Neilson  Friday, December 31, 2010

I was scheduled to go blackbuck hunting with my bow last spring break but due to a freak cold spell and rain, most of the outfitters herd was wiped out.  He called me up and we changed the time to hunt over my Christmas break (I’m a high school teacher).  When the time finally arrived, [...]

DJ  Thursday, December 16, 2010

By Rick Haverinen
Public Affairs Specialist
Naval Support Activity Crane
Deer hunting is rarely a solitary sport.
“It’s always much easier with someone with you for tracking deer and packing them out,” said Terry Chastain, an electronics technician employed at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Crane, Ind. “It’s a great help and it just makes the hunt much better.”
That’s a [...]

DJ  Wednesday, December 15, 2010

This was my 2nd annual firearms deer hunt at Crane Naval Area in southern Indiana.  My hunting buddy Tim and I were drawn to hunt on December 12th.  Our assigned  check in time was 12:30 am!  Ouch.  That is early.  Even though we had a mega early check in time, we were Xcited regardless.  We were drawn [...]

brandi  Tuesday, December 14, 2010

If you are just starting out on your camping adventures, or are an eXperienced camper, you  know that camping with kids can provide unusual obstacles! I have figured out, by trial and error, several things that have helped make camping easier.
We have found the number one thing you need most is “flexibility”!!!  It can be [...]

Neilson  Monday, December 13, 2010

Essential Gear For A Successful Hunt
By Mike E. Neilson
“I forgot to load the shotguns.”  “Anybody see my release?”  “I don’t have any shells with me, I think I’ve got some back in the truck.”  “Where are we?” “Didn’t we pass that mountain once before?” “I wish I would have packed….” Sound familiar?  I’ve said these [...]