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At just ten years old, young Cade has already become an avid outdoorsman. Hailing from New Iberia, Cade was brought up to have a great respect for the outdoors and the sportsman’s way of life.
Cade and his hunting party headed for Alabama for a weekend hunt. Cade got dressed in his waterproof Oilfield Camo Jacket and cap, prepared to take down a Big Bama Pig. Despite his small size, little Cade was able to bag this HUGE wild hog that gives Cade a run for his money in size! Congrats to Cade on an awesome harvest!
Team Oilfield Camo was able to check in with the Man, the Myth, the Legend… Buddy Ro from Bayou Bucks Magazine. When buddy isn’t setting the world on fire for the guys over at Bayou Bucks, you can bet that he’s out in the woods, tracking down something while wearing his Oilfield Camo gear!
Down here in Acadiana, many of us outdoorsmen display the skill sets passed down to us from generation to generation, courtesy of our Cajun roots. Our ingenious ancestors taught us to be able to live off the land, foraging and hunting some of the most demanding terrains that this country has to offer. Part of that necessity has created the tradition of frogging. From corner to corner of the Atchafalaya basin, frogs are hunted by hand, with little more than flashlights and the reflections from the moon to guide their way. Sometimes referred to as “gigging,” the hunting of frogs takes a sharp eye and a fast set of reflexes. Frog hunters set out in their boats with their flashlights panning the water, looking through the lilies for the pairs of eyes reflecting their lights. This is the most common way to spot the frogs, which time has proven to be GREAT to eat.
Here along the Gulf Coast, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to throw out a line. Our numerous fundraising fishing tournaments offer the opportunity for us to enjoy a little time on the water that we might not have had otherwise, while trying to help our communities and those in need. The 18th Annual Louisiana Oilman’s Bass Invitational is one of these many opportunities.
If there’s one thing that we know, being members of the Oilfield Camo Nation, it’s that work almost always comes before recreation. Luckily, those hard days at the job make the time spent away all the better. We got a chance to hear about Elliot and his buddies’ chance to get away from the work world and spend some time deep in the Atchafalaya Basin.
For this week’s Trophy of the Week, Team Oilfield Camo has a very special guest appearance. If there is anyone who knows Real, Tough Hunting Apparel, it’s our good buddy Scott Bachmeier. Scott can regularly be found Rockin’ the Bakken up in the Dakota Wilderness. Whether he is tracking pheasant, stalking ‘yotes, or laying down trophy white tails, his gear has GOT to be tough! That’s why Scott made sure to grab his Waterproof Oilfield Camo Jacket before he hit the plains to thin out the nuisance that is the wild coyote population.
This week’s Trophy of the Week is a real holiday celebration, all the way from the DEEP south in Cypremort Point, Louisiana. Meaning “Dead Cypress” in French, Cypremort Point is a demanding hunting terrain, dominated by coastal marshlands. The region is known for not only its recreational camping and fishing, but for its hunting bounty as well. It was of great importance to the Chitimacha Native Americans that called the area home, and even served as one of the great landmarks of their tribal lands.
It has always been the goal of Oilfield Camo to develop partnerships and opportunities with organizations and individuals who are doing great things for the outdoor community. Team Oilfield Camo had the opportunity to meet with Cris Herrera who is currently serving as the 2013 Royal Rangers National Shooting Sports Program Ambassador. In addition, Cris is the 2013 Representative for Brownells and is the NRA Youth Shooting Sports Ambassador as well!
Aside from his charitable accomplishments, Cris is also an avid sportsman, claiming awards and medals at a number of shooting events and competitions hosted by the Royal Rangers, FCF, JROTC, NRA Postal, and many many more. Additionally, Cris is a hometown boy from Lafayette, Louisiana, born and raised right down the highway from Oilfield Camo’s home base.
We would like to begin by saying THANK YOU to each and every citizen of the Oilfield Camo Nation! Just like our friends and family, we take great pride in the work that the men and women of the Oil and Gas Industry do. Likewise, we know the people who buy Oilfield Camo are proud and supportive of the industry that has given so much to us personally, as well as our friends, family, and customers. With that in mind, Oilfield Camo took some time to think about how we could give back to the loyal citizens of the Oilfield Camo Nation.
“We loaded our gear onto the 4 wheeler and headed to the blind. We got to the blind, unloaded the bike, and Mr. Craig took off to hide it as me and Jacob put out our decoy spread. Once we finished up, we all got in the blind and checked the time. It was 6 am, and shooting time was in 2 minutes. By the time we got situated and loaded up, it was time. I stood up to look around and heard the sound of my first flock of the season and they were coming towards us. I started calling and had them locked up. After a few passes, the group of about 10 specks was making their last pass over the blind and we cut loose dropping 4. I picked them up and the first bird to hit the dirt of the year had a band on it, and it was claimed by Mr. Craig. As soon as I got back in the blind another group was headed right our way. We worked them right in after just 2 passes and killed 3 out of the small group. That gave us 7 birds, 1 shy of our limit. Before I could get back in the blind, another group was already almost 
over the us. I hurried and jumped in and started calling. This time, it was a big group of about 20 birds, all calling and cutting up. Once they made that final approach, we turned Mr. E.P. loose to finish off the limit and he dropped one on the first shot. I checked the time and it was 6:13 AM, an 11 minute hunt. We didn’t even have time to enjoy our satsumas during the hunt!”
Frank Foster is a man who knows the Oil and Gas Industry as well as anyone. The 14-14 lifestyle is one he lives to this day. Balancing his offshore work life and his road rambling music performance schedule is a testament to the drive and ambition that this Louisiana native personifies, making his living in the Gulf of Mexico and “Living his Dream 14 at a time.” From the very first track of his new album “Red Wings and Six Strings,” Foster displays his oilfield ways. ”In a button up and blue jeans, I’m a honky tonk man. In a hardhat and steel toes, I’m still a hand…” His song, “Rig & the Road” paints a picture of his two-fold lifestyle. Frank Foster is Oilfield Proud, and we are proud to have him as a spokesman, friend, and member of the Oilfield Camo Nation!