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Introduction This week was the start of my states general firearm deer season. I was one of the many hunters flocking to public land in the brisk hours of the morning in hopes to see some deer activity. I ended up seeing many does (female deer) during my 12 hours in the field, but no …
Introduction It is now that time of the year where the garden looks barren and all you can see are the ghosts of what once was. It is a sad sight to see, but it is fun to reflect on how the season went and what you would do different next year. Without some type …
5 Things to Consider When Planning Your Garden for Next Year Read More »
Introduction For many hunters across the lower 48, the fall hunting season is what everyone seems to be waiting for. You have a diverse range of options when it comes to what you are able to hunt, ranging from deer, doves, ducks and more. One of the most beloved upland bird species people love to …
3 Reasons Why Pheasant Populations are Declining Read More »
Introduction This past week I decided to take a break from my creative pursuits and consume some content rather than create. While browsing through YouTube, I stumbled across a documentary titled Seed: The Untold Story. I decided to give it a try and watched the entire documentary. Within the documentary they discussed how big agricultural …
3 Indigenous Corn Varieties You Should Consider Growing Read More »
Introduction As some of you may know, I recently posted about harvesting my first deer just last week and how the whole experience was for me. One of the things that I didn’t cover was the diversity in whitetail hunter’s ethics and perspective(s) on what is considered wasteful and what is considered to be part …
6 Useful Resources Commonly Wasted by Whitetail Hunters Read More »
Introduction Many people remember harvesting their first deer; it is just one of those memories that sticks with you for a long time. It is typically bittersweet and an experience like no other. It requires a relatively high amount of determination and grit to get through. This is because most deer rifle seasons fall into …
Introduction Our ancestors have used stone tools longer than any other type of tool to date. I cover the history of stone tool use throughout human history and across many different continents in a brief blog which I will link here if you are curious or need to more clarification. Even though many people are …
Introduction Now that fall is here for most of the Midwest and the gardening is starting to slow down for most of us, it is time to look elsewhere for food resources. One of the most overlooked resources in my opinion is the black walnut (Juglans nigra). I have never foraged for walnuts until this …
Introduction For most of my life, I never really thought about how garlic grew or the people who grew garlic as a living. Despite garlic adding so much flavor to the dishes it is added to, I never seemed interested in growing my own when I got the chance. For some reason I was content …
My First Time Planting Garlic: A General Growing Guide Read More »
Introduction For many, the pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) isn’t a familial tree. I can say that for most of my life up until the more recent years, I wasn’t familiar with them either. Even though I and many other Americans aren’t familiar with this tree, it has its own purpose and place within the native …
My Passion For The Pawpaw Tree: And My Reasoning Behind it Read More »