The Coltish Carver
One may conclude, based on my previous post, that I've amassed a respectful number of waterfowl decoys. You would be right, but alas that...
Dubiously Dear, but Devilishly Divisive Decoys.
I have a problem. An affliction, if you will. Perhaps it's the curve or shape of the body? Maybe it's the posture of the head? Is it the...
My Brother's First Bird.
Wildlife leaves an indelible mark upon you. I have vivid recollections of many first encounters. I candidly recall the first deer I ever...
Chasing the History of The Old Duck Hunters Association, Inc.
Those of you who know me, rather any who spend time with me afield or along a stream know my affection for the writer, Gordon MacQuarrie....
The Promise of a November Walk.
The gray shadows of predawn shrouded the surrounding wood and field with a blanket of dark. Differing shades of black, yet...
Tight Lines on my Tied Flies!
My wife is a wonderful, thoughtful woman. This past Christmas she gifted me a fly tying kit from Wapsi. It was nothing fancy, but came...
First Time Blindside.
The season was in mid-stride. To say the migration was on was like saying a leaky faucet was running. Birds were moving down the...
The Dane Falls for a Redhead.
September had given way to October, in the calendar sense at least. Steady, warm, weather... an extended Indian Summer if ever there was....
Which Came First, the Chicken or the Goose?
The gentle ringing of wind chimes had me up before the 4:30 alarm. A cool breeze was blowing down from the Northwest. Summer was...
The 2016 Game Fair
August is in full swing! Few festivals or events get me as excited as the Game Fair. Game Fair takes place the second and third weekends...
