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A Very Unusual 18th Century Recipe: Eel and Corn Succotash

Here’s a rather unusual recipe for an eel and corn succotash, that comes to us from the journal of an 18th century traveler. And you actually CAN make this today. Just 15 miles south of the Townsend store—where they sell reproduction/reenactment clothing and accessories—lies the Eel River. And in that river is an historic indigenous

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Watch: Hickok 45 Gives a Demonstration and History of the Gewehr 88 Commission Rifle

Guns, Shooting |

Hickok45 tests out the Gewehr 88 commission rifle. It has been a while since we’ve enjoyed one of Hickok45’s discussions and test shooting videos for firearms. In this one he’s showing us the German-made Gewehr 88 commission bolt action rifle, a gun that saw heavy action back in World War I. This 8mm rifle packs

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If Fishing Were Only This Easy…We’d All Be Bill Dance

Fishing |

Just another day on the open water… Fishing is relaxing, but often times it can be frustrating. It will test your patience, and those days when the bite isn’t on, well they just aren’t that fun. Of course it is always better than being at work, but it can make for a long day. If

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Early Signs Point to an Awesome Dove Season in Texas This Year

Hunting |

Looks like another stellar dove season for the lone star state! Last year was the first time Texas offered a 90-day long season for doves. Well, there’s some good news for hunters who were thrilled with that. It’s happening again. In fact, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is predicting very good things for the

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The Buzz Mill is a Big City Watering Hole for the Outdoorsman in All of Us

Camping, Survival |

The Buzz Mill is our kind of place. Meet us there for a drink? Just a skip down the road from downtown Austin, Texas lies the Buzz Mill, the big city’s version of an outdoor, wilderness-themed coffee shop, cafe, and bar. We’ve stopped in a few times, and knew it was the sort of place

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