A Perfect Christmas

Timing is everything. Have you ever felt like you were out of sync with what was going on in the woods or on the water? Sometimes it seems that on the days you can go fishing, the weather is terrible or the fish are uncooperative. And on the days you can’t go or just...

Go a Little Farther

Most of us hunters like to consider ourselves, the diehard variety. We’re not afraid to get up early, stay out late, and do whatever it takes to get our deer – unless it’s walking more than about a quarter of a mile from our vehicle. It’s true. Most hunters...

Put It On

I noticed that I was shivering. I had seen deer off and on, all morning, and I was afraid any move I made would be detected by a nearby deer. So, I sat still and shivered. That particular morning was not unlike most of the cold mornings when I hunt. I travel light and...

I Didn’t Want To

 I spent a total of about ten days in the Midwest, hunting deer. It’s always one of my favorite places to go. I always have great expectations, and those expectations are always bigger there than most other places I go. Over those ten days, I saw plenty of good...

Tired?

Many of my friends have been using every spare moment for the last several weeks, trying to fill their buck tag. Some are holding out for a certain deer, while others are not as picky. But no matter which type of hunter they are, there is one thing certain. Both are...

It’s the Law

Living on the border of three states has its advantages. I often tell folks I get to hunt in three states and never leave home. I do, however, have to buy two nonresident licenses. And that ain’t good. Another inconvenience is keeping up with all the diverse seasons...