The Camp, a bit about patience, and the mystique of hidden traditions.
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Profiles in Toxic Masculinity I: W.D.M. “Karamojo” Bell
A profile of Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell.
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Knives You Need for Outdoor Chores
Going outside? You’ll need a knife. While choices are legion, there are some things you should look for, but never fear; Animal is here with some unsolicited advice on cuttin’ instruments.
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Legend of the Fall (or, Now For Something Completely Different)
Gravity is a harsh mistress. Buckle up while Animal gives you a few examples of just how harsh gravity can be.
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Outdoor Recreation for Liberty Valuing Individuals – Part 2
dbleagle has two proposals for your consideration. This is the second.
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