by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jan 4, 2019 | Outdoor
I’ve been searching for a way to challenge the hunting community to rethink how the activity is portrayed. There are random thoughts on notes posted in various places in Evernote, Trello, an outdoor notebook and on the notepad on my phone, but they never really came...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Jul 16, 2018 | Outdoor
Professional Hunter, a title some hunters assume due to their hunting prowess and success. But, it’s an earned title in Africa. On my recent 10-day hunt in South Africa, I meet some wonderful professional hunters – or “PH” as they’re called. A PH is required to...
by js1tTMZrj5Odl6UiYIn2YO8bcxiDcY | Apr 5, 2018 | Outdoor
I have been waiting two years for the movie Cold November to be released. The film brings my love of movies and the outdoors together in a way I’ve never seen before. As someone involved in hunter recruitment, there is much to learn from this movie. Along with the...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Mar 11, 2018 | Outdoor
In Part 1 of my two-part series on what makes a good hunting mentor, I covered the need to discuss expectations, develop a relationship, positivity, and safety. Today, I’ll cover three more important aspects of mentorship if you are to succeed in becoming a great...
by sphmGNkLZHUbMOuFBPCk | Feb 28, 2018 | Outdoor
Hunting requires continued learning and practice in a number of areas just like any other outdoor or recreational activity. Beyond shooting well, you have to understand animal behavior, movement, indicators of presence (the tracks and “deposits” left behind) and...