Author Archives: Samuel Allred

The Great Aluminum… Spork

There are a handful of items in my backpacking kit that seem insignificant, but actually make a world of difference. They’re not the most exciting pieces of gear, nor do they incorporate cutting-edge technology. But at the end of the day, they just work, and they work every time. My aluminum spork is one ofContinue reading “The Great Aluminum… Spork”

Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/18

This is the second part of a two-day hunting saga. You can find the beginning of the story and the context for this article in the Deer 11/17 entry. While the events on the 17th were disheartening, sad, and exhausting, the 18th was overwhelmingly positive. Nevertheless, I was unable to recover the lost animal. ArrivingContinue reading “Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/18”

Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/17

It’s with a heavy spirit that I write this. The last sentence of the previous entry proved unfortunately prophetic, and I’m still a little shaken by the experience I’ll impart in the following paragraphs. While the ordeal of wounding and losing an animal is familiar to anyone who has hunted long enough, this was aContinue reading “Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/17”

Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/12

After a slow first week of November, the building pressure of the rut yielded an exciting encounter with a thick, eight-point buck on the 12th. While the circumstances played against me and I was not successful, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It was a great reminder of why I hunt and a real boost toContinue reading “Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/12”

Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/05

November is here! For all the hype, the woods should be a vertible meat market right now. According to hunting media, testosterone is running high, and big bucks are dumber than ever! (Have you noticed how the bucks pictured on the internet are larger than anything you’ve seen in real life?) Working my way inContinue reading “Hunt Log 2022: Deer 11/05”

Using a Crossbow: What to Expect

I picked up a crossbow a few months ago in order to take advantage of the archery deer season here in Tennessee. Buying the weapon has effectively doubled the length my hunting season, and opened up opportunities for me in some archery only hunting units. I’m real interested in learning to shoot a vertical bow,Continue reading “Using a Crossbow: What to Expect”

Hunt Log 2022: Deer 10/14-15

friday, 10/14 My manager let me off work an hour early on Friday after a long, slow day with little to do. Small guestures go far in the workplace, and, in this instance, that small guesture significantly altered the trajectory of my evening. Not just my evening, in fact, but also my weekend, hunting season,Continue reading “Hunt Log 2022: Deer 10/14-15”

Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots

The Renegade GTX Mid hiking boots are a well known LOWA workhorse. I bought a pair about two years ago, and I have to say: I’ve been impressed. The condition of your feet is highly important in the backcountry. Often, your feet and footwear systems are the first to fail on a hike. I’ve wornContinue reading “Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots”