The Generosity of Nature: The Land Gives
By Stephan W. Papp There is something about a familiar piece of land. It welcomes you back as if to say, "Good to see you. Where have you...
Keeping the Traditions Alive: Deer Camp Fun
By Stephan W. Papp Here we are again, friends. It is the Friday before the Wisconsin Gun Deer Opener. Households throughout the Badger...
Smartphones Eh?
By Stephan W. Papp Of all the marvels of the twenty-first century, none, I would argue, have had a greater impact or had such substantial...
Beating the Alarm
By Stephan Papp I had beaten the alarm. Feeling smug and right, it meant I had a chance to sneak out of the bedroom without waking my...
Dakota Ducks Down!
The aroma of that dark roast brought my languid eyes back to focus. Damn, it had been a long night, and we still had a couple hours to...
Mallards and a Prayer.
The whine of the dog was warranted. It was high-time we exit the house. Brother Eric was already en route. It was unthinkable to consider...
Season's End
Nothing good can last forever and thus it was. We said goodbye to the duck season but had one last go at 'em. An impromptu meeting was...
Dreams of a Banner Year and... Reality
Oh my fellow brethren and sistren of the waterfowl cloth. Tell me if you can not relate to this true tale of woe. After what one could...
O.D.H.A. 2019 Brule River Canoe Float
What do you get when you add a collection of the O.D.H.A. Circle, with the historical insights of long-time Fly by Night Guide, Damian...
Southern Gales Amidst a Northern Push.
"It's technically a road..." said Lance. Family and friends had me on the east-side of the great state of Wisconsin. My son and I had...
