Hunting

Business Intelligence, dashboards, and data visualization have become more and more popular over the past few years. The dataisbeautiful subreddit highlights complex visualizations, Tableau developers compete in the Iron Viz competition, and entire communities focus on helping other analysts turn data into stunning visualizations. However, despite living in a golden-age of data tools and dashboards, we often hear the same feedback: "I really haven't used it."

Learn what I take into the backcountry for an archery elk backpack hunt.

After nearly a decade without a successful harvest, identifying these patterns was the critical turning point that led to becoming a more consistent hunter. In recent years, personal life—two children, a farm, and a more demanding career—has dramatically constrained my time afield. This shift necessitated a more efficient approach: e-scouting, the process of identifying viable hunting locations before setting foot in the woods.

There’s something special about it—my mind goes to memories of deer camp or late evenings around a campfire. The refreshing first sip followed by stories and laughs; it’s a memory so many of us share. That first beer is such a great reward on its own, but it's even better when you're enjoying the wild game you worked so hard to get. Beer and venison are a natural pairing, yet one that's often overlooked. And while Coors goes great with a venison steak, it doesn’t have to end