In Afghanistan: It's Been a Long Road

Albert Rasch comments on his first days in Bagram Airfield (BAF)

In Afghanistan: It's Been a Long Road


Sometimes, I walk with a little trepidation. I wonder if some poor, hungry bastard has me in his sights, and is wondering if he should risk the massive retaliation that the Predators and Apache gunships will visit upon him for his ill conceived idea.

Albert A Rasch In Afghanistan

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: QDM: Fruit Bearing Trees for your Land

Albert Rasch of The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles, suggests that sportsmen consider planting fruit and nut trees in addition to the usual food plots.

We all know that deer love the carbohydrates from ripening fruit, and a good stand will draw them from miles away. A well planted and designed orchard will not only provide an irresistable food source for deer, (And other game too!) but will definitly increase the value of your property! While it does take longer to get an orchard established, the long term cost is much reduced compared to other food plots. Maintainance is less, and the production can be quite long depending on the species of tree planted.

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The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: QDM: Fruit Bearing Trees for your Land

In Afghanistan: The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Greetings from Afghanistan!

In Afghanistan: The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Greetings from Afghanistan!

Some of Albert Rasch's earlier notes from Afghanistan have been found, and he is now putting them on line. We are told that they are being done in chronological order, with several dozen to appear over the months to come.

A couple of quick notes:
Afghanistan is a dirty, dusty place.
The roads are awful.
The people are nice. To your face.
Don't ever turn your back on them.
The Afghan people can barter like nobodies business.
Kids are kids no matter where they come from.
Always, always, check your oil, carry a spare, make sure your jack, wrench, and any other tools are in your vehicle before you leave.
The Bagram to Kabul run is pretty safe; at 70 mph all you need to worry about is stray goats.
The Kandahar to Kabul run though, is different story; bring spare underwear and lots of class VIII.
A 45 in its holster is about useless. God gave you two hands, use one.

Witty and Charming as usual, Albert Rasch delivers sage advice and the occasional fishing tip from his base in Afghanistan!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit! A Chronicles' Classic

"I did a little research when I got back in the house. The anti-venom for a Cottonmouth bite is called Crofab Crotalidae Polyvalent Immune Fab (Ovine). It is critical to get anti-venom in the patient as soon as possible to minimize necrotic damage to the tissue and coagulopathy."

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit! A Chronicles' Classic

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Avoid Gettin' Snake Bit! A Chronicles' Classic

How to avoid getting bit by snakes What to do if you get bit by a snake What anti-venom should you use What antivenom should you use What to do if you get bit by a snake.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn

Albert A Rasch of The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has a new book review out, sure to enliven the hearts and hands of blackpowder enthusiasts!

Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn is a fantastic addition to the library of anyone interested in 18th century history. Reenactors, history buffs, and craftsmen will find Recreating the 18th Century Powder Horn to be an indispensible guide. Albert A Rasch, currently in Afghanistan, says, "The book is divided into 21 chapters. It starts off in logical fashion with "Tools and Materials," followed by "Selecting a Horn." Thereafter it explains how you should set up your work area, and then starts in a logical and step by step horn making manner. The photography complements the descriptions very well, and options are presented for different time periods or styles."

Rasch is currently planning on a series of tutorials in the craft of powder horn making for The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles when he returns from Afghanistan.

Nebraska Hunting Outfitters: Last Chance Buck: Hunting Nebraska's Whitetail Deer

Our good friend and Nebraska hunting guide Scott Croner called Albert Rasch all the way out in Afghanistan to brag about a beauty of a whitetail that he was lucky enough to get a shot at!

Scott, an accomplished outfitter, field measured the buck. He estimates that it weighed 300 lbs, and green scored a solid 150!

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Last Chance Buck: Hunting Nebraska's Whitetail Deer

Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch
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Whitetail Woods: Guest Post from a Good Friend#links

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Whitetail Woods: Guest Post from a Good Friend!