Author: Darren Cheverie

In a world filled with “how to” articles and “ways to become successful” recommendations from every media corner, it can sometimes seem challenging to stand out in a crowd of self-proclaimed experts as a writer. Well, an expert I am not, but an outside-of-the-box kind of guy, I certainly am. So, here’s my “out-of-the-box, super-secret, guaranteed-to-get-you more days in the hunting field (ergo, more opportunities) tidbits of advice. This is an “I’ve picked these up with only a few years of hunting under my belt” type of article (by the way). What’s the old saying? Happy spouse, happy house? Well,…

I used to be a staunch defender of social media’s role in the modern hunting world. It provided just a bigger kind of campfire, I thought. It was a way for outdoors folk from all over the world to connect, support and, hell, maybe even unite over a common goal. Now, I’m not so sure. I normally like to stick to facts. However, this is not an article with many of said facts. So, you’ve been warned. Opinion piece incoming! I spend a lot of time on social media. It’s a massive tool for our restaurant business and one in…

When it comes to asking permission to hunt a landowner’s property, it’s important to be prepared. Don’t go in expecting instant approval in exchange for nothing more than a smile. While this does happen sometimes, there are unspoken “rules” to consider when hunting someone else’s land. Hunting leases and the “pay-to-play system” don’t exist in Canada as they do in the United States. In fact, both of these American norms are actually illegal in the Great White North. This means that the only way to access some of the best “honey pots” available is by building a relationship with enough…

Here’s Why Everyone Should Spend a Night Solo in the Wilderness I spent four nights in bear country alone, and it changed me. That sounds corny, I know, but experiences like these do change a person. I believe that’s why we chase these adventures so tenaciously and sometimes quite blindly. Now, this isn’t your average “Here’s How to Survive in the Backcountry” or “My Gear List” kind of article. No, I’m not that savvy. I’m still fairly new to this whole hunting thing, so my “How To” articles tend to read a lot more like “How NOT To.” Experience is…

A guide for the new hunter, from the newish hunter, on where to spend and where to save when getting started hunting As a new hunter, getting started in an industry riddled with “get success quick” schemes, bogus gear, and flashy marketing can be daunting, con- fusing, and expensive. Based on my own misfortunes and jackpots, here are some things you should focus your hard-earned dollars on and some things you can leave right there on the shelf. Clothing I’ve heard it from lots of people, as I’m sure you have; the adage, “Your grandfather did it in plaid coats…