The Future of Hunting:  Repairing the Contention

The Future of Hunting: Repairing the Contention

Troll.  The term usually bring thoughts of a creepy being of sorts – a dwarf that dwells in caves or under bridges. This product of folklore has always been relatively harmless, yet