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Landing a big tarpon is a dream for many anglers, and few fish fight harder than a big ‘poon. Before you book your first tarpon outing, understand that hooking the fish and getting it to the side of the boat are very different propositions. Reaching the point of release on a big tarpon can take [...]
Bear Grylls is going through a food revolution. Or went, as it were. The former advocate for a vegan lifestyle has shifted his stance on plenty of the former foods that he would have otherwise advised against. Grylls outlined some of the finer points to this shift in an interview with GQ Magazine. “I’m not [...]
Biking in the winter is something many cyclists struggle with, especially on the cold, rough terrain. In the summertime, it seems like everybody in the whole world rides a bike. Then, once the winter comes around, many cyclists get scared off. However, bikers have found better ways to ride on rough terrain and in the [...]
As far as ‘normalcy’ goes, much of what Bear Grylls does would not rate for the average human. Sure, you may like camping but part of your normal retreat does not involve eating goat testicles or drinking urine. Okay, maybe his normal doesn’t either, but the fact that they are on his list stands out. [...]
‘One last cast’ ... a proclamation that must be declared aloud. It is like squeezing the drill trigger twice just to make sure it works. We do it... ummm, because? Because that last cast has landed some of our best catches. Right? It sure did for Bill Swanson. His ‘last cast’ of the day landed [...]
After being nearly hunted to extinction over 100 years ago, bison numbers are growing. Inside of the United State, the figure is climbing to nearly 20,000 bison. There are 65 herds that are growing as Native American tribes have reclaimed stewardship over the animal. The accepted figures — as far back as 1889 — saw [...]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), among other agencies, are ramping up efforts to contain chemical pollutants. The actions are being fast-tracked due to a rise in “forever chemicals” being found in differnt species. It is especially worrisome where subsistence hunting and fishing is required. Authorities are detecting a worrisome rise in levels for a [...]
Staying healthy while traveling — especially during the holidays — can be a challenge. There will be so much delicious food (read: cookies) to try, and why not — you’re on vacation, after all! Eating poorly on the road can quickly catch up to you, though. To avoid the negative effects of holiday-travel eating, here [...]
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is facing a fierce battle within his borders. A Russian attack began in late-February and the world has anxiously watched — as well as supported — the heroic efforts of the troops and their leader. It was recently revealed that adventurer and survivalist Bear Grylls entered the country to meet with [...]
Adventure and survivalist Bear Grylls has, according to an Instagram post, successfully entered and exited the war torn country of Ukraine to meet the country’s war President Zelensky. Grylls is a world renowned explorer as well as an ambassador for peace and exploration. Reports began surfacing on Twitter that Grylls was in Ukraine on Wednesday [...]
