By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter With each passing year my hearing troubles me a little more. Knees and back ache a little worse than they did the passing year and another knuckle takes on that gnarled arthritic profile. Mind you, I’m noticing, not complaining. Seemingly, the ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter Fall is the time of year for making memories. Spring is the time for planning of said memories. As I sit at my desk preparing to pound out another edition of “Make Ready” (the tactically cool name of my column if my column actually had a name) I ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter I have had a lot of questions over the years pertaining to concealed carry holsters. The most frequently asked question I get is, “What is the most comfortable holster that I can wear for my everyday carry?” And thus begins our search for the ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter Punxsutawney Phil has called an early spring. We are at least moving in that direction and with spring comes the need for a hunter safety course. I am a hunter safety instructor with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the following contains some ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter In this installment, I will commit outdoor column heresy. I will dismiss Jack O’Connor, George Block and legions of other .270 enthusiasts, instead preaching the gospel of my beloved .308 cartridge. There, I’ve said it. You’re probably ...
By Dave Bates For the Observer-Reporter I am not a politician nor do I enjoy politics. This installment, however, comes dangerously close to taking a political stance. If you are reading this outdoors column that is directed towards hunters, shooters, fishermen and the like, there’s a good ...
