“That Wild Country” by Mark Kenyon is excellent reading for SCOPe members and it contains a lot of historical information about the preservation of wilderness areas and some of the struggles of those who worked to preserve them.
The sub-title says, “An epic journey through the past, present and future of America’s Public Lands”. Mark Kenyon is an outdoor writer, has been published in Outdoor Life, Field and Stream and is a contributor to MeatEater, Inc. This is his first book. Kenyon traveled the U.S. to many of our most famous and beloved Parks and wilderness areas and detailed his personal adventures, but he went on to explain how these areas were set aside and protected. The text is a positive assessment of the needs for wild places, but it is also a warning of the need to continue to support the need for such places.
References are made to such groundbreaking and historical writings as Aldo Leopold’s Sand County Almanac and Theodore Roosevelt’s “Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and the Wilderness Hunter.
You may not agree with all his statements, but it is a book that is well worth taking the time to read it.
Taylors, SCPete Rogers Outdoors announces the airing of Christian Outdoors Podcast
Christian OutdoorsPodcast will be hosted
by longtime award-winning outdoor writer photographer and speaker, Pete Rogers
of Taylors, SC. Christian Outdoors is a Podcast that will merge two
passions of host Pete Rogers. An ordained minister and longtime outdoor
communicator, Pete Rogers saw a need in the industry to bring these two
passions together into one place. For over twenty years Pete Rogers has
dedicated his life to promoting the hunting, fishing and outdoor lifestyle.
While simultaneously working to spread the gospel through a variety of avenues.
“The
podcast gives me another avenue to reach an audience I may not have reached
before.” Rogers says. “And it allows me to expand beyond the normal avenue for
communication commonly found in the outdoor arena.” For decades the majority of
the communication has been through written word. More and more people are
turning to Podcasts to get their information. “As someone who loves God and
loves the outdoors, I think I bring a unique perspective to the microphone. As
a trained minister and longtime contributor to the hunting and fishing and
outdoor arena, I believe I can offer a podcast that can merge these two
passions together.”
Christian OutdoorsPodcast will cover a
wide array of topics near and dear to the heart of host Pete Rogers. Rogers is
dedicated to covering all areas of outdoor lifestyle. “I have long been
entrenched in the hunting, fishing and trapping arena, and love it there. But
there are dozens of other outdoor activities that we can reach with this
podcast. I hope to include episodes on camping, backpacking, hiking, skiing, off-road
riding, mountain biking, and anything else I can think of.” In addition, there
will be interviews with well-known outdoor folk who are passionate about Christ
and what he has done for them. When the opportunity presents itself, Rogers
will also cover topics many Christians struggle with and seek to address those
in a positive manner.
Christian
Outdoors Podcast
hopes to be a podcast that will enlighten, broaden and transform people in a
variety of areas. “I want Christian Outdoors Podcast to be a place where we
discuss all things outdoors and how we can enjoy God everyday” Rogers says.
Christian
Outdoors Podcast will
be available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play, Android and other podcast
platforms beginning October 1, 2019. To find out more, go to, www.christianoutdoors.org and learn more about the
podcast and host Pete Rogers. To contact Pete Rogers or to schedule him to
speak at your next event, you can email him at; pete@christianoutdoors.org
About Pete Rogers Outdoors
Pete
Rogers Outdoors is the brand behind outdoor writer and author, photographer,
and seminar speaker and Podcaster Pete Rogers of Taylors, SC. Pete Rogers
annually produces over 100 articles and more than 400 photographs for various
outdoor outlets. An award-winning writer and photographer, he is the author of
two books; Times Well Spent: Ramblings
from a Sportsman’s Life, winner of 2012 Best Book from the South Carolina
Outdoor Press Association and his latest book, released in spring of 2018, So, You Want to Hunt Turkeys. He is also
the Host of “Ralph and Vicki’s OffGrid Podcast” with Outdoor Television
legends, Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. For more information or to request him to
speak at your next event contact him at; peterogersoutdoors@gmail.com. Or Pete@christianoutdoors.org
Skill
with primitive weapons is something that is earned by repetition and
hard work. It requires good hand/eye coordination and being physically
fit for some skills. It would not be advisable for a person that is not
dedicated to learning these skills to set out on that path. If one
desires to hunt extremely successfully, it would be a good plan to use
firearms. On the other hand, if one is seeking a challenge and a doorway
to the most exciting way to hunt, primitive weapons are the way to go.
