SLAM OUTDOORS: IT'S GOOD TO BE A MAN

Mission Statement

With the expanded use of social media today, it is easy to look at others' lives and wish you were them. There are a handful of fortunate individuals who get to hunt and fish for a living. There are others who's circumstances allow them to spend more time in the outdoors than most. The truth is.. the majority of us are average people. Average men and women who do the best we can with what we have. For us, every hunt is public land. Every hunt is DIY. We will most likely never own a Yeti, our Igloos will have to do. Never look down range through the lens of a Swarovski or wear anything adorned with the Sitka logo. We will never have a hunting magazine, never be the stars of our own hunting show, become prostaff members, or receive free gear. We have a limited number of days off each year, and limited funds to spend. This does not however crush our spirit or curb our enthusiasm for the great outdoors. We will take every opportunity we get to enjoy the Streams, Lakes and Mountains.

We do not criticize those more fortunate than us. Our hope is to appeal to hunters just like us. Those with limited time, limited assets, limited resources, marginal gear, yet, 100% passion.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

IT'S GOOD TO BE A MAN

As promised, here's #2 on my week long look at why I'm glad to be a man.

This one's pretty simple really. I simply call it...

2.. MAN STUFF

Brad Paisley - I'm Still A Guy .mp3

I'm not talkin' about the men that half of the articles are about in a Men's Health Magazine that has a survey of where you can get the best jamoca latte. You know, I'm talkin' about REAL man stuff like TRUCKS, TOOLS, TRACTORS, CHAINSAWS, GLOVES, BOOTS, HATS, 4 WHEELERS, GUNS, 4 WHEEL DRIVE, KNIVES, CAMOUFLAGE, and WORKIN' OUTSIDE. Not that it's always a bad thing that some guys don't know how to get their hands dirty, but I feel bad that not everyone has at least a little know how when it comes to a power tool or say... an ATV. I'm glad I like to be outside, I like to put my work clothes on and get after it, and I'm friends with and surrounded by friends that know how and like to do the same.
My dad was a general contractor and worked very hard. After work, he would come home and take care of the yard and house. I can't ever remember him hiring out something that needed to be done at home. He just knew how to do stuff. My Grandpa Favero had a farm in Taylor and I always went to work with him (hated it at the time). He taught me how to use tools and how to fix things. I would ride on the tractor with him as he baled hay. He always had an ice cold Shasta cola or black cherry soda when we got done.
Now, don't get me wrong, I wear a shirt and tie to work every day, I know my way around New York City, I know a nice Suit when I see one, one of my favorite movies is The Devil Wears Prada and I get my hair cut once a month at a Spa/Salon. But needless to say, I am still a man and I don't mind gettin' dirty and workin' hard.