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I’m switching up the Knowledge from Storms Wheel Book format this month. The KFS platform is intended to provide a depth of information you can’t find elsewhere, along with lessons learned through trial and error to help us all become better Students of the Game. I presented a seminar in January at the Wild Sheep… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book March 2023 Entry

Training: Habitual Comfort The space was small, cold, and damp. One small rectangular window, high on a wall, was frosted over with snow setting a heavy mood in the room. The ambiance was that of a backstage Soviet-era carnival where strong men trained for their feats of strength and, if memory serves, smelled the part.… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book February 2023 Entry

Training: The Winter Training Environment  Winter is the perfect time to train for next fall’s hunting season. Depending on the hunts you’re planning, you won’t see winter-like conditions again until you step into the field late next year. Sure it may be a bit colder or have more snow on the ground, but it’s important… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book January 2023 Entry

Training: Cold Water Survival Hunting and fishing can be exceptional when weather conditions are challenging. Cold water, high winds, rough seas, remote locations, and few people can make for a great adventure. But you must prepare appropriately for these late-season trips in and around the water to ensure you’re safe.  If you or a partner… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book December 2022 Entry

Training: Fuel Your Engine Nutrition can be challenging when hunting Whitetails, but it can play a significant role in your success. Last month I covered a clothing system for stand hunting. This month I want to discuss nutrition and hydration, which is equally important.  We tend to get up early, gobble something convenient, wash it… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book November 2022 Entry

Training: Maintain The Standard We’re fully immersed in the fall hunting season, and balancing our time to hunt with work and family is difficult. The excitement of summer scouting trips, 3-D events, shooting with buddies, and tuning our bows is a distant memory.  But it’s vital we keep our edge and maintain the standard we… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book October 2022 Entry

Training: Cut Weight Not Capability I frantically opened my bags and began sorting gear in the hangar. Our float plane would land in 15 minutes, and the ground crew told me my bags were overweight. If I wanted to fly into the remote high lake and hunt Mountain goats, I’d have to leave behind some… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book September 2022 Entry

Training: Pre Trip Planning Training with your systems this summer allows you to troubleshoot and make modifications or purchase new with enough time to pivot. In another month, most of us will rely on the kit we’ve selected for our safety and success. I’ve learned that a pre-trip planning checklist helps me not overlook any… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book August 2022 Entry

Training: Work Hard, Be Ready Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was an advocate of the “strenuous life”. The man never shied away from a challenge or adventure and some advice to his son, Kermit, was to always “work hard & be ready”. These words of wisdom are also relevant to those… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book July 2022 Entry

Training: Crisis Nutrition The craft shuddered as the four large rotor blades hammered the air, creating a deep thumping in our chests as the helo flared onto the landing zone. We quickly unhooked our tethers and exited the bird, staying low as we ran to a safe location while it departed. The calm and quiet… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book June 2022 Entry

Training: Go Backpacking I dropped my ruck in the dirt, tired from the three-mile hike. My navigation was crude, and I’d felt lost a few times but eventually found the old campsite I was seeking. I was anxious to get set up for the night and start a fire before dark because the flashlight I… Continue reading Knowledge from Storms: Wheel Book May 2022 Entry