Outdoors Rambler with Ken Perrotte

YOUNG GUNS

Love For the Outdoors has No Age Limit or Expiration Date!

It is always inspiring to see youngsters interested in conservation, hunting and fishing, and preparing their own wild game meals. This page also includes adventures of Jameson (Jamey) my Boykin spaniel. He's a fun pup -- enthusiastic, hard-headed, sometimes goofy.

Gravy Hunting Gone Wild - Stoking Grandson's Imagination with a Hammer, a Bag and some Rope

Note: A shorter variation of this tale about a Thanksgiving post-dinner expedition into the woods behind the author's house was published...

4-H Shooting Programs Teaching Virginia Youngsters Responsibility, Discipline & Respect

Ken Perrotte

Aug 20, 2021

4-H Shooting Programs Teaching Virginia Youngsters Responsibility, Discipline & Respect

This article appeared in the Aug. 19, 2021 Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star newspaper. In many respects, the setting for the 4-H Shooting...

Retired Marine Continues to Serve; Today, He's 'Semper Fi' Teaching and Helping Youth Archers

Ken Perrotte

Jun 11, 2021

Retired Marine Continues to Serve; Today, He's 'Semper Fi' Teaching and Helping Youth Archers

The passage of 53 years had little effect on the delight betrayed by the eyes and smiles of both teacher and student. Indeed, it may have...

Jameson at Full Speed During Upland Hunt, Equipped with a GoPro Camera Strapped On

Ken Perrotte

Mar 8, 2021

Jameson at Full Speed During Upland Hunt, Equipped with a GoPro Camera Strapped On

Jameson the Wonder Dog has only one speed when he's trying to flush and fetch birds in a field - namely "FULL SPEED." Prepare to be...

Venison Slider-Kebabs. Build with Tater Tot and a Pickle for Prime Redneck Party Fare

By Ken and Maria Perrotte

Jan 18, 2021

Venison Slider-Kebabs. Build with Tater Tot and a Pickle for Prime Redneck Party Fare

Make these venison sliders/kebabs dish for you next holiday or football party. Easy preparation and tasty!

Cooking with Colton: Baby Back Squirrels - Sweet & Tender; Who Knew Bushytails Could Taste So Good?

By Ken Perrotte

Nov 24, 2020

Cooking with Colton: Baby Back Squirrels - Sweet & Tender; Who Knew Bushytails Could Taste So Good?

Includes "Cooking with Colton" video. Okay, so there is no barbecue sauce on this recipe and the squirrels aren’t slow cooked in a...

The Outdoors Rambler & Guest Chef Colton Whip Up Amazing Squirrel 'a la Jim Crumley'

By Ken Perrotte

Oct 15, 2020

The Outdoors Rambler & Guest Chef Colton Whip Up Amazing Squirrel 'a la Jim Crumley'

(With a video) Jim Crumley, the innovator of modern camouflage when he created the Trebark brand, may be an avid bowhunter for...

The 'Fabio of Hunting Dogs' Finds His Luxurious Locks are Magnets for Burrs & Other Fur Foulers

Ken Perrotte

Oct 13, 2020

The 'Fabio of Hunting Dogs' Finds His Luxurious Locks are Magnets for Burrs & Other Fur Foulers

Jameson, our Boykin Spaniel, loves bird hunting. His luxurious fur, though, is a magnet for every sticky piece of vegetation in the field.

Story about Novice's First Deer Hunt Wins Prestigious Outdoor Media Group's Pinnacle Award

Ken Perrotte

Aug 12, 2020

Story about Novice's First Deer Hunt Wins Prestigious Outdoor Media Group's Pinnacle Award

“Do you think you made a good shot?” I asked. “Yes. I think so,” she responded, somewhat hesitantly.

The Allure of Virginia's Eastern Shore Beaches - Kiptopeke, Assateague Island and Cape Charles

Ken Perrotte

Jul 28, 2020

The Allure of Virginia's Eastern Shore Beaches - Kiptopeke, Assateague Island and Cape Charles

It was a pleasure to write a piece for USA Today's GoEscape magazine (Mid-Atlantic edition) this summer. The article is shown in the...

Tales from the Hills & Hollers of West Virginia Spun by a Modern Day Mountain Man - Chris Ellis

Ken Perrotte

Apr 30, 2020

Tales from the Hills & Hollers of West Virginia Spun by a Modern Day Mountain Man - Chris Ellis

"Once we arrived at his garden, I was set free to run and chase grasshoppers or frogs done near the pond while he got his chores done in...

Teachable Moments about the Nature of Life Abound when Hunting or Fishing with Children

Ken Perrotte

Apr 21, 2020

Teachable Moments about the Nature of Life Abound when Hunting or Fishing with Children

Note: This article was also published in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star daily newspaper. Young William Martel is no stranger to...

By Ken Perrotte

Dec 16, 2019

Celebrating Jameson's Third Birthday

Here's a short video of my boy Jameson's first three years. He's a good dog, can sometimes be a handful but smart as they come, intense...

Virginia Youngsters Dialed In at 4-H Tourney; Shooters Claim National Championship

By Ken Perrotte

Jul 4, 2019

Virginia Youngsters Dialed In at 4-H Tourney; Shooters Claim National Championship

The Virginia 4-H shotgun development team brought the fireworks to the organization’s national championships in Grand Isle, Nebraska,...

Virginia 4-H Selects Teams to Compete in 2019 National Shooting/Archery Tournament

By Ken Perrotte

Apr 5, 2019

Virginia 4-H Selects Teams to Compete in 2019 National Shooting/Archery Tournament

The Development Team for Shotgun and their Coaches Virginia is readying two teams to compete in the 2019 4-H Shooting Sports National...

