Water generation stopped at around 9 AM. I arrived at the the river around 10:30 to find a full parking lot. As I was getting my gear situated to make the walk down river I couldn’t help but notice a conversation between two men fishing together. Apparently one was “guiding” the other and the guide … Continue reading LIR 11-20-21
Saddle Hunting Intro
For a pretty good while I have shrugged off the hype around saddle hunting. I have historically gone back and forth between climbing stands and hang on stands for run and gun hunts. On my lease I use primarily hang ons and a couple ladder stands. I'm really not a fan of ladder stands unless … Continue reading Saddle Hunting Intro
Hunting Technology…have we gone too far?
In the last few years there have been major leaps in hunting technology. From range finding bow sights to cellular trail cams to Bluetooth nocks and on and on. With all the advancements made I have pondered many moons this very topic. I've read forums and Facebook discussions going to the extreme stating that technology … Continue reading Hunting Technology…have we gone too far?
A Fly Fishing Adventure
Fly fishing is something that I have experienced with a guide once before however, for a long time I've had this urge to give a try on my own. A little while back I started researching and learning about fly fishing and the gear required to get started. I will have to admit that I … Continue reading A Fly Fishing Adventure
2019 Goals
Let me just say that 2018 went by like a NHRA top fuel dragster for me and LaDonna. I got promoted at work which led to a relocation to OKC for us mid year. With all the moving and settling in at home and a work I only published one article in 2018. I wrote … Continue reading 2019 Goals
Mechanical Broadhead Overload
So you've decided to go to a mechanical broadhead. Congratulations and welcome to the nightmare that is deciding where to start. There are so many options out there, hybrid, cut on contact, rear deploy, and on and on!! Where do you even start?? Let me tell my story and share my thoughts... I shot the … Continue reading Mechanical Broadhead Overload
Slow days in the stand…
Seems like there have been quite a few of them so far this year. Don't get me wrong, I've had some opportunities and some good ones at that. I feel like sometimes my expectations are much greater than my abilities. Guess that's just part of who I am. Here are a few things I do … Continue reading Slow days in the stand…
My Hunting Heritage
For as long as I can remember, hunting and fishing have been in my life. My father is a hunter, my mother is a hunter, my grandfathers were hunters. One of my earliest memories of hunting is tagging along with my grandpa walking the hardwoods of eastern Arkansas with a .410 killing a mess of … Continue reading My Hunting Heritage
Anchor Up
As opening day gets closer we've all got our hunting bows out getting them dialed in and making sure we're ready to go. Over the last few days I've tried to think of that one thing that is going to pull me through this year when I finally let an arrow go on a … Continue reading Anchor Up
Social Media and Hunting Success
I've been thinking about this topic for a long time and today seems like a great day to share some thoughts regarding how I view the taking of game as well as where my perspective leads me with regard to my decisions to post my kills on social media….or not. Just to be clear I'm … Continue reading Social Media and Hunting Success
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