Backcountry Sleep

Now here’s a biz tip that gets slept on: sleep! Yes, I am here to repeat what all of your parents told you as children. Getting enough sleep is absolutely paramount to having successful, productive days. This seems like a “no duh” statement, but in today’s hustle culture, the vital aspect of rest often gets... Read More


Credit Where its Due

“I should have taken up bowling.”  I’ve uttered this line, and ones similar to it, on many occasions in the outdoors. Traditionally, this is my go-to line after discovering I’ve broken some irreplaceable piece of gear. The thing about bowling is that it’s cheap. As an added bonus, the only piece of gear (a bowling... Read More


Bleed for Success

This old article by Cameron Hanes encourages us to pursue our goals even through failure.  I think hunting, specifcally bowhunting, offers an opportunity to put this theory into practice. If you’ve ever tried to take a wild animal with nothing more than a sharp flying stick, you know failure is an unavoidable certainty. The same... Read More


Networking Opportunity!

The past three years, I’ve attended the Western Hunt and Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. A coalition between The Mule Deer Foundation and Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife originally established the event. Hundreds, if not thousands of outdoor companies attend, creating an amazing atmosphere. If you’re one who gets into trouble with your... Read More


Market Research

When I write these Biz Tips each week, I picture a narrow subset of readers: outdoor writers, editors, and entrepreneurs.  In reality, I’m sure those listed occupations don’t come close to capturing the full breadth of unique occupations this group represents. But regardless of specific occupation, I think we all share a common thread: we... Read More


Pre-season Prep

Is it too early to start thinking about hunting season?  By my account, no, it’s always the right time to start preparing for the greatest time of year. As I described in POMA’s first newsletter this year, I see a lot of parallels between hunting and life. The following article by Wilderness Athlete’s Josh Kirchner... Read More


“Making It” in the Outdoor Industry

  Right from the jump, I knew what I was supposed to do with my life. When I first started reading, I reached for Wildlife of East Africa while my peers seemed more drawn to Magic Treehouse. I’m not trying to brag here. In fact, I sometimes curse the fact that all I really want to do... Read More


Travel on a Budget

I love exploring new places.  Whether I’m searching for new hunting grounds, hiking into mountain lakes, or traveling for business, I rarely visit the same place twice. New experiences are what keep me alive. Sadly, I’m also a full time college student, and basically broke. This makes traveling difficult. in spite of that, I have... Read More


Backcountry Fitness

Gyms are bound to be filled to the brim in the coming weeks. Scores of hopeful, resolved individuals will flock to them for the first few weeks of the year, determined to stick to their New Year’s Resolutions. And I hope you are among them! But… motivations tend to die out quickly.  And besides, a... Read More


Stick to your Resolutions!

Happy 2024! I hope you are all as excited about this year as I am. I’m not much of a New Year’s Resolution guy, but I have a few ideas scribbled on a list that I hope will make my year a success. I’m guessing you have a list of goals too, even if it... Read More