The
key to using primitive weapons and tools is to practice diligently to
hone your skill. When using atlatl or bow, developing good form and
having good concentration is important. Use of primitive weapons is like
shooting foul shots in basketball. There are no sights, it is a balance
of hand-eye coordination and concentration on a tiny spot on the target
or animal that you desire to strike. Repetition is the key. Practice,
practice, practice!
When
hunting with any weapon, especially primitive weapons such as atlatl or
bow and arrow, it is vital that you not fall into the trap of looking
at the entire animal when the moment of truth arrives. You must pick out
that tiny spot on the animal that will result in a humane kill. We owe
it to our quarry to be the best that we can be.
Not
all who make and use primitive weapons choose to hunt. Many enjoy the
opportunity to master skills that our forefathers practiced on a daily
basis. Flint knapping, making bows and arrows, making atlatls, cordage
making, fire starting and many other primitive skills are a way for us
to experience how our forbears lived. We can establish a connection with
the past in a very real sense. The satisfaction of developing skills
that seem foreign to our modern world is very attractive to those of us
who walk to the beat of a different drum.
It
is our wish that this text will start you on a pathway that will be
very rewarding. It will not always be easy, but it will open your eyes
to the past in a very genuine way. Godspeed on your journey to knowledge
that is as old as humanity.
Outdoorsman
Jim Mize shares his experience of buying rural land in three months,
from narrowing down the ideal location in his search to visiting
properties to choosing the perfect fit for his needs.
Month 1: Narrowing down the Search
When I first graduated from college, I lived in a rural area. I could
turn my bird dog loose in my backyard and take off walking. During my
working years, all that changed with a couple moves to mid-sized towns
and a larger city. Now, I’m entering a new career and thinking rural
living sounds like the way to go. The next question to answer is, “Where
do I start?” You might be in the same mindset so my journey could be
useful.
Realtors
often use the quote, “Three things matter when you choose where to
live: location, location, and location.” But for rural living, what does
that mean?
After some thought, I decided to think about where I would go and how often, and then balance my location to give consideration to my travel. For instance, I will be writing full-time about the outdoors, so being in the outdoors matters. I fish several streams regularly, so access to public land is a plus.
Check out this over the slot Redfish caught in the upper Wando river. Angler ( Steve Healey ) The weather is heating up and the fish are on the bite both inshore & offshore. Mahi are hitting the docks hard and will soon be on the grill of every avid saltwater fisherman. Get outside, listen for a gobble, chunk a cricket, throw a fly or just enjoy our great outdoors. Looking forward to seeing you in, on or around the water soon.
TAG Boats offering plush, high performance fishing craft
As anglers head to the offshore fishing grounds this year, they’ll see a new player in the boating market. TAG Boats, based in Charleston, S.C. is set to shake up the offshore world with their world-class high-performance fishing catamarans.
TAG is currently producing 36-foot
catamarans that have all the comforts and features important to today’s
anglers. Their 43-footer is in the design concept phase.
David Johnson, Jr., a 43-year-old entrepreneur who grew up in South Carolina’s lowcountry, has spent over 25 years fishing offshore in a variety of boats ranging from 21-footers to 60+ footers, and everything in between.
See more of the story from SCOPE Member Brian Cope at :
The second novel in a series about a Native American fly fishing guide,
Adam Running Wolf, tells of his move from West Yellowstone, Montana,
to Talkeetna, Alaska. He makes the move to escape the bad memories of
the death of a young man that he mentored. The move has many
positive aspects that include making new friends, starting a successful
business venture and meeting an attractive woman who would
become important in his life. As usual, Running Wolf becomes
involved in a series of dangerous events with the local criminal
element, but navigates the perils in his normal stoic and efficient
manner.
This novel and 22 other books by L. Woodrow Ross are available on Amazon Kindle.
