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Virginia DWR Named Top State Agency for 2023 by Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

Ken Perrotte

2 days ago

Virginia DWR Named Top State Agency for 2023 by Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation

The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation presented the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources with its State Fish and Wildlife Agency...

Ken Perrotte

5 days ago

Elk Parmesan a Delicious Hunting Camp Hit - Prepared on Camp Chef Grill & Washed Down with Fine Wine

Here's a wild game adaption of a classic Italian-style recipe. It's an Elk Parmesan. We were fortunate to have Brooks Hansen of Camp Chef...

Stuff that Works - Stay Warm & Dry from Maine to Manitoba - Lacrosse, Nomad, Sitka and Serius

Ken Perrotte

Oct 31

Stuff that Works - Stay Warm & Dry from Maine to Manitoba - Lacrosse, Nomad, Sitka and Serius

Preface: Over the years, when I’d make a social media posting about some piece of gear or an outdoors tool that had proven reliable,...

Custom Waterfowl and Turkey Calls an Investment in Both Hunting and Keepsake Collectibles

Ken Perrotte

Oct 11

Custom Waterfowl and Turkey Calls an Investment in Both Hunting and Keepsake Collectibles

Individually crafted calls, signed by the maker, offer hand-tuned performance Buying turkey or waterfowl calls can be daunting for novice...

Jim Shockey's Gripping Debut Novel 'Call Me Hunter' an Enigmatic Plunge into Hidden World

Ken Perrotte

Oct 3

Jim Shockey's Gripping Debut Novel 'Call Me Hunter' an Enigmatic Plunge into Hidden World

Book Review: 'Call Me Hunter' an 'abstract thriller that like cubism, distorts reality.' Shockey shares insights into the book's...

Turkey Hunting Adventures in Idaho Panhandle with NWTF Co-CEO Kurt Dyroff

Ken Perrotte

Sep 6

Turkey Hunting Adventures in Idaho Panhandle with NWTF Co-CEO Kurt Dyroff

I had one state left to check off my list of states I had yet to visit – Idaho. Figures I’d save one of the very best for last. But...

Ken Perrotte

Aug 7

Asado Life Bringing Masterful Argentine Grilling Styles and Flavors to St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine is one of my favorite cities to visit - so much history, architecture, beautiful water, great food. Speaking of great food,...

Ken Perrotte

Jul 30

Islamorada Jet Ski Tour with Spray Watersports -- 26-Mile Exciting Adventure into Beautiful Waters

A summer 2023 trip to Islamorada, Florida, often called the Sportfishing Capital of the World, sure saw some hot temperatures. The...

Ken Perrotte

Jul 21

Turbo Trusser Delivers on Promise of Juicy, Tasty Chicken - Easy Prep, Cooking and Cleanup

Home cooks or anyone else who doesn’t want to fool around with using twine and other techniques to tie to together big chickens or...

'Leaveth All Hopes Behind' - Visiting Florida's Remote Fort Jefferson and the Story of Dr. Mudd

Ken Perrotte

Jul 7

'Leaveth All Hopes Behind' - Visiting Florida's Remote Fort Jefferson and the Story of Dr. Mudd

Dry Tortugas, Fla – “Whoso Entereth Here Leaveth All Hopes Behind.” Although the warning over the gates at Florida’s Fort Jefferson in...

Ken Perrotte

Jul 4

Buck Knives Factory Tour Shows How Iconic Knife Manufacturer Gets an Edge on the Competition

Sparks flew in the Idaho panhandle as three greenhorn bladesmiths, including me, attempted to create a razor edge to a Buck Knives Model...

Let's Go Fishing for Big Redfish & Black Drum in Amazing Venice, Louisiana with Strike King Lures

Ken Perrotte

Jun 27

Let's Go Fishing for Big Redfish & Black Drum in Amazing Venice, Louisiana with Strike King Lures

Anyone who knows me realizes that, although I was born in the far north, I love many parts of the American south, especially Louisiana....

Make Wild Turkey Hunting Success Photos Pop -- Add Props, Color, Habitat, Kids, Dogs & More

Ken Perrotte

Jun 6

Make Wild Turkey Hunting Success Photos Pop -- Add Props, Color, Habitat, Kids, Dogs & More

The May-June 2023 issue of the National Wild Turkey Federation's Turkey Call magazine is loaded with good information and features. If...

Take Your Love of Fantastic Fishing to Niagara Falls - Bass, Salmon, Trout Deliver Barrels of Action

Ken Perrotte

May 23

Take Your Love of Fantastic Fishing to Niagara Falls - Bass, Salmon, Trout Deliver Barrels of Action

I may not have had any honeymoon special rose petal turn-down service at the comfortable Niagara Crossing Hotel and Spa during my early...

Baked King Salmon with a Tuscan Cream Sauce - Fresh, Wild-Caught Fish from Lake Ontario

Ken Perrotte

May 13

Baked King Salmon with a Tuscan Cream Sauce - Fresh, Wild-Caught Fish from Lake Ontario

Preface: An invitation to fish for a few days in the Niagara Falls, New York, area in early May 2023 was too good to pass up. The sheer...

