Category Archives: Hunting & Trapping

CUSTER’S LONG DOGS

Posted on June 19, 2025 by Gabe the Shootist

One of the most famous of American dog men was George Armstrong Custer. Custer found particular solace with the dogs. A border-line manic-depressive, Custer found that when he was manic, he could go riding and running with them, and when … Continue reading →

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Because he was an aristocratic mongrel who had the courage of a lion and the fighting heart of a Zulu, I owe my life to

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Gabe the Shootist

My Pal Mike by William Sydney Chadwick Mike was born in my camp, 300 miles above the great Victoria Falls in Africa. He was a mongrel but an aristocrat. For his mother was my purebred Irish terrier, Fanny, and his … Continue reading →

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The Campfire

Posted on April 20, 2025 by Gabe the Shootist

“My wife says I am eccentric. My friends say so too. And I suppose they are all quite right. But what if I am? I like being eccentric at times. One of my habits, even to this day, when I … Continue reading →

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Loading the 20 Gauge Pt. 2

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Gabe the Shootist

This follow-up has been a long time coming. I shot the round ball loads in my semi-auto shotgun and although they function just fine, I was not thrilled with the accuracy. At 25 yards, I was getting 5″ – 6″ … Continue reading →

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New England Firearms “Survivor” .45 Colt/ .410 shotgun

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Gabe the Shootist

Recently, I purchased a used New England Firearms “Survivor” .45 Colt/ .410. I got it for a really good price. What I didn’t get was the choke tube to make the .410 shells useful. I mounted a scope on it … Continue reading →

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…to find my soul.

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

This quote from John Muir is very popular today. I have always felt the truth of this statement. Recently, I finished a book by Albert Bigelow Paine titled “The Tent Dwellers” and his take on finding one’s soul in the … Continue reading →

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A pair to Draw To…….

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist
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Requirement #17 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

17. Must be able to properly skin an animal and prepare the skin for market. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. You do not have to harvest this skin yourself to fulfill … Continue reading →

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Requirement #15 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

15. Must have hunted for and killed at least one game or fur animal with a muzzleloading firearm or primitive bow and must have used the skin and/or meat for food, clothing and/or accoutrements. The hunt must be made from … Continue reading →

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Requirement #13 of the American Mountain Men

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Gabe the Shootist

13. Must be able to cook a meal of meat using only the meat, fire, a knife, and materials found in nature. This requirement is optional for advancement to Bossloper and mandatory for the Hiveranno degree. This requirement can be … Continue reading →

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