Apparently, I have a knack for catching suckers on flies.
Having confessed this, it’s not something I recommend unless you are
willing to live with all that goes with it. You might try catching them
when there is no one around, but if word gets out you will end up like
me.
For starters, all my friends on Facebook want to see sucker
pictures. These things have a face only their mothers could love and
I’m always expected to do something ridiculous in the photo like faking a
kiss since the fish is already puckered up.
Then, once you establish a reputation as a sucker fly fisher man or
woman, everyone forgets that you only occasionally catch suckers and
really do land a trout or redfish more frequently than you catch
suckers. But most fishermen do that, so you become that sucker
fisherman.
Find out more about Jim Mize & Fishing For Suckers at:
RE: Archer’s Choice Media and Pete Rogers Outdoors
Partner in Podcast
Lanark, Illinois (XX-XX-XXXX)Archer’s Choice Media®
along with Pete Rogers Outdoors announces the airing of Off
Gridwith Ralph and Vicki™Podcasthosted by Pete Rogers.
Off Grid with Ralph and Vicki™ Podcast will be hosted by
longtime outdoor writer photographer and speaker, Pete Rogers. Off Grid with Ralph and Vicki™, is a
Podcast dedicated to archery, hunting and living the outdoor lifestyle.
Launching January 7, 2019, the podcast will cover topics that are near and dear
to the hearts of Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. For over thirty years the Ralph
and Vicki Cianciarulo have dedicated their life to promoting the hunting and
outdoor lifestyle. Producing and hosting more than 400 episodes on the Outdoor
Channel during their 19-year run on the channel. Their fan base is extensive. “The
podcast gives us another avenue to reach an audience we may not have reached
before.” Ralph Cianciarulo says. “And it allows our fans and supporters to see
a different side of us, as we discuss a wide range of topics related to hunting
and living the outdoor lifestyle.”
Longtime
award winning outdoor writer and speaker Pete Rogers will host the show along
with Ralph and Vicki. “I am looking forward to these episodes and allowing the
rest of the world to see a different side of Ralph and Vicki than the
television show portrays.” Rogers says. “The Cianciarulo’s are some of the best
people you will ever meet, and while some of that comes across on the TV, these
conversations, we hope, will bring out their personality and their dedication
to promoting the outdoor lifestyle like no other program in any format.”
Off Grid with Ralph and Vicki™ will cover a wide array of
topics near and dear to the heart of Ralph and Vicki. Episodes included will
cover the history of Archers Choice, early season deer tactics, hunting from
ground blinds, the faith journey of Ralph and Vicki, how hunting has changed
through the years, and a variety of other topics. From time to time we will
bring in other guests to discuss topics our fans want to hear about.
Off Grid with Ralph and Vicki™ will also be available on
YouTube! Each episode is filmed and will air on the new Off Grid with Ralph and Vicki™
YouTube channel!
Off
Grid with Ralph and Vicki™ will air twice a month beginning January 7, 2019 on;
Apple Podcast, Google Play, and Spotify. Check your local podcast provider for
episodes.
About Archer’s
Choice Media Inc.
Archer’s
Choice Media Inc (AC Media), was founded in 1985 by Ralph Cianciarulo. Well
known as the production company behind the award-winning outdoor television
shows Archer’s Choice® and The Choice®. AC Media also specializes in full
production services covering commercials, broadcast shows, promotional videos,
and web content. For more information on Archer’s Choice Media and their
production capabilities please contact Fred Lagos at 815-493-8998 Fred@archerschoicemedia.com.
Pete
Rogers Outdoors is the brand behind outdoor writer and author, photographer,
and seminar speaker Pete Rogers of Taylors, SC. Pete Rogers annually produces
over 120 articles and more than 400 photographs for various outdoor outlets. An
award-winning writer and photographer, he is the author of two books; Times Well Spent: Ramblings from a
Sportsman’s Life, winner of 2012 Best Book from the South Carolina Outdoor
Press Association and his latest book, released in spring of 2018, So, You Want to Hunt Turkeys. For more
information or to request him to speak at your next event contact him at; peterogersoutdoors@gmail.com .
