Tom Keer
Background
Tom Keer is an award-winning writer, columnist and blogger who regularly writes for over a dozen outdoor magazines. He owns The Keer Group, a full-service, outdoor marketing company and hunts and fishes with his wife and children. Don't hold it against him, but he's a setter chap. Visit him at www.thekeergroup.com or at www.tomkeer.com.
Articles by Tom Keer
Holding your Children’s Attention When They Are Young
When my daughter and son were younger, they both wanted to be firefighters. That passion came about after our local Fire Chief Joe and his crew visited their school. The demonstration included an inspection of the fire engine, the helmets, the axes and pike poles, and the siren. I thought...
5 Ways to Improve Hunting Photos
Let me be honest: I am not a professional photographer. Over the years I’ve been fortunate to capture some good images, but it’s been luck of the draw. As a writer I’ve been blessed to work with a lot of excellent photographers and they have kindly offered me some constructive...
Handing Over the Reins...or Check Cords
Time marches on, we all know that. A new generation taking the reins is exciting and terrifying, all at the same time. There is a bittersweet aspect to handing over the reins, the transmitters, and the check cords. The bitter part is that it means we're getting older. The...
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