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Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket

Admittedly I am, or rather was, a bit of a jacket hoarder. I have entirely too many jackets for a single hunter. That has changed because I had the opportunity to test the Tensaw jacket from Tom Beckbe. This particular jacket is the intersection… Continue Reading “Tom Beckbe Tensaw Jacket”

Review: Orvis game shears

While a pair of side cutters will get the job done, as far as upland game cleaning, so will a chainsaw but we don’t use them. Last season I bought a pair of Orvis game shears and, in total honesty, they were one of… Continue Reading “Review: Orvis game shears”

Review: TFO Mangrove Coast 7Wt Rod

I decided that I wanted a better rod for inshore saltwater fishing and after a lot of studying I choose the Mangrove Coast series from Temple Fork Outfitters. Given the reputation of TFO I thought it was a safe bet and have never been… Continue Reading “Review: TFO Mangrove Coast 7Wt Rod”

Lodge Review: Prairie Wildlife, West Point Mississippi.

Nestled on the black prairie of Mississippi lies a slice of bird hunters paradise called Prairie Wildlife. It’s a grand upland lodge that was awarded the Orvis wingshooting lodge of the year in 2020. The property is the dream of Mr. Jimmy Bryant and… Continue Reading “Lodge Review: Prairie Wildlife, West Point Mississippi.”

Inexpensive shotguns: “You don’t have to worry about scratching it”

I will probably get eviscerated for even writing this column however its one of those things I have to say. I read the upland Facebook groups daily and everyday the subject of beginners shotguns comes up. Someone will ask “what’s a good 28 gauge… Continue Reading “Inexpensive shotguns: “You don’t have to worry about scratching it””