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Outdoor Grilling Tips with Matt Pittman

From preparation, tools, and heat source control to seasoning your meats, Matt Pittman shares his best outdoor grilling tips to improve your next BBQ cookout.

April 28, 202210 min read 211 views

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Expert Advice Page - Crawfish Boil Tips

Mudbugs. Crawdads. Freshwater lobsters. Crawfish have many names, but here in the South we call them mostly “Delicious!”

April 21, 20229 views

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Crawfish Boil Prep: How to Buy + Store Live Crawfish

So, how do you buy the best crawfish for a boil? Fresh is the key: always buy live crawfish and have them delivered as close to your crawfish boil as possible.

February 28, 20223 min read 445 views

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The Best Boots for Outdoor Work

When it is time to set up the scaffolds, get in the trenches and operate some heavy machinery, you need to optimize your safety on the construction site.

February 08, 20225 min read 17 views

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Christmas Holiday Recipes with Jess Pryles

Make this holiday season a delicious one! Hardcore Carnivore's Jess Pryles shares amazing and easy holiday recipes that family and friends will love.

December 21, 20214 min read 4 views

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Up Close with Redfield Binoculars

With over 100 years of innovation built-in, Redfield Binoculars are the ideal multipurpose binoculars for hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts.

December 02, 20216 min read 36 views

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Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes with Jess Pryles

Hardcore Carnivore’s Jess Pryles shares two recipes for Thanksgiving dinner: a cornbread stuffing recipe and a Thanksgiving leftover recipe for after.

November 23, 20215 min read 1 views

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How it Works: Ariat Work Boots Technology

The Manvel Steel Toe Wellington Work Boots are an Academy exclusive! You can’t go wrong with this slip resistant, EH rated, breathable work boot.

November 05, 20215 min read 75 views

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The Perfect Smoked Turkey Breast Recipe for the Holidays

Learn our smoked turkey breast recipe for the holidays to dazzle your guests with great taste from the experts at Academy!

November 02, 202110 min read 24 views

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Catch Cookout: Smoked Speckled Trout with Moe Cason

Come along as BBQ pitmaster Moe Cason and salt water fishing guide Captain "Sharky" Marquez spend the morning fishing for speckled trout.

October 15, 20213 min read 35 views

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Best Rubs and Sauces for Barbecue

Ready to step up your backyard game with PittMaster Big Moe Cason? Join Moe Cason for a walk-through on how he combines his versatile collection of rubs and sauces

October 15, 20213 min read 96 views

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Holiday Recipes: Smoked Beef Tenderloin

Matt Pittman of Meat Church BBQ has a special holiday meal planned for you.

October 15, 20214 min read 43 views

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