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Filson Food: Game Meat Start to Finish

While it’s not for everyone to harvest an animal, it certainly opens your eyes to what goes into a respectful hunt, the emotions and efforts that go into being an...

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Filson 101: Bird Dog Training with Ruggs Ranch

Gene Barnhart of Ruggs Ranch has been training world-class bird dogs for over forty-five years. Gene's love of working dogs runs deep, and he's handled them his entire life, hunting...

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Filson 101: Wesley Larson's Guide to Safety in Bear Country

Wesley Larson is a Missoula, Montana native who has been working with Dr. Tom Smith of Brigham Young University for five years as a bear biologist. He has spent multiple...

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How to Shuck an Oyster with Taylor Shellfish

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How to Shuck an Oyster with Taylor Shellfish

The 4 easy steps to open an oyster from the 120-year old shelfish farm

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Filson Field Guide: Spend a Weekend in the Olympic National Forest

One of Filson’s favorite destinations from Seattle is the Olympic National Forest, and with it the promise of old-growth hemlock and fir, as well as awe-inspiring and unbounded views of...

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Tricks of the Trade: The 5 Best Travel Photography Tips with David Alan Harvey

  David Alan Harvey's photographs spark the human psyche. His books Cuba and Divided Soul capture the blood and sweat of a cultural migration. He shot 45 photo essays for National...

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Afield Without A Dog: Hints for Dog-Free Hunting

While most serious upland hunters wouldn’t think of leaving their dogs at home, sometimes opportunities to hunt good land (or between big trips) are lost.  Plenty of other hunters may...

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Tricks of the Trade: 4 Helpful Hints for Dog Injuries in the Field

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs. Today, he reminds hunters of 4 ways to prepare for injuries in...

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6 Reminders for a Happy Hunt with Andy Duffy

Andy Duffy has been shooting competitively for over 23 years. He's a 12 time Sporting Clays National Champion and an avid bird hunter. Today, he details 6 ways to ensure...

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Opening Day Preparation by George Hickox

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs. Today, George outlines pre-season preparation for your hunting partner so that you...

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The Right Beginnings with George Hickox

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The Right Beginnings with George Hickox

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs.  More often than not, the secret to a successful day in the...

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Developing Gun Sense with George Hickox

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs. Today, George describes the importance of establishing gun sense with your young...

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The Do's and Don'ts of Fishing in Bear Country

What to remember when fishing around big ursids and what to forget. Words and photos by David S. Lewis.This is too important a topic for me not to include the...

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3 Ways to Better Your Chances for a Bird this Fall with Andy Duffy

Andy Duffy has been shooting competitively for over 23 years. He's a 12 time Sporting Clays National Champion and an avid bird hunter. Today, he details 3 ways to improve...

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Tricks of the Trade: Make Your Own Archery Quiver with Matt Pierce of Wood&Faulk

Matt Pierce is a modern day jack of all trades.  Born in Kansas, the tinkerer's interests in carpentry and mechanics were honed through interactions with close friends and family.  Eight...

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Fly Fishing Refresher: 4 Things to Remember On Your First Trip of the Year

Words by David S. Lewis.  Executive Editor, (614) Magazine.Photo by Judith O'KeefeMother’s Day marks the beginning of spring fly fishing for many.  It takes a different breed (and a river out...

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GUEST BLOG: Judith O’Keefe, Winter Fishing Tips

Judith O’Keefe has fished many places and can fish with the best of them. But when she is looking for some fishing advice she turns to her local fishing outfitter...

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Feeding Your Working Dogs with George Hickox

For over two decades, George Hickox has shown all levels of owners how to train great bird dogs.  More often than not, the secret to successful days in the field...

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Tricks of the Trade: Treat Burns in the Wild

Article courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Bushcraft team:  Jason Schwartz is an axe-wielding, modern day mountain man.  He's also a Red Cross certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor, music aficionado, and known to some...

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Tricks of the Trade: The Original Multi-tool

Article courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Bushcraft team:  Jason Schwartz is an axe-wielding, modern day mountain man.  He’s also a Red Cross certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor, music aficionado, and known to some...

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10 Tips to Get You Out on the Hard Water with Peter Patenaude

Peter Patenaude, a registered Maine guide, has been a Filson advocate for over six years. His blog Boot & Canoe, focuses on traditional skills and Maine’s outdoor heritage. Today, Peter shares...

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Tricks of the Trade: Safe Drinking Water

Article courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Bushcraft team:  Jason Schwartz is an axe-wielding, modern day mountain man.  He's also a Red Cross certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor, music aficionado, and known to some...

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Peter Patenaude Partridge Hunting Tips

Peter Patenaude, a registered Maine guide, has been a Filson advocate for over six years. His blog Boot & Canoe, focuses on traditional skills and Maine’s outdoor heritage. Peter shares some...

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Baiting Tips for the Filson Fisherman

Everything you need to master the art of fish baiting right here in this handy list. Pre-BaitingPre-baiting is a technique to entice more fish to the area you plan to cast...

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How to Undo Stubborn Knots

Article courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Bushcraft team, which consists of founder/writer Jason Schwartz and editor Leah Klocko.Jason Schwartz is an axe-wielding, modern day mountain man. Lover of gourmet food,...

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Tricks of the Trade: Emergency Sunscreen

Article courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Bushcraft team:  Jason Schwartz is an axe-wielding, modern day mountain man.  He's also a Red Cross certified Wilderness First Aid Instructor, music aficionado, and known to some...

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5 Tips To Improve Your Fly Fishing Catch Rates

Brian McGeehan has been a fly fishing guide for 17 years in both Colorado and Montana and owns Montana Angler Fly Fishing in Bozeman, MT. A fisherman's job is never...

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