Mapungubwe National Park Offers Stunning Vistas, Abundant Wildlife, Glimpse Into Ancient Past

Ken Perrotte

Apr 29

Mapungubwe National Park Offers Stunning Vistas, Abundant Wildlife, Glimpse Into Ancient Past

This weblog details a one-day visit to South Africa’s Mapungubwe National Park. It includes nearly 60 images, some arrayed in galleries by t

Alleviating Foot Pain - KURU Atom Trail Shoes

Ken Perrotte

Apr 5

Alleviating Foot Pain - KURU Atom Trail Shoes

The Damage Done I vividly remember the day I damaged my left foot. It was several years ago. I was prepping for a fall moose hunt in...

Louisiana Inspired! Marsh Madness Redfish with Rustic Smashed Potatoes and Crawfish Cream Sauce

Ken Perrotte

Apr 2

Louisiana Inspired! Marsh Madness Redfish with Rustic Smashed Potatoes and Crawfish Cream Sauce

By Ken & Maria Perrotte The stars of this dish are two main ingredients, both collected on a late March 2023 trip to Louisiana. The first...

'Storied Strings' Art Exhibition Details Influences of Guitar in Culture, Change and Storytelling

Ken Perrotte

Mar 18

'Storied Strings' Art Exhibition Details Influences of Guitar in Culture, Change and Storytelling

The exhibition Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art is closing at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. It next travels to Nashville...

NWTF Recognized for 50 Years by Virginia House of Delegates - Founded in Fredericksburg in 1973

Ken Perrotte

Mar 15

NWTF Recognized for 50 Years by Virginia House of Delegates - Founded in Fredericksburg in 1973

Here's a March 1, 2023, release from the National Wild Turkey Federation. The resolution was a joint effort between the Virginia...

Honored, Humbled to Receive National Recognition as NWTF's Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year

Ken Perrotte

Mar 5

Honored, Humbled to Receive National Recognition as NWTF's Tom Kelly Communicator of the Year

Press Release from NWTF - February 18, 2023 Perrotte Receives National Recognition as Top Communicator NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ken Perrotte...

Deadly Year for Vermont Ice Anglers - 3 Dead in 3 Days; Younger Brother Recounts Harrowing Ordeal

Ken Perrotte

Feb 12

Deadly Year for Vermont Ice Anglers - 3 Dead in 3 Days; Younger Brother Recounts Harrowing Ordeal

“Mark this day down,” said my younger brother Dana as he opened our conversation during a rare midday call. “I fell through the ice on...

Red Beans & Rice with Pickled Pork & Sausage, Hearty and Tasty Monday Staple in Many Homes

Ken Perrotte

Jan 30

Red Beans & Rice with Pickled Pork & Sausage, Hearty and Tasty Monday Staple in Many Homes

It’s no secret that meals prepared in the Cajun or Creole style popular in Louisiana are among my favored foods to eat. Many of the...

Michigan Man Serving Jail Term for Dangerous Hunter Harassment Incident - Cut Tree Stand Straps

Ken Perrotte

Jan 26

Michigan Man Serving Jail Term for Dangerous Hunter Harassment Incident - Cut Tree Stand Straps

Note: This is a Jan. 26, 2023 media release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The photos are courtesy of the department....

Landowners Demand Action from Virginia Wildlife Board; Passions High Regarding Dogs and Deer

Ken Perrotte

Jan 21

Landowners Demand Action from Virginia Wildlife Board; Passions High Regarding Dogs and Deer

Some Virginia property rights proponents are skeptical of a unanimous vote Jan. 19, 2022, by the Board of the Virginia Department of...

Rappahannock River Bass Fishing Very Different When It Comes to Two Main Tidal Sections

Ken Perrotte

Jan 5

Rappahannock River Bass Fishing Very Different When It Comes to Two Main Tidal Sections

Longtime bass anglers Virginia's tidal Rappahannock recently asked Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources fisheries biologists to...

Ken Perrotte

Jan 4

Hunting Invasive, Green Iguanas with Pellet Rifles - Pervasive, Destructive & Surprisingly Tasty

if someone said to me 30 years ago, "Ken, someday you’re going to South Florida just before Christmas and you’ll use high-powered air...

New Year's Eve Bucks - When Late Season Deer Made My Year - Especially One Twilight Encounter

Ken Perrotte

Dec 31, 2022

New Year's Eve Bucks - When Late Season Deer Made My Year - Especially One Twilight Encounter

The temperature took a noticeable dip as the afternoon sun sank low, its light and warmth fading to the west on this New Year’s Eve....

Ken Perrotte

Dec 9, 2022

Virginia Marine Resources Commission Rejects Governor’s Proposal to Limit Menhaden Fishing

Note: We're sharing this press release from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, which has been trying to rally recreational...

Squint No More! Costa & Wiley X Prescription Sunglasses for All Occasions - Plus Make Own Bifocals

Ken Perrotte

Dec 3, 2022

Squint No More! Costa & Wiley X Prescription Sunglasses for All Occasions - Plus Make Own Bifocals

To see or not to see? That, is the question. Actually, the more accurate statement might be, “To squint or not to squint…” After some 20...

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