Mentoring an Enduring Legacy
The trout was lying exactly where my brother had hooked (and lost) it the previous month; but instead of lining it up himself, he generously directed me to a casting position downstream.
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Home Detention and a Full Larder
I’m pretty sure every hunter here knows what I mean by home detention; it feels a little like we’ve all been sent to our rooms to think about our actions.
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Firearms Safety Rule # 1: Treat Every Firearm as Loaded
When I hold a Firearms Practical Licencing Course, I always try to get the participants involved in talking about the ‘why’ behind the seven rules of firearms safety.
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Six Core Hunting Skills
In this article, I take a deep dive into what I believe are the key skills every good hunter should have. This is my personal experience of what makes a successful hunter.
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The Seven Rules of Firearms Safety
As one of the Mountain Safety Council firearms instructors, I get to present and talk about the ‘Seven Rules of Firearms Safety’ a lot.
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Perfecting the set
On a cold Saturday morning, a couple of well-dressed hunters stroll across a paddock; a large, perfectly conditioned Labrador criss-crosses ahead, tracking the lines hares had run the night before.
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Wild Wings with Little Ones
I sat tight as the shadows grew bigger; overhead appeared two mallards, landing in front of my father.
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Mentoring the Family
There was a piece of paper sitting by the photocopier. Under the heading ‘Boys’ were three questions: ...
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The Basic Principles
Before we start with any new pup, to be totally successful, there are some basic principles we must accept.
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TAKING THAT TROPHY SHOT – Sealing the deal: The Mental Checklist Before Taking a Shot at Your Trophy Stag this Roar.
Being confident in your shot is crucial, and this starts with making sure your rifle is behaving as it should.
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The Mentoring Cycle
Most of us who hunt or fish can recall the names of those who’ve mentored us. In the same way that we’ve benefitted from their willingness to pass on ...
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Assessing Trophy Heads in the Field – During the Roar
There are a few different views about what makes a great trophy stag. For many, the goal is to get ... a good representative of the species they’re hunting.
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