A few years ago, for whatever reason, I got it into my head that I needed to own a cowboy hat. I am not a cowboy or a rancher or a high plains drifter. In fact, I have been on a horse exactly once in my life, so what was this call to own this iconic piece of headwear? (My hat hanging on the wall here https://amzn.to/48s8h66). I guess it makes me think of a time that I never experienced,…
The world of Intelligence has several collection methods that are utilized for the purpose of gathering information and using that information to accomplish a specific mission. Many in the Intelligence Community will have a specific collection method that they specialize in, however, rarely would they use only one method to gather information. The purpose of this article is to show how one can utilize some of the more available collection methods (some collection methods are either not applicable to our…
It may seem obvious to some and impossible for others, hunting all year round, or close to. September 1st is considered New Year’s Day for hunters, but if you don’t take all the opportunities your state offers, you are seriously limiting your hunting and outdoor opportunities. Additionally, knowing your areas season dates and huntable species is not enough either, adding certain activities and redefining what you see as hunting will greatly add to your knowledge, experience, success, and yields. Knowing…