Seems like so many outdoor pursuits require knowledge, access, or experience. A big part of my professional life involves networking, and these skills have translated well into outdoor antics. Whether its gear, a sharp local guide, lodging, or totally new experiences, who you know (and often who THEY know) goes a long way.
A friend's father-in-law was in the market for a heavy-duty reel for Fall Salmon fishing. Sure enough, I knew a guide who was looking to clear out some inventory to generate cash. I want to try duck hunting. Of course, I know a guy who knows some people who can get us access to a private club with excellent hunting in Canada.
Social networking through tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have only made this easier. I have several Facebook friends who have specific knowledge, or are in distant geographic locations. Want to know how the South Branch of the Au Sable is fishing? I know a guy. Curious if the leaves are changing in the UP? I know a guy for that. Pretty cool, eh?
-Sean-
What This Blog's All About
- Sean Hickey
- Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- My paying gig is running a small b-to-b and technology marketing firm. But what I love most is being outdoors -- skiing, cycling, fly fishing, hunting, target shooting, kayaking, or learning some other new pursuit. This blog's all about that sorta' stuff. And more.
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