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Introduction For many of us hunters early fall and late summer bring some great opportunities for small game hunting. One of my favorite small game animals to hunt this year has been dove. Now for those who don’t know there are a few different species of dove found in or migrating through the United States. […]
5 Lessons Learned This Dove Season Read More »
Introduction At night a common bad habit I have found myself in recent weeks is doom scrolling on Instagram and Facebook. I have made the mistake of joining or following enough groups and/or pages related to my many interests/hobbies that I am in a constant state of fascination. It is easy to keep scrolling when
Did Native Americans Use Stone Fishing Hooks? Read More »
Introduction Lately, I have been reflecting on my hobbies and which ones I tend to gravitate towards most. One of my favorite hobbies/lifestyles that I tend to prioritize naturally is gardening (very surprising I know). Honestly, I do not consider gardening to really be a hobby or pastime, but really a lifestyle and a way
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Introduction So as I am sure many of you already know, I am really big into growing the three sisters growing method. I tend to allocate a large portion of my garden and growing space to just growing corn, beans, squash, and this year sunflowers. I did not invent this method of interplanting, I was
Hopi Dry Farming, a Tradition of Resilience and Food Security Read More »
Introduction This year I wanted to increase my growing potential in the garden. I decided to increase the amount of growing space I had. I did this by renting some local 23×24 ft. garden plots that were offered through my local ag-extension office. Soon after paying the $30 dollars for the two plots I realized
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Introduction Growing up as a kid I remember not really having enough formal instruction or guidance when it came to fishing. There was no one in my immediate family who was interested or really had the time to prioritize toward learning how to fish properly. This ended up hindering my growth and success as an
4 Simple Fishing Knots Every Angler Should Know Read More »
Introduction I recently decided that I wanted to get more serious about restoring the local ecosystem in my area. For work, I do a lot of evaluation and compliance with various government practices to assure that a set number of native grasses and forbs/legumes are preset in order for private land owners to receive money
Sacred Tobacco and the Colonial Impact on Indigenous Cultures Read More »
Introduction Some time ago I wrote a piece related to the subject of cows/bison and how they can actually benefit the grasslands when managed in a more adaptive management approach. The general idea of the subject was that if you move cows or any other grazing animal in a manner that matches or reflects a
5 Reasons Why Bison are Better Than Cows (Ecologically) Read More »
Introduction Biochar is a relatively new, yet old topic in gardening and permaculture communities. It is described by the USDA North West hub as such, “Biochar is a stable solid, rich in carbon that is made from organic waste material or biomass that is partially combusted in the presence of limited oxygen”. Biochar was arguably
Biochar, 5 Ways We Can Utilize It Read More »
Introduction Bean, beans, the musically fruit as the saying goes. In recent years I have noticed a slight bias or preference towards the incorporation of beans into my diet on a daily or weekly basis. Some people may argue that they would get sick of beans if they ate them that often or only consider
4 Amazing Heirloom Bean Varieties I am Growing This Summer Read More »