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About Us
Meet Steve
Born and raised on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Steve’s life has always revolved around the outdoors. With deep family roots tracing back to Tilghman Island, his passion for water and wildlife was passed down from generations — from his father’s coastal lineage to his grandfather’s skipjack adventures and love for waterfowl hunting.
A dedicated archer and avid outdoorsman, Steve introduced his wife, Cindy, to the thrill of archery, sparking a shared love for competitive shooting. Whether guiding a kayak tour or mentoring someone new to the sport, Steve finds joy in teaching others and celebrating their successes — from first catches to lifelong milestones.
With a big heart, humble spirit, and a servant’s attitude, Steve embodies the Eastern Shoreman’s spirit — rugged, reliable, and rooted in faith. Through Old Rugged Cross Outdoors, he strives to help others connect with nature, with community, and with God.
A note to from Cindy to wives
“Then a voice told him, ‘Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.’ The voice spoke to him a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’” – Acts 10:13,15
“She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” – Proverbs 31:27
Ladies, when it’s hunting season — let them hunt. It’s good for their mental health, it cuts down on the grocery bill, and believe it or not, it’s scripturally supported.
I’ll be honest — I wasn’t always supportive. Even though I was raised in a hunting family, I used to inwardly grumble about the process. Growing up, deer season meant early mornings, the smell of sticky buns baking in my grandmother’s kitchen, and Saturdays filled with uncles and cousins in camo. But after getting married, hunting season suddenly felt like a time when my husband disappeared and all the household responsibilities fell on me.
Over time — and through growth in age, maturity, and faith — my perspective changed. I began to see that Steve wasn’t just out “playing in the woods.” He was obeying God’s design for provision. In Acts, God tells Peter to rise, kill, and eat. And throughout Scripture, men are called to provide for their families. Hunting is one of the ways Steve lives out that calling — putting meat on our table and often blessing others with it, too.
And us? As wives, Proverbs reminds us to watch over the affairs of our households and to avoid idleness. Now, instead of resenting the quiet, I embrace it. While Steve finds peace in the woods, I use that time to organize, reflect, and enjoy my own quiet time with the Lord.
Hunting season doesn’t have to divide us — it can actually bless us both.
Our Mission
At Old Rugged Cross Outdoors, we are committed to offering meaningful hunting and fishing experiences grounded in Christian faith.
Our mission is to guide others in exploring the beauty of God’s creation, while encouraging spiritual growth, building lasting fellowship, and practicing faithful stewardship of the land.
We believe that every journey into the wilderness is an opportunity — not just for adventure, but to connect more deeply with both nature and our Creator.