Faithful Sportsman

The Faithful Sportsman is a personal blog and resource dedicated to hunting, archery, and outdoor education. Founded by Albert Quackenbush, a hunter with nearly 40 years of field experience, the site covers real-world hunting scenarios, equipment reviews, and the philosophy behind ethical hunting practices.

The blog explores practical hunting challenges and solutions:

• •Crossbow hunting and debate - In-depth analysis of crossbow effectiveness, comparing them to compound and traditional bows
• •Wild game hunting - Techniques for hunting feral pigs, deer, and other game in Southern California and beyond
• •Gear reviews - Real-world testing of hunting equipment including crossbows, archery targets, cameras, and tactical gear
• •Hunting regulations and licensing - Updates on hunting seasons, tags, and state-specific regulations
• •Scent control and stalking tactics - Practical field methodology for successful hunts

"Hunters need to support hunters, period. We shouldn't be elitist about one weapon over another when trying to encourage more people to start hunting."

Quackenbush advocates for inclusivity in the hunting community. Rather than dismissing newer hunters or alternative hunting methods, the blog promotes the philosophy that all legal, ethical hunting tools have merit—whether compound bows, crossbows (like his Scorpyd Ventilator), or traditional recurves.

A notable example: Quackenbush spent years unsuccessfully hunting wild pigs with his compound bow before successfully taking his first pig with a crossbow, reinforcing his belief that different tools serve different hunters effectively.

• •Scorpyd Ventilator - Crossbow used for field testing
• •HybriMAT archery targets - Gear reviews and recommendations
• •Trail cameras - Game location and behavior tracking
• •Bergara B-14 Wilderness Series - Rifle reviews
• •Spypoint cameras - Scouting equipment
• •Alien Gear holsters - Tactical gear reviews

The Faithful Sportsman's tagline—"Jesus, Family and the Outdoors"—reflects Quackenbush's core values. The blog balances technical hunting knowledge with an emphasis on introducing new hunters to the sport and supporting all hunters regardless of their chosen method or experience level.