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...
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 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...
The Bear Essentials
"Daddy, I want Lois!" B-man declared. "Don't forget your hat and mittens." "Lois doesn't wear mittens. She wear leashes." The Haffer and...
2016 River Falls Area Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Saturday evening was spent with the good folks of the River Falls Ducks Unlimited Chapter. The event was held at Kilkarney Hills outside...
Calvin's First Retrieve - Background Story
Excitement carried on the warm September breezes. I shouldered the decoy bag, grabbed the old green Plano ammo box, and reached for the...
Calvin's Baptism to Ducks - Background Story
Bringing home a new baby is an indescribable experience. You know and learn love. You also get an entirely new appreciation for worry. ...
Dreaming of Yesterdays, and Planning Future Adventures.
That no good, dirty-rotten, dream-stealing, confounded El Nino! To say the weather patterns of the fall of 2015, and the early winter of...
