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Alequa Kids Bow Review

Alequa Kids Bow Review

Alequa Kids Bow Review by Pete Ward article copyright Maker: Mike Gibson Bowyer Specifications: 36″ Red Oak Kids Self Bow, 5#at15″ This is a very special review to introduce the tiny tots to archery and all the fun things we take for granted. Emily is my assistant for this review and she is also my […]

Van Gorkam Stalker Boots

Van Gorkam Stalker Boots

Van Gorkam Stalker Boots Gear Review by Pete Ward article copyright Van Gorkom Boots are a “made for your feet” custom boot that will provide many years of service with normal upkeep. Charles Van Gorkom has been making world class hiking boots for 28 years, and has become widely known to the hiking community, however […]

Massie M 3 Piece Recurve

Massie M 3 Piece Recurve

Massie M 3 Piece Recurve by Pete Ward article copyright Superb hardly describes the craftsmanship of the Massie “M” recurve. Jeff Massie has created a bow that is wonderful in every aspect. The detail in fit and finish is flawless. This bow also shoots as good as it looks. I was instantly impressed after the […]

Herbs Leatherworks Gear Review

Herbs Leatherworks Gear Review

Herbs Leatherworks Gear Review by Pete Ward article copyright Herbs Leatherworks and traditional archery supply is making some of the nicest Quivers and Arm Guards that I have seen. They are all hand made with quality hides and fasteners. Along with lacing they are also stitched for added strength. The quiver that I received from […]

Bubbas Dud Ranch

Bubbas Dud Ranch

Bubbas Dud Ranch by Gary Benton article copyright “I got me one of them ideas Mule,” Bubba said as he sipped his hot coffee at the kitchen table in his mobile home. He had a far away look to his eyes as he spoke to me and I got a feeling of butterflies in my […]

Hand Me The Chips, Please

Hand Me The Chips, Please

Hand Me The Chips, Please by Gary Benton article copyright When I was young, my cousin Bubba got the idea for a days activities from watchin’ television. It seems some gov’ner and special big city folks were seen on the tube a-throwin’ cow chips. I had then, and still do, a difficult time understandin’ why […]

A Milking Fool

A Milking Fool

A Milking Fool by Gary Benton article copyright Maude looked down at Bubba Lee sleeping and realized how deep her love was for him. Oh, they had their fights like most couples, but overall they got along fine. Besides, she would never leave him now, because it would take too long to train another man. […]

A Deer In The Bathroom

A Deer In The Bathroom

A Deer In The Bathroom by Gary Benton article copyright When I was a kid, hunting was a big part of living in the mountains. Every child by the age of 10 had learned to shoot and had attended basic gun safety training. My weapons safety training, while being somewhat short, was very thorough. My […]

Trout Fishing Fools

Trout Fishing Fools

Trout Fishing Fools by Gary Benton article copyright My cousin Bubba and I go back for years hunting and fishing together, starting when we were just young kids. We grew up on farms that were close to each other, about two miles a part, and spent a lot of time goofing off together. Now, often […]

Trappin’ Entra-manure

Trappin’ Entra-manure

Trappin’ Entra-manure by Gary Benton article copyright Bubba was sitting on the front porch of his mobile home when I drove up in my pick-em-up. He didn’t get out of his old rocking chair as I parked and made my way to the porch. As soon as I had stepped out of the truck I […]