QUOTE OF THE DAY

RUGGED

Not even OWNING a tie, let alone knowing how to tie one is RUGGED!

UNRUGGED

Leaving your duck blind early because you have to go to a boardroom meeting is UNRUGGED!

RD's Cabin Video 4 of 4

RD's Cabin Video 4 of 4 --- A new wild fish and game cooking show produced in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

RD's Cabin Video 3 of 4

RD's Cabin Video 3 of 4 --- A new wild fish and game cooking show produced in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

RD's Cabin Video 2 of 4

RD's Cabin Video 2 of 4 --- A new wild fish and game cooking show produced in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

RD's Cabin Video 1 of 4

RD's Cabin Video 1 of 4 --- A new wild fish and game cooking show produced in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Deer Thief

Deer Thief

Look at this sneaky little deer. I bet that carrot was just too irresistible! Now you know how to bait those suckers!

How to Eat a Chicken Wing-Rugged Approved!

How to eat a chicken wing - Rugged Dude Approved! this is not RD on this video but it is quite an interesting way to eat chicken wings.

FEATURED

Of course he's a rugged dude! After all, back in 2004, "Rugged Dude" became this crazy bugger's legal name. He fishes, he hunts and he LOVES to cook!

FEATURED

A warm gut pile, dry firewood, fishing rods, tree stands, magnum shotgun shells, skinning knives, goose decoys, woodstoves, snowshoes, power tools, archery gear... (You can add to the rugged list below. Give us your "ruggeds")

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Dress clothes, tofu, fancy-ass shopping malls, pink pants, sailboats, expensive wine, video games, skateboards, manufactured lawns, swimming pools, sports cars... (You can add to the unrugged list below. Give us your "unruggeds")...

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Ogoki Frontier – Still Simply Amazing! Okay, close your eyes. Ah, c’mon, just do it. Nothing weird is gonna happen, I promise! Now, imagine you’re backing your vehicle up to a float plane dock on Mattice Lake, five miles south of Armstrong, Ontario.

james.jpgThis is our sons' first deer. It was believed to be a doe, however, it turned out to be a "button-buck," a young buck which hadn't yet grown any antlers. This deer was shot with a rifle which I had originally purchased for my dad, who shot his one & only deer with it. I inherited this rifle back 3 years ago, when my dad passed away.

Furthermore, it was shot from a blind we refer to as the "sky-box," one which James had helped to build. It is called by this name, because the floor is 8 feet off the ground.

Take a close look at these pictures...if you see something you either already have done OR wish to hell you thought of it yourself...you know you are a Redneck!

You have to love the imagination of these guys...

I saw this lil' feller run out in front of a car, thought it was a lost baby goat. Stopped to get it, and WOW. A real Albino Whitetail Deer. Just hours old, but doing fine. No mother deer around. And other car nearly hit it in front of me ...

Well, he is THE neatest thing any of us ever saw. And such a 'freak of nature', that only 1 in more than a million are even born. He took his bottle of food, followed us around the house, doing great. So, we called the DEP , who is going to send him to a Rehab farm. Maybe he will make it in captivity somewhere and be appreciated.

Okay, this one is for everyone who doesn’t mind if they increase their risk of heart attack by a few notches. But, every now and then… what the hell, right?




Many people get frustrated trying to make hollandaise sauce from scratch, but it’s really quite easy. Here’s a copy of something we put on our “cooking tips” page and this should help you a lot!

I do a fair amount of walking through and across creeks and streams every year. And, I can recall a few times when I was young and crazy that I ended up going for a swim. Luckily, I’m still here to tell you about it.
I’m not much on going to the hunting camp for two weeks with about five or six guys anymore. Been there, done that… I’m more of a solitary hunter these days. But, spending a week or two with a bunch of friends or family is a tradition that is hard to break for many people.
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Rugged Recipes

RD shares all his secrets in the Rugged Recipes section. Are you looking for amazing banana bread or tips for cooking ducks and geese? RD is more than just a good fishing buddy, he's great in the kitchen or by the firepit!

Rugged Videos

RD wants to more and more video up here. Everything from bloopers to scenes from his Officially Rugged TV show. He often turns user questions into videos! Make sure you send in your questions!

Featured Lodge/Outfitter

Mattice Lake Outfitters - Armstrong, Northwestern Ontario. Fly in outposts with great walleyes, northern pike and lake trout. Moose hunting packages and canoe trips are also available. www.walleye.ca