Braving mud, Texas size mosquitoes, intense heat and frustrating delays thanks to Mother Nature’s watery assault on southern Texas, volunteers from the Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council…
Dave Cole, a member of Utility Workers Local 666, began letting his son, Tristan, tag along when he and his buddies got together to shoot sporting clays when Tristan was…
by M.D. Johnson Hunting squirrels with a blackpowder gun, what a great and novel idea! It seems fewer hunters enjoy the wonderful sport of squirrel hunting these days, but leave…
By Beau Tallent No organic meat is more natural and healthy than wild game. A single deer will provide a tasty centerpiece for countless meals. Farm-to-table appears to be…
Within the first few hours of meeting Ryan Anderson, Daniel Lee Martin and Julie McQueen, co-hosts of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance’s Brotherhood Outdoors TV series, were dripping wet, dog-tired and…
by M.D. Johnson, I grew up in Ohio, which was in the early 1970s was a shotgun-only state for whitetail hunters who used modern firearms, as it is today. As such,…
by Dave Mull Waterfowl hunters are a passionate bunch. That passion can be instilled early for young hunters, but only with care for details and safety. Some folks who know…
By Beau Tallent “When’s the rut?” That has to be the most common question hunters ask when they’re planning a deer hunting trip or considering a new hunting lease. Hunters…
by Clayton Bolton, IAMAW DC 725, LL 946 Ever wonder what it would be like to win a hunting of fishing trip of a lifetime – and to have it…
by Kate Nation Howard Thomas followed his father’s footsteps both as a union man and a sportsman. He has been a member of the UA Local 502 Plumbers, Pipefitters and…
by Bill Cooper The sunshine of a late October afternoon had faded away. Now, cool air settled into the hillside flat where my ground blind was situated. I pulled on…
by M.D. Johnson Sure, every hunter who has been around a season or two has heard about giant Iowa whitetails and Rio Grande gobblers from Texas. They know about the incredible goose…
by David Hart America has a love-hate relationship with Canada geese. They are big, beautiful and graceful birds, and their migration symbolized the coming of autumn. At least that’s how…
Man’s best friend can also be a hunter’s most valuable tool. A hunting dog enhances your skill and elevates the artistry of your hunting. There are a number of dog…
By Bill Cooper It is no secret that access is one of the major deterrents to participation in hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreation pursuits. If you fall into that…
By Beau Tallent Planning a hunt is half the fun. Every hunter has dreams of taking a big trip, hunting new terrain, and possibly even tackling the challenge of pursing…
by Kate Nation November 11, 2013, is a day Donna Shaver—a 17-year member of Steelworkers Local 3657—will never forget. It was Veterans Day, and she had permission to hunt property…
by David Hart How can a flying disk escape a swarm of lead pellets 6 feet long and 3 feet wide? It’s a question skeet, trap and sporting clays shooters…
by Beau Tallent Sweat literally rolled down my face as I silently I pleaded with the scorching ball of fire to dip below the tree line. I needed relief from…
By M.D. Johnson The summer months, despite the nice weather across much of the nation, can be a frustrating time for the outdoors enthusiast. Oh, sure, there’s plenty of things…
By David Hart The clock is ticking. In just a few weeks or even a few days, you’ll watch the sun set on another turkey season. Maybe you’ve managed to…
by Patrick Durkin, as seen on OutoorHub Images by John R. Obst, a member of the USA and IAMAW NFFE FD1 Local Lodge 276 John Obst of McFarland, Wisconsin has…
