COAST Knives
I like to fancy myself somewhat of a prepper and survivalist. Not one of the conspiracy theory living in an underground bunker types but more of a guy who likes prepping for tragedy. Tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and any of a
Fish The Overlooked Glide Bait
Every few years we have a “hot bait” phenomenon to come on the bass scene. It was a zoom brush hog, then a reactions innovations sweet beaver, then West Coast swimbaits, then chatterbaits and now it is the Glide Bait.
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“Black panther” photographed in Texas?
“Black panther” reports are common in the American South. Accounts of mysterious black cats crossing the road in front of motorists or seen by hunters are frequent but are rarely backed up by photography. In my 25 years of wildlife
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Podcast: Dustin’s Mad Minutes-NRA Show 2017 Highlights
The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits were hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of April and I was there to take it all in. Being a consumer show, the NRA show hosts some of the best and brightest companies
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Crazy Pics & Stories Of Feral Monkeys In Texas
Feral monkeys are abundant near the town of Dilley, TX and are present in surrounding areas in the South, TX region. Check out this podcast with Chester Moore and Jeff Stewart talking feral monkeys in 2020 not only near Dilley
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The Outboard Propeller that Helps You Catch More Fish
Well, okay – no propeller is really going to help you catch more fish. However, there is one prop that can most certainly spook fewer fish, thereby increasing your catch. We’re talking about Yamaha’s SDS propeller system. You can hear
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Middle School Student Suspended for “Liking” Gun Photo
We have all heard the stories of youngsters being punished at school for pointing a finger like a gun or eating a sandwich in such a shape. But the latest in ridiculousness a 10 day suspension for “liking” an instagram
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 4
If you have never been to an NRA show, imagine the largest gun show you have been to and multiply it many times. It can get really crowded in a hurry! Since there are no limitations on who can come (unlike SHOT
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 3
The NRA Show continually impresses me each year with the range of products and services that are available to us as consumers. The field of options for hunters, shooters and general outdoorsmen and women continues to grow and I get
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 2
The amount of companies in business today in the outdoor industry is absolutely amazing. What you really see at a show like this is how fierce the competition can be between companies and that only makes it great for you
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Practical Tactical – Stand Your Ground
The phrase “stand your ground” is another quote you will hear a lot when people are talking about deadly self defense shootings. It basically means that you DO NOT have to retreat if you are faced with a situation where
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Gun Stuff: Rasslin’ With Murphy
Let me recap my recent issues with Murphy’s Law. It started when Black Rain Ordnance (BRO) sent me a .22 caliber silencer to use in connection with Test & Evaluation (T&E) of the Black Rain Spec15 carbine. Unfortunately a .22
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Feral monkeys in Texas? (Photo and video)
The thorn-filled plains of South Texas are the epitome of biodiversity. From the gorgeous green jay to the massive indigo snake the region is a wildlife haven. As a veteran bowhunter climbed into a stand overlooking a drying creek bottom
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Wild boars kill Isis fighters
A stampede of wild boars killed three Isis Jihadi fighters in Iraq recently. According to the Times of London the large group of boars were living in the dense reeds in the al-Rashad region on the edge of agricultural fields.
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NRA Show Coverage: Part 1
The NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits were hosted in Atlanta, Georgia at the end of April and I was there to take it all in. I often marvel at the number of people who drive and fly to attend
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Losing a Friend
The day my little buddy came in this world I was in Tyler Texas making an appearance and signing autographs at a Comic Con. I had recently been featured on Survivorman with my good friend Les Stroud and I was
Fishing the Shad Spawn
For those of us that followed the Bassmaster Classic a few weeks back at Lake Conroe, we saw several pros do quite well fishing the shad spawn. We saw Edwin Evers targeting sea walls, throwing a War Eagle spinnerbait and
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Practical Tactical – Castle Doctrine
We have all heard the term “Castle Doctrine” at some point or time. What exactly does it mean and how does it apply to you? First off, this is not a legal term at all. The term “Castle Doctrine” are
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Gun Stuff: Dealing with Murphy
After encountering Murphy’s Law last week regarding a mismatched Black Rain .22 caliber silencer with Black Rain’s BRO Urban rifle chambered for .300 Blackout, it was time to go to Plan B. I screwed-on a SureFire flash hider/silencer adapter to
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Griffin Alpha – User Serviceable 30 Caliber Suppressor
The Alpha suppressor from Griffin Armament breaks the mold from the standard centerfire suppressor cans with a big change – you can take it apart for cleaning. And not only that – it’s lightweight as well! Until now, centerfire rifle
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