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#MakingTheMostOfIt GATHER AROUND OUR DIGITAL FIRE Here at Burch Barrel we are committed to being proactive. That means living healthily, happily, and always #MakingTheMostOfIt. We built our lives, much like our business on the idea that when adversity blocks the path, we find creative solutions to punch through it. We’re going to offer the best of Burch Barrel help to get us all through the doldrums of social distancing and current health restrictions. In the weeks to come, we’ll share solutions to keep it light, fun and safe.   Let’s not let these safety precautions become the new cabin fever! It’s...

#MakingTheMostOfIt Dear Burch Barrel Crew,  Being told to stay at home for the next few weeks is less than ideal. While life is slowing to a crawl, it's a great opportunity to spend time with your loved ones. At Burch Barrel we are focused on bringing people together and we want to do the same for you. Show us how you are making the most of it.  If you have a creative way of staying engaged, productive and positive, we want to know!  Circle around the digital Burch Barrel using the tag #MakingTheMostOfIt to share what you’re doing. You can also follow along with...

Waterfowl Hunting Tips: Scouting In order to have a successful waterfowl hunt, you’ve got to find out exactly where the ducks and geese want to be. Showing up to a blind field or body of water (one that hasn’t been scouted) the morning of a hunt is simply a bet you’re going to lose nine times out of ten. Scouting is an essential part of waterfowl hunting. Scouting requires effort and initiative but can be fun and extremely rewarding. Here are two scouting tips which will hopefully lead to a more enjoyable and productive hunt.    Put In The Time:...

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: with Alishia Zemlicka of Ivory Nutrition Food can distinguish a great experience from a good one. Clients look forward to the meals in camp almost as much as they look forward to the hunt itself. It’s important to appeal to your clients’ pallet while also ensuring they are properly fueled to perform at their very best. The number one issue we hear from our friends in the outfitting community is that some of their clients cannot keep up with the physical requirements which are imperative to a successful backcountry hunt. Many of these clients come to camp...