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Training: Trust The Process My partners and I had bucked the odds, killing two bulls in the last five days, but that was of little consolation as I went into the final day of the hunt with an unfilled tag in my pocket. My friends were encouraging and optimistic that we could run the board… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book September 2023 Entry

Training: No-Comms Plan The sun was low on the horizon as the bugs started to assault my head, and I didn’t know where my hunting partner was. He had left an hour before to look into a basin and said he’d return in 15-20 minutes. I told him I’d wait on this rocky knob and… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book August 2023 Entry

Training: Gym Rat The gym is a crucible to test yourself, both physically and mentally. It can also be a sanctuary from the madness of everyday life. But despite the many benefits the gym offers, it’s a contrived environment with limitations. Now’s the time to take what you’ve built in the gym over many months… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book July 2023 Entry

Training: Basics Training the basics can be boring, repetitive, and feel like a waste of time. It’s hard work and not glamorous. It takes commitment and doesn’t come quickly. But mastering the basics separates the best and consistently successful from the rest.  These fundamental skills are the building blocks of true capability. You’ll fall back… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book June 2023 Entry

Training: Spring Training The foundation for the year is built over the cold winter months, toiling day after day, often in solitude. But the internal struggle to wake each morning to hammer out a workout, tune your bow, or test a piece of gear is what slowly stacks the odds in your favor for success… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book May 2023 Entry

Training: Field Testing  In the inky pre-dawn, I hoisted a 5-gallon bucket from the bed of my pick-up, pulled dripping wet clothes from it, stripped naked in the parking lot, and began dressing in the wet layers. It was cold, with a brisk breeze sucking down the valley. Anyone observing me would have thought I… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book April 2023 Entry