Cabela's Chamois Shirt

This is why I scour thrift shops. A vintage USA Cabela's chamois would be a no-brainer anyway but the embroidered Canada Geese in flight made it that much more irresistible. (Some of you probably bought these new (looking at you, Main Line) in which case I will have to ask for your indulgence.

Wish they would bring this label back.

My wife had a little trouble with these until she finally smiled and said "Ok I can go for this."

Bellows pockets for expansion.

Don't even think about tucking this in.

Saturday Shoot

Ivy League Clays: Reviving Competitive Collegiate Shooting in the USA

Nice story from the National Shooting Sports Foundation on the effort to bring competitive clay target shooting back to the college level in the northeastern U.S.  Special grants from the CSSI are now helping schools start teams (but it's worth noting that the Yale team traces its roots back to the 19th century and along with West Point they've kept the tradition alive while few others have.)

Thoughts On Fox Hunting // Melvin Poe

Watch the full documentary here.  (WARNING: Be prepared to see a fox get torn apart by dogs.)

A Day Well Spent

Luckily, we were invited.

Zeke starts out on a check cord.

Red Ryders and other gear.

My 7-year-old shooting buddy/daughter.

Zeke retrieving a training dummy.

On The Newstand

I don't have enough time for all the magazines I want to read right now.

From the LIFE Archives: Vintage America's Cup

The LIFE google archives continue to excite me.  These vintage America's Cup photos are enough to make me want to get a new hobby.  (I'll let you know how that goes as it develops.)

Sporting: Sports Afield 1955