By Rod Smith

Going out on the water is a great experience for people of all ages, full of fun, sun, and great sights. However, being prepared for all kinds of situations is important. Ensuring that you have these five items is a great start to having a fun, and safe, time on the water.

ONE: Life Jacket or PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

Probably one of the most obvious things that you should have when out on a boat, however, almost 85% of deaths from drowning could have been avoided by wearing a life jacket or PFD. 

What is the difference between a life jacket and a PFD?

A life jacket is designed to float someone on their back, which works if the person is unconscious to get their face away from the water.

A PFD is designed to be more comfortable to wear as they are less bulky, and keep a...

It’s time for another recipe from our favorite game chef – Joyce of In the Wild Kitchen!  We love that she is dreaming of hunting season and getting inspired by her recipes for the next season.  Don’t miss Joyce’s recipe for a Moose Peach Bake and for a healthy twist serve with quinoa!

My husband and I were talking the other day about moose hunting, we are going to have to go out of our comfort zone next year to shoot moose. We have to get drawn for tags in our area and we’re thinking neither of us will be drawn. We simply cannot go a year without moose. I mean the insanity, no moose for a year!

There are area’s that we can go where you can simply buy a tag, but we’ll have to do some exploring. It will definitely be an adventure, one I’m excited to take...

Happy happy Father’s Day!!  Father’s Day is a day to celebrate dads all across the world.  Deceased and living, dads everywhere have helped their daughters get into hunting and fishing. Today we are thankful and hope you spend some extra time with your papa.  Yes, not all of us have come to hunting and fishing through our dads but many of us have and men continue to be extremely important in helping increasing the number of women who hunt and fish.

In honor of Father’s Day… here’s one of our favorite dad stories from 2014. 

The Privilege
By Land Tawney

The sky was blue, sun was hot, and water was clear.  I could see the rainbow colored Rapala lure working to perfection five feet below the surface of the water and then it happen...

To create a happy home, bringing elements of my outdoor lifestyle inside is everything to me!  But with a modern esthetic, it’s not always easy to find pieces that please the eye and heart.  Here are 5 finds to add some outdoor whimsy to your home… 

Faux antlers | This traditional euro taxidermy style for antler mounts is my favorite and although you can taxidermy your own deer from last season – the price for this faux mount won’t break the bank

Fish bowl | Serve up your family favorites in this beautiful serving bowl and enjoy a school of fish

Bison print | What’s more iconic than the American Bison?  My western heart swoons for this art print

Sheepskin rug | Faux or al natural your naked toes will thank you for this cozy rug

Fish head | In the kitchen or bathroom this fish head will ma...

By Christi Stone

My greatest desire in this world begins and ends with a quality lifestyle not only for my family and myself, but I hope that in my journey through this crazy life, that I can inspire hope in others to do the same. I think that we all can agree and learn to understand that our days on this earth are numbered, therefore it is up to us to learn and sometimes fight for a meaningful life of value. I believe that value comes from your roots; It’s who you are, it’s what you believe in and it’s the purpose driving you to be the absolute best version of yourself.

My roots can be found in a small town in upstate New York, where as a family, countless hours were spent learning about the appreciation for the conservation of the land and its habitat...