You know Keith Warren as the host of The High Road with Keith Warren, outdoor enthusiast, conservationist, and veteran of the outdoor industry. Keith, a proud member of Team Oilfield Camo, was stalking Javelins Hogs with his Glock 21 and found out the hard way that sometimes the trophy you set out to harvest isn’t necessarily the one you bring home!

While making your way through the hot, Texas brush country, every outdoorsman worth his salt knows to keep an eye out for snakes that might be hiding in the brush, camouflaged naturally by their surroundings. While stalking javalina’s, Keith made his way towards an opening in the brush where he was greeted by a MASSIVE Texas Rattler! The same hand gun intended for dropping hogs was used to eliminate the threat posed by this monster snake. Once the dust settled, Keith got a chance to inspect his alternative trophy and was surprised by what he found…

This rattler weighed in at an unbelievable 11lbs. 2 ounces and an incredible 70.25 inches! Once he got the chance to take a closer look at the tail end of the snake, he found that this fearsome snake had a whopping 14 rattles. This was one nasty brushland predator!

Keith, congrats on your harvest, and kudos to you for having the outdoorsman skills to keep your cool in the face of this fearless snake! KEEP DRILLING!!!

In the Oilfield Camo Nation, sometimes it’s tough to get away from the job. Whether you’re looking for some time to spend with the family, or a trip to toss a couple of lines away from the everyday grind… We appreciate the down time that we often have to put to the side to get the hard work done. For this week’s Trophy of the Week, Vince and his buddies got the opportunity to put some work on the back burner and get a little bit of fishing in. It may not be the biggest bite he’s ever had at the end of a line, but trip away from the job site is a success on its own.

Congrats, Vince, and KEEP DRILLING!!!

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.

Elliot, along with his friends Casey and Bron got the opportunity to head out to the houseboat, deep in the Atchafalaya Basin. For those not from the area, the Atchafalaya Basin is one of those areas untouched by the world around it. Bears, deer, bobcats, and many other prized game call the basin home.

While out for the weekend, Elliot and the crew decided to set out the catfish float lines. For as long as they’ve been here, the Cajuns who have called this area home have utilized these lines while living off the land. Letting them sit out over night, Elliot and the guys headed out early to check and see what they had snagged. After sorting through a couple of lines, catching only a couple of non-keepers, Elliot came up on one of their final lines. It was a good sign to feel some fight against the line when he reached into the muddy waters of the basin. With nothing but his bare hands and the line attached to the fighter at the other end, Elliot pulled in this HUGE catfish… definitely a keeper!

Even though the Cajuns have come a long way from having to live off the land for survival, we in Southwest Louisiana enjoy heading out and reliving our roots. This is as good an example as any of them. Congrats, Elliot, and thanks for the great shots! KEEP DRILLING!!! 

We know Frank Foster, the musician. We know Frank Foster, the Oilfield Man. And we know Frank Foster, the outdoorsman. When Frank isn’t on the road rocking a town near you, and isn’t in the Gulf helping fuel the country, he tries to spend as much time in the great outdoors as possible. Finding some free time, Frank was able to bag these two longbeards in just two days! To make the harvest even sweeter, the second turkey he took down had a double beard! Definitely not something that a hunter sees every day!

A HUGE shout out to Frank for living the Oilfield Camo way of life! Work hard, hunt harder, and KEEP DRILLING!!!

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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.

Wearing his Oilfield Camo Weatherproof Jacket, Lucas Lipari wasn’t worried about the weather at the Louisiana Oilman’s Bass Invitational. Even though Louisiana is known for its REAL heat while on the water, for the invitational we saw conditions of 42 degrees with winds blowing at 20 knots, not uncommon for this time of year out at Toledo Bend Lake. “Good thing that jacket was in the truck!” Lucas told us the opening morning of the invitational.

Holding tough out there despite the piercing winds, Lucas landed his first catch of the tournament with a little help from his Oilfield Camo Weatherproof apparel! Great to hear from you Lucas! Keep the stories and photos coming! KEEP DRILLING!!!

 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!

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.

With the Louisiana season coming quickly to a close (April and May), Jimmy and his crew set out to make the most of the remaining frog season. It’s not uncommon for hunters to bring in multiple dozens of huge frogs in a single evening. Luckily for Jimmy, this hunt was no different. Raking in almost  two dozen frogs alone, the hunt was successful to say the least. So with the Atchafalaya Basin reaching its flood stage, the Oilfield Camo team will have to hang up the rubber boots and wait until the re-opening of the frog season at the start of June. Thanks for the great shot, Jimmy! And KEEP DRILLING!!!

The weather looks like it’s finally starting to warm up here in the Oilfield Camo Nation, even if just a little bit. That means the fish freaks are finally able to take to the rivers, lakes, and creeks and toss a few lines with hopes of a bite. This week’s Trophy of the Week comes to us from local guy, Chase, who is as passionate about fishing and hunting as he is about cooking. I guess they don’t call him “Chef Bowfreak” for nothing! In his own words, Chase tells us about his trip to Toledo Bend where he managed to land his largest bass to date!

“Saturday morning was the first time on the lake this year, and I got with my buddy to do some sight fishing cause the bass were moving up on the beds. When it comes to sight fishing for bedded bass, Bruce is the man to have in your boat. We saw this fish in about 3′ of water on the edge of a deep creek channel and put the power pole down. He flipped a couple of times with a black and red tube and got her mad and ready to eat the next thing that touched her bed. I pitched in, bounced the tube a couple of times, and that big sow inhaled the jig and thats when I set back on her and the fight was on. She took a little while to turn but managed to get her in the net waiting at the boat. She weighed in at 6.74lbs and is my biggest bass to date. This technique for catching big fish is one for the very patient, cause sometimes it will take over an hour to make them eat. Just another great day on Toledo Bend Reservior with my oilfield camo gear!”

Great job, Chase! Thanks for sharing the great story with us. We are proud to have been part of your biggest bass trophy to date! KEEP DRILLING!!!

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!

On this particular hunt, Buddy’s unfortunate prey was wild hogs. Buddy had his “Dirty Thirty” locked and loaded when this unfortunate 155lb wild sow walked into his crosshairs. Without a second though, Buddy took the shot, hitting her dead in the heart and dropping her in her tracks. Luckily, he had headed out that day on his ATV. It would have been a much different hunt if he’d had to drag this big pig all the way back to camp.

Great job, Buddy! And thanks for sharing your awesome hunt with us! KEEP DRILLING!!!