LSS: Busted by the Oldest Trick in the Book

LSS: Busted by the Oldest Trick in the Book

As a long-time deer hunter, conditions matter to me. While I have a lazy moment now and again, I try and consider the main variables involved with bowhunting whitetails and stick to the script. On the rare days when many of them are in my favor, I’m stoked. It’s...
LSS: New Buck Down, a Dog, and a Trespasser

LSS: New Buck Down, a Dog, and a Trespasser

Just because there’s nobody to immediately share the moment with doesn’t mean solo hunting is without memorable moments. So far, 2021 has been kind to this private land Whitetailer.   Following my October pre-rut buck on one property, my arrow found a 12-point on...
Turkey Hunting Meets Deer on the Brain Syndrome

Turkey Hunting Meets Deer on the Brain Syndrome

I value any time I get the opportunity to step outside. And I don’t mean my backyard. Throw in hunting and I’ve hit the jackpot. That’s what happened to me just the other day and it was like medicine for my cabin fever-flooded soul. I woke up especially early, made...
Unicorn: The Fall and Rise of the Arabian Oryx

Unicorn: The Fall and Rise of the Arabian Oryx

Bob Carnes had never encountered the striking white and black blazed antelope galloping across the trail, a welcome surprise to him and his hunting guide Steve as they drove the gravel roads of the Champion Ranch in Brady Texas.  “What are those?” asked Carnes....
Bachelor Herd

Bachelor Herd

The rocky slopes of the Edwards Plateau make stalking prey on hands and knees quite the challenge. With a westerly breeze pressing his cheek, groom-to-be Juan Saenz slowly closed the distance to within 50 yards of his biggest target to date. Forgoing the stereotypical...
Walking Tall in Texas

Walking Tall in Texas

Imposing. Synonyms include impressive, impactful, and awe-inspiring. At around 4′ 2″, Kameron Hagler of Lake City, Florida hardly towers over you. That is until you spend any time around him and get to know him. At age 2, Kameron was diagnosed with...

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