Author: North American Outdoorsman Staff

Ice fishing, a unique and challenging winter sport, demands specialized gear to ensure both safety and comfort. The most crucial piece of equipment from a comfort standpoint, are ice fishing boots. Designed to withstand extreme cold and slippery conditions, the right pair of boots can make or break your day out on the ice. This article delves into the world of ice fishing boots, exploring key features like insulation, waterproofing, and grip. We’ll guide you through selecting the best boots for your next ice fishing adventure, focusing on durability, comfort, and protection against the harsh elements of winter. Whether you’re…

Here’s a Recipe to Help You Succeed and Impress Your Guests If you feel anxious about cooking fish, specifically trout, I guarantee that this recipe will help alleviate any concerns about your cooking success and help you impress your dinner guests. I understand the anxiety some people feel. Fish is expensive, regardless of whether you’re an avid fisherman who can catch his own or not. Either way, you don’t want to ruin it. People tend to worry about several factors when cooking it: selecting fish, cleaning fish, seasoning it too much or little, under-or overcooking, and deciding which method to…

Place the potatoes in a pot with enough cold water to cover them with 1TBSP of salt over high heat. Set the buttermilk and butter for the potatoes on the counter to allow to come to room temperature. With the apples standing right side up on the cutting board, make 1/4” slices on all sides stopping before hitting the core. Toss the slices with just enough vegetable oil to coat and a pinch of sugar and salt. Grill lightly on both sides as you would a chicken breast. Remove the apple slices from grill and chunk them up into a…

Try this venison ribs recipe and you’ll never leave another rib cage in the field! Simmering them slowly in a flavorful boil will get them fall-off-the-bone tender without drying them out! Use this same method for boars, bulls, gators, etc. Fair warning- these beans and sprouts are addictive!!! Whiskey Glazed Venison Ribs 1 rack venison ribs 12oz lager beer 2T + 3T Low Down & Dirty 2T honey Tt hot sauce Water to cover Orange Charred Brussel Sprouts 10ea brussel sprouts, cut in half 1c orange juice Tt sea salt Campfire Beans 16oz white beans, pre-cooked 3ea strips bacon, chopped…

Enjoy our list of the best outdoor gift ideas for men. Gift buying season is upon us, and for outdoor enthusiasts, there’s no better time to celebrate their passion for adventure and exploration. Whether you have a seasoned hiker, hunter, fishermen (or woman), a camping aficionado, or an avid cyclist on your gift list, finding the perfect present can be a thrilling adventure in itself. In this article, we’ve curated a list of the best gifts for outdoor lovers, ranging from practical gear to unique experiences that will ignite their sense of wanderlust. So, if you’re looking to make a…

Hunting is an age-old activity associated with humans. And as far as we know, dogs have been our hunting companions all these years. They are as much passionate about hunting as humans are. This relationship between humans and dogs is mutually beneficial: helping each other grow. In fact, dogs have evolved to be better hunters. But discussing which dog breed is perfect for hunting could be asking if you could wear flip-flops for hiking. The ideal dog breed depends on what the hunters want and the quarry. If the hunter appreciates their dog delivering their hunt to their hands, Labradors…

“Living in Maine means ice fishing remote ponds, hunting black bears, waiting for the moose lottery, hunting grouse in the fall, and my favorite thing—spring turkey hunting!” – Jesika Lucarelli She’s a morning person. She loves waking up before the sun and watching the night turn into day. In Maine, the wild turkey season starts in May. Jesika, now a year-round outdoorsman for Great Mountain Guide Service, started turkey hunting about 10 years ago. Waking up at 3 a.m. is no problem for her. However, sitting perfectly still and quiet is. So, her husband, in an effort to help a…

I didn’t have a wind-speed gauge, but I tried a quick calculation based on how far back inside the pickup those saliva-soaked sunflower seed shells flew after Abby tried to spit them out of the back driver’s-side window. This was one of those science/physics/mathematical questions of the type I recall hating in school. It goes something like this: If: Abby spits sunflower seed shells (they are empty, so the weight is reduced; an important factor, I think) …at X fps against an opposing force (wind)… that reverses the flight of said shells (dill flavored; likely unimportant, I think) … so…

By Makynna Nuttall / Gord Nuttall Mastering the Skills Necessary for Big-Game Hunting Editor’s note: Need to clarify the role of the second author mentioned above – such as a  note at the start or end re:  editorial assistance, contributions of information, or whatever it is. Suggesting this because there are so many “I” and “my” references throughout, this needs to be considered primarily one writer’s work. In the vast tapestry of outdoor pursuits, few activities capture the spirit of adventure and primal instinct quite like big-game hunting. Stepping into the realm of majestic creatures such as deer, elk, moose,…

How is greatness measured? In the world of hunting, either the number of animals taken or perhaps the size of animals usually measures it. Some might add the variety of animals someone has been able to hunt successfully. However, if greatness is also measured by humility, a deep passion for faith, family, and career along with longevity in a male-dominated industry, then we are talking about only one person in the outdoor industry.  That is Vicki Cianciarulo. I have had the pleasure of knowing Vicki Cianciarulo for some time now, and of the many accomplishments she has, and believe me…