Making Sure

           One of the difficulties in hunting mountainous areas is that we not only have to set our stands up according to the wind directions but also according to what are called thermals. Thermals are normal...

Signs and Words

The seasons are changing. The mornings and evenings are cooler, the days are getting shorter, and the days of harvesting are coming to an end. Fall is most people’s favorite time of year. I’m not sure if it’s because of its comfort and colors, or because it’s simply a...

Edna’s Market

As a young teenager, many of my summer days were spent fishing at the local canal. I remember the unique art of catching carp using whole kernel corn as my bait. I also remember the little country store where I bought that corn. What I remember most about that store...

The Unchangeable God

              It seems on opening day, all the sights, sounds, touches, and smells are at their highest peak. After being gone from the woods for several months, I am more aware of these things on the...

Follow the Tacks

I can remember the first time I was exposed to those reflective tree tacks. I was hunting in Ohio and my first hunt was the next morning. Since we didn’t have time that evening to view my hunting location, I was simply told to follow the reflective tacks. I was taken...

Faith

It’s only August but I’m getting a little nervous about the upcoming deer season. I still have a few hours of field preparation I need to do before I can begin getting my gear situated. One tree stand needs to be moved and another one needs rehung. And of course, that...