I’ve always been one of those guys that thought the grass was greener the next state over. Climbing to the top of one mountain only made me want to see what was over the next. But there’s a lot to be said about familiar grounds, grounds you grew up on, grounds that grew you. My …
The Long Blind
One of the most impressive parts of a well-trained retriever is watching their blind work. A blind retrieve is sending a dog to pick up an object that they didn't see fall or get placed in that location. The blind retrieve is the epitome of trust in the dog/handler relationship. As a trainer, it takes …
For the Love of It…
I am in love with hunting. I am in love with its features, its challenges, and its rewards. I am in love with its history and its hope-filled promise of a better tomorrow. I love it for what it is, for what I make it, and for what it has made me. I harbor deep …
Summer Time Blues
Oh, how I loathe the summer. It's as if my whole outlook on life shifts as the spring rains give way to the unbearable South Carolina heat and humidity. Oh, the humidity, the soul sucking, clothes drenching, heaviness that is this humidity. It's a wonder that anyone ever remained here after the expansion to the …
6 Bird Limit
There are going to be portions of this story that may be long winded. My ramblings will not be out of vanity, but because I simply lack the vocabulary immense enough to express, in less words, the vast array of emotions this story entails. To be honest, I am not good enough to write this story. …
And so it begins..
The trials and tribulations of a duck hunt.
Goals of the Season
With most of the seasons already here and the best of the seasons about to begin. It's probably about time I set some goals, or maybe let you in on them.
Crunch Time, Hello November!
The start of November is crunch time for me and my fellow wing shooting enthusiast down south. Every year about this time the bunch of us are woken up from our brief nap with the realization that we have much to do before another season approaches. Back around middle of October the first dove season …
October 1st: A Deer Hunt I won’t forget
My apologies for being gone so long. October has kind of gotten away from me. Â One minute I was day dreaming about the September heat ending and the next thing I know people are talking about Halloween parties. Even though this month hasn't exactly been kind to my agenda, I still managed to get some …
9/20 First Deer Hunt of the Year
The boss man was gracious enough to let me slide out of work early this afternoon. He left me just the right amount of time to make an honest attempt at a good deer hunt. A few short words in the yard with a neighbor and I was off to find a quiet spot in …
The Fall Experience 