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Steve Schwartz

Steve Schwartz

Steve Schwartz is a Texas-based freelance writer and photographer. As an avid hunter, angler, and semi-functional cook, he’s committed to exploring close-to-home outdoor pursuits and all of the fulfillment and bug bites that come with it. In other words, “incapable of holding down a 9-to-5 job.”

Recent Posts

Knots You Should Know: The Trucker's Hitch

Gear

Knots You Should Know: The Trucker's Hitch

Maybe it’s because I live on a hay farm, but I use the trucker’s hitch more than just about any other knot out there. Not only is it highly effective, but it’s simple, and there’s something about it that just feels right. Whoever thought this thing up, trucker or otherwise, was a genius. Best Uses...
Steve Schwartz Jan 23, 2023
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Knots You Should Know: The Double Fisherman’s + Prusik Knot

Gear

Knots You Should Know: The Double Fisherman’s + Prusik Knot

If you’re looking to grow your knot-tying vocabulary, a double fisherman’s knot is one you should probably start with. And, if you’re a saddle hunter looking for a quieter (metal-less) way to get up and down the tree, you can throw in the Prusik knot for a strong, safe, and simple combination. So, I...
Steve Schwartz Jan 17, 2023
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Fly Cast

Fishing

5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Fly Cast

Fly fishing is one of those pursuits that’s easy to pick up but incredibly difficult to master. There are plenty of people who pick up a rod, learn the basic casts, and stop their journey at simply being able to get a fly in the water. And that’s fine, but too many anglers are missing out on the...
Steve Schwartz Dec 21, 2022
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How to Keep Locations a Secret (Without Being a Jerk)

Public Lands & Waters

How to Keep Locations a Secret (Without Being a Jerk)

It’s easy to feel like an outsider, especially when it comes to hunting and fishing. I know because I’ve been one. I remember asking (what I thought were reasonable) questions about where to hunt on various forums, only to get some snide or sarcastic reply that essentially amounted to “screw off...
Steve Schwartz Sep 15, 2022
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