It’s (finally) too wet out there to go shooting
I never thought there was such a thing as weather too bad to go shooting. But as I get older, and now that I own some acreage of my own, it turns out there is such a thing, [...]
spring
Spring is the season that proves you’re tough
Winters here are pretty mild. Sometimes they’re awfully cold, but for at least the last decade or so, they haven’t been bad at all. But we’re a little over a month into [...]
Staying busy when it’s windy isn’t easy
They say it’s an ill wind that blows no good, and that you can make a sow’s ear into a silk purse. I don’t know about the second one, but there may be some truth to the [...]
Welcome to spring
My calendar says today’s the first day of spring. I can’t remember if that means spring actually started late last night, or if it doesn’t start until midnight tonight. [...]
As though it’s not hot enough already …
If summer follows spring’s lead, we’re in for a hot one. It’s been pretty dry in much of the state, too. That’s bad news for farmers and ranchers, for sure, but [...]
It’s too wet to shoot
I never thought there was such a thing as weather too bad to go shooting. But as I get older, and now that I own some acreage of my own, it turns out there is such a thing, [...]
The nightly lightning shows are back
By about the middle of the spring, I start to take the nightly lightning shows for granted. I’d like to say I retain my awe of these amazing natural spectacles, but I have [...]
It’s spring — time to go fishing
Winters here are pretty mild. Sometimes they’re awfully cold, but for at least the last decade or so, they haven’t been bad at all. But we’re a little over a month into [...]
Make your plans now for summer fishing trips
Get your kids out to do some fishing this year. And more importantly, take some time to do some fishing yourself. Depending on how old your kids are, a fishing trip with the [...]
Don’t call in sick — call in fishing
Take a look around next time you step outside. If you’re in your vehicle right now, slow down and look at the scenery. It’s about to start looking a whole lot different. [...]