From the Field
Tips for planning better trips, destination guides, gear recommendations, and stories from the field.
Planning a Missouri delta duck hunt? Learn why spreadsheets fail before you even reach the lodge—and how to split a $20,000 group trip without killing the vibe over all-you-can-eat catfish.
Running offshore out of Beaufort? Learn why spreadsheets fail at the dock and how to split fishing trip costs without killing the vibe over fried flounder.
Planning a Kansas pheasant hunt? Learn why spreadsheets fail at the tailgate and how to split hunting trip costs without killing the vibe at Bruce's in Hanston.
A realistic guide for first-time deer hunters - from managing buck fever and avoiding rookie mistakes to making an ethical shot and tracking your deer. Everything you need to know before your first sit in the stand.
Everything you need to coordinate a successful group hunting trip - from the first text message to splitting expenses at the end. Timelines, logistics, budgets, and how to keep friendships intact when money and hunting mix.
A complete guide to turkey hunting - from subspecies and gear to calling strategy, setup tactics, and the mistakes that cost beginners their first bird. Everything you need for spring gobbler season.
How to plan a budget DIY whitetail hunt on public land in another state. A complete cost breakdown for Missouri, Ohio, and other affordable destinations—tag to tailgate.
An interactive calculator to estimate hunting trip costs from elk hunts ($5,000+) to pheasant weekends ($400). See exactly who owes who when you split expenses with your group.
A complete expense breakdown for a guided Iowa whitetail hunt—from lottery tags to outfitter fees to taxidermy. What a bucket-list Midwest deer hunt really costs.
From bare-minimum to fully equipped—what it actually costs to get into deer hunting. Rifle vs. bow economics, stand costs, and what to buy first.
What does it actually cost to process a deer? A complete breakdown of butcher prices versus DIY processing—equipment costs, time investment, and the break-even point.
A realistic guide for first-time turkey hunters - from understanding why these birds are so difficult to mastering the patience game. Common mistakes, calling basics, and what nobody tells you before your first morning in the spring woods.
The complete guide to splitting deer camp expenses fairly—lease costs, food, gas, processing, and equipment. How hunting clubs handle money without killing friendships.
What a DIY public land chukar hunt in Nevada actually costs—from Elko motels to boot replacements. A complete expense breakdown for the hardest hunt in upland.
Everything you need to know about elk hunting - from understanding elk behavior and the rut, to choosing your state, physical preparation, gear, rifles, and the real costs of DIY vs guided hunts.
How to hunt educated roosters in December and January—plus the financial upside of booking after the crowds leave. Tactics, gear adjustments, and real cost savings.
A complete expense breakdown for a 3-day guided duck hunt in Stuttgart, Arkansas—from lodge deposits to guide tips to bird processing. What four hunters actually spend in the Duck Capital of the World.
A comprehensive guide to whitetail deer hunting - from understanding deer behavior and the rut to hunting methods, gear selection, top destinations, and real costs. Everything you need to pursue America's most popular game animal.
What does it really cost to hunt ducks on your own versus booking guides? A side-by-side breakdown of DIY public land hunting versus guided trips—and when each approach makes financial sense.
What a Louisiana cast-and-blast trip actually costs—and how to split expenses when you're hunting ducks in the morning and chasing redfish in the afternoon. A complete guide to the Sportsman's Paradise combo trip.
A realistic guide for first-time fly anglers - from casting basics and reading water to avoiding the mistakes that frustrate beginners. Everything you need before you pick up a fly rod.
From bare-minimum to fully equipped—what it actually costs to get into duck hunting. A category-by-category breakdown with budget tiers, money-saving tips, and what to buy first.
How to hunt ducks on potholes, creeks, and beaver ponds with minimal gear. The mobile, low-cost approach to public land waterfowl that kills birds without killing your budget.
Everything you need to know about deep sea fishing - species, destinations, charter costs, tipping etiquette, gear, and how to split expenses with your crew. The complete guide for group offshore trips.
A realistic guide for first-time elk hunters - managing expectations, avoiding the 9 biggest rookie mistakes, and what to actually expect when you finally chase bugles in the mountains.
A realistic guide for first-time duck hunters - from borrowing gear and learning the unspoken rules to avoiding the mistakes that ruin hunts. What nobody tells you before your first morning in the blind.
Plan group upland trips with multiple bird dogs. Covers transport, costs, health certs, and how to split dog-related expenses fairly.
Everything you need to know about duck hunting - from mallards to teal, decoy spreads to calling, retrievers to waders, and the best destinations in every flyway. The complete guide for beginning and experienced waterfowlers.
Everything you need to know about fly fishing - from trout and salmon to bonefish and tarpon. Techniques, entomology basics, top destinations worldwide, gear recommendations, and what guided trips actually cost.
A realistic guide for first-time pheasant hunters - from wingshooting basics and avoiding rookie mistakes to understanding the social traditions that make upland hunting special. Everything you need before your first walk through the grass.
Everything you need to know about upland bird hunting - from pheasants to quail, pointing dogs to shotguns, and the best destinations across America. The complete beginner-to-expert resource.
A realistic guide for first-time offshore anglers - from surviving seasickness and understanding charter etiquette to landing your first big fish. Everything nobody tells you before your first trip beyond the horizon.
A complete guide for first-time charter fishing clients - from booking the right trip and understanding costs to charter etiquette and tipping. Everything nobody tells you before your first guided fishing experience.
A practical guide for first-time bass anglers - from understanding bass behavior and choosing the right gear to avoiding common mistakes. What actually matters when you're learning to catch America's most popular gamefish.
Everything you need to know about freshwater fishing in America - from bass and walleye to trout and catfish. Species profiles, proven techniques, top destinations, gear recommendations, and what it costs to get started.
A realistic guide for first-time ice anglers - from staying safe on the ice and dressing for the cold to catching your first fish through a hole. Common mistakes, essential gear, and why people become obsessed with fishing in the freezing cold.