BEYOND THE BENCH

The Three Commands

October 11, 2022

Bird Dog Training Tips from Durrell Smith Artist, outdoorsman, hunter, and bird dog trainer Durrell Smith wears many hats, having found multiple avenues to express his talents and achieve his aspirations. As the founder of the Minority Outdoor Alliance, as well as the creator & host of The Sporting Life Notebook podcast, he explores opportunities […]

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Field Fix: Winch Rope

September 8, 2022

The trek out and back from the Northwest Overland Rally presented Benchmade’s Lance Hanson and Factor55’s Justin Andrews with the opportunity to hit the dirt roads and explore the northern Cascades. Stumbling upon the perfect waterfront camp spot, the duo availed themselves of a few hours of relaxation, and when their motivation was recharged, it […]

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Fire Building 101 – With Overland Under Budget

July 6, 2022

Chances are, if you’ve ever been camping, you have spent time around a campfire. Whether chatting with friends, sharing stories from the good old days, or just recapping the day’s adventures, there is something uniquely special and timeless about campfires and the atmosphere they create. Something else I’ve noticed about sharing campfires with friends is there’s […]

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Holiday Cooking with Steven Rinella

November 20, 2019

Not sure what to do with the wild game meat in your freezer? Take a look at some simple tips and advice from the host of MeatEater on how to prepare an amazing holiday dinner with wild game.

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Art Of The Pursuit Part 3: Day Trippers

October 30, 2019

One of the most important factors to success as a hunter, is time in the woods. As nice as it would be to spend an entire Fall season afield, life has its limitations…

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Art of The Pursuit Part 2: Weekend Warriors

September 27, 2019

With summer fading into the rear view mirror, our sights are set on the adventures that lie ahead. We’ve chosen our five favorite items for weekend hunts.

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Art of The Pursuit Part 1: Backcountry Essentials

September 12, 2019

September is right around the corner, and we’re excited to cash in our vacation time in hopes of filling the freezer and finding adventure. To kick things off, this piece will highlight our favorite gear picks for the backcountry hunter…

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Q&A with Steven Rinella: How to Raise an Outdoor Kid

December 12, 2018

Getting the young ones interested in the outdoors can be a daunting task. With adverse weather and conditions, keeping kids quiet, still, and engaged is easier said than done. MeatEater’s Steven Rinella provides insights regarding his own personal approach.

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