Grow Next Generation of Conservationists

By Ken Perrotte

Dec 1, 2018

Grow Next Generation of Conservationists

Kaylie Cook, age 10, shoots her muzzleloader. Kaylie had a shot at a deer but unfortunately missed, according to her day Michael Note:...

Thankful for Those Little Brown Dogs with Hard Heads & Loving Dispositions

By Ken Perrotte

Nov 22, 2018

Thankful for Those Little Brown Dogs with Hard Heads & Loving Dispositions

Jameson Earns His AKC Junior Hunter Title! Note: This article ran Nov. 22, 2018 in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star newspaper. My...

Family, Friends, Fun and FOOD -- lots of it -- at Annual Dove Shoot for Cedar Mounta

By Ken Perrotte

Sep 6, 2018

Family, Friends, Fun and FOOD -- lots of it -- at Annual Dove Shoot for Cedar Mounta

Good times in the Virginia Piedmont dove fields. Some dove shoots are small family and friend affairs, others are commercial events that...

Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show Draws Big Crowds - Deer Classic, Kids' Events!

By Ken Perrotte

Aug 18, 2018

Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show Draws Big Crowds - Deer Classic, Kids' Events!

The 35th Annual Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show drew big crowds with the parking lot at the Richmond Raceway Complex jam-packed by 11...

Jameson's Retriever Skills and Discipline are Coming Along - Albeit at His Own Pace!

By Ken Perrotte

Aug 5, 2018

Jameson's Retriever Skills and Discipline are Coming Along - Albeit at His Own Pace!

I know everyone must be wondering how my Boykin boy Jameson is coming along with his retriever training. He still needs work, but he's...

Rockfish a Sportfish Staple and Still Rolling in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay

By Ken Perrotte

Dec 3, 2017

Rockfish a Sportfish Staple and Still Rolling in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay

The striped bass, locally called a “rockfish,” is arguably the most important sport fish in the Chesapeake Bay region. The fish receive a...

Everyone Feels Excited When a Youngster Gets to Crank In a Trophy-Sized Fish!

By Ken Perrotte

Nov 29, 2017

Everyone Feels Excited When a Youngster Gets to Crank In a Trophy-Sized Fish!

I've been with many kids when they've caught their first fish. Taking children fishing is a special, memory-making experience. Lest...

If You Think You Made a Good Shot, You Probably Did -- Search Diligently

By Ken Perrotte

Nov 1, 2017

If You Think You Made a Good Shot, You Probably Did -- Search Diligently

You never forget your first deer. I remember mine like it was last week instead of decades ago. I’ve been blessed to coach my two oldest...

The Jamey Files - Photos, Videos, Ramblings Starring the Hardest Playing Dog in Virginia - Jameson

By Ken Perrotte

Oct 30, 2017

The Jamey Files - Photos, Videos, Ramblings Starring the Hardest Playing Dog in Virginia - Jameson

For the story on how Jameson came to join the family, click here. Having a little fun following our Jan. 12-13, 2019 snowstorm! Jamey is...

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A Benelli LUPO, Steiner Predator 4 Scope and Hornady 200-Grain ELD-X Ammo a Sweet Trio

Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting

PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady

Preparing for a South African Safari Involves Planning and Gearing Up - Here's the Lowdown

Rabbit & Andouille Sausage Gumbo -- Try This Recipe with Your Next Batch of Cottontails

Gravy Hunting Gone Wild - Stoking Grandson's Imagination with a Hammer, a Bag and some Rope

4-H Shooting Programs Teaching Virginia Youngsters Responsibility, Discipline & Respect

Retired Marine Continues to Serve; Today, He's 'Semper Fi' Teaching and Helping Youth Archers

Jameson at Full Speed During Upland Hunt, Equipped with a GoPro Camera Strapped On

Venison Slider-Kebabs. Build with Tater Tot and a Pickle for Prime Redneck Party Fare

Cooking with Colton: Baby Back Squirrels - Sweet & Tender; Who Knew Bushytails Could Taste So Good?

The Outdoors Rambler & Guest Chef Colton Whip Up Amazing Squirrel 'a la Jim Crumley'

The 'Fabio of Hunting Dogs' Finds His Luxurious Locks are Magnets for Burrs & Other Fur Foulers

Story about Novice's First Deer Hunt Wins Prestigious Outdoor Media Group's Pinnacle Award

The Allure of Virginia's Eastern Shore Beaches - Kiptopeke, Assateague Island and Cape Charles

Tales from the Hills & Hollers of West Virginia Spun by a Modern Day Mountain Man - Chris Ellis

Teachable Moments about the Nature of Life Abound when Hunting or Fishing with Children

Celebrating Jameson's Third Birthday

Virginia Youngsters Dialed In at 4-H Tourney; Shooters Claim National Championship

Virginia 4-H Selects Teams to Compete in 2019 National Shooting/Archery Tournament

Grow Next Generation of Conservationists

Thankful for Those Little Brown Dogs with Hard Heads & Loving Dispositions

Family, Friends, Fun and FOOD -- lots of it -- at Annual Dove Shoot for Cedar Mounta

Virginia Outdoor Sportsman Show Draws Big Crowds - Deer Classic, Kids' Events!

Jameson's Retriever Skills and Discipline are Coming Along - Albeit at His Own Pace!

Rockfish a Sportfish Staple and Still Rolling in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay

Everyone Feels Excited When a Youngster Gets to Crank In a Trophy-Sized Fish!

If You Think You Made a Good Shot, You Probably Did -- Search Diligently

The Jamey Files - Photos, Videos, Ramblings Starring the Hardest Playing Dog in Virginia - Jameson

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