A dad and his kid walking a field edge at golden hour

Outdoors Dad Life × CreekHopper

Five adventures, with gear lists, safety reminders, and tips of the trade info to help ensure mission success, whether it's your first time or 100th time in the field with your kids in tow.

Fall field push: September 15–January 15 · Turkey returns in spring

First Dove Hunt
The best first hunt there is: warm, social, and full of action.
Sept. 15–Oct. 3, Nov. 13–28, and Dec. 18–Jan. 15
First Deer Hunt
Quiet hours in a stand, and a story either way.
Sept. 15–Jan. 1, with opening dates varying by state, zone, and weapon
First Duck Hunt
Cold, wet, loud, and completely unforgettable.
Early teal Sept. 19–27; ducks Nov. 21–28 and Dec. 12–Jan. 15
First Catfishing Trip
No license drama, no dawn alarm, and the rod actually bends.
Year-round — a flexible mission throughout the Sept. 15–Jan. 15 push
First Turkey Hunt
The loudest, closest, most heart-pounding hunt in the woods.
Spring only: April 2027 — neither SC nor NC has a fall turkey season
Finish all five

Every mission you log fills a slot in the Outdoors Dad Life collection. Fill all five and your crew earns the trophy and the title Certified Field Dad.

Safety first, always

Four of these five involve a firearm. Every guide opens with age guidance, hunter education, and licensing before a word about gear.

Mike Hagerty of Outdoors Dad Life with his wife and kids outdoors
About Outdoors Dad Life

Meet the dad behind ODL

Mike Hagerty is the dad behind ODL, and we're excited to partner with him because the way he prioritizes quality outdoors time with his wife and kids is inspirational. Mike is a US Army veteran who loves his favorite outdoor hobbies of hunting and fishing, and sharing those adventures with others — but nothing matters more to him than his faith and family. And those are qualities we'll always champion at CreekHopper!

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