Tag Archives: Mountain Man

“Intent on a Fox Squirrel”

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Wild Grape Dye”

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Clothing & Accoutrements, Snapshot Saturday | Tagged Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional Woodsman | Comments Off

“Always a Warm Smile”

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Learn to Manage the Machine…

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

A half-rotted maple stump lurked in dark shadows. Elk moccasins whispered over brittle oak leaves, parallel to a doe trail that followed the spine of a narrow strip of land between two impenetrable thickets. A backcountry woodsman stalked tree-to-tree. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Muzzleloaders, Research, Scouts | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional Woodsman | 2 Comments

“Duck Camp”

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Duck hunts, Hunting Camps, Snapshot Saturday | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Native captive, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional camping, Traditional Woodsman | Comments Off

A Rendezvous with an Old Hen…

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

Two wild turkeys squabbled. The rampage continued longer than most; the altercation sounded unresolved. An hour after first light the two began dithering at each other, on the ground, to the south. Blue jays screamed, adding a sense of intensity … Continue reading →

Posted in Research, Turkey Hunts, Wilderness Classroom | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Native captive, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional Woodsman | Comments Off

“Swamp Hollow Woodsmen”

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Grouse hunt, Hunting Camps, Snapshot Saturday, Squirrel Hunts | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Native captive, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional camping, Traditional Woodsman | 3 Comments

“Oh What a Beautiful Morning!”

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Dennis Neely: Traditional Woodsman

“Snapshot Saturday”

Posted in Grouse hunt, Hunting Camps, Living History, Snapshot Saturday | Tagged Black powder hunting, Dennis Neely, historical trekking, Mountain Man, National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, Native captive, North West trade gun, Northwest trade gun, trade gun, traditional black powder, traditional black powder hunting, traditional blackpowder, traditional blackpowder hunting, Traditional camping, Traditional Woodsman | 2 Comments