The W.C. Russell Moccasin Company of Berlin, Wisconsin, makers of custom-fitted hand-crafted outdoor footwear since 1898 has been purchased by Luke Kolbie, founder of Kingfisher Leatherworks, and Joe Julian, president and owner of Julian & Sons. Chief Operating Officer Joe Gonyo will be continuing in his role leading the day-to-day…

I’m pretty happy with my current hunting and fishing gear inventory.  However, I’m always looking to add smart pieces or refine what I have.  I’ve got a bunch of trips lined up this Fall and Winter, and cannot wait to get out and go.  Plenty of bass fishing left, a…

Ball and Buck is one of my favorite brands.  I’ve known the team for years, and rely on their gear for the field.  It’s smart, functional, and has a traditional style that is an anti-performance (which I appreciate).  However, they have released a few performance pieces over the last year,…

As most of you have noticed, Orvis has been absolutely crushing it over the last couple of years.  What felt like three or four different brands has transformed into a single, cohesive brand that is churning out some incredible products.  While the feel of Orvis is ‘heritage’, the releases are…