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.

FEATURED STORIES

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

Ghostly Encounter at Belmont Plantation Leaves No Doubt About Delta Mansion's Playful Spirits

Preparation is Key for any Survival Scenario -- Having a Plan and Emergency Supplies is Essential

Venison Wellington with Duxelles of Mushrooms - Truly a Wild Game Recipe for Special Occasions

Skillet-Fired Dove and Not-So-Dirty Rice! This Match was Made in Wing-Shooting Heaven

Virginia Nabs $3M Grant to Boost Private Land Access; Much Going to 'Watchable Wildlife' Efforts

Ken Perrotte

Aug 20

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...

Ken Perrotte

Jun 11

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...

Ken Perrotte

Mar 8

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...

By Ken and Maria Perrotte

Jan 18

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!

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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Outdoors Rambler

YOUNG GUNS

FEATURED STORIES

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

Ghostly Encounter at Belmont Plantation Leaves No Doubt About Delta Mansion's Playful Spirits

Preparation is Key for any Survival Scenario -- Having a Plan and Emergency Supplies is Essential

Venison Wellington with Duxelles of Mushrooms - Truly a Wild Game Recipe for Special Occasions

Skillet-Fired Dove and Not-So-Dirty Rice! This Match was Made in Wing-Shooting Heaven

Virginia Nabs $3M Grant to Boost Private Land Access; Much Going to 'Watchable Wildlife' Efforts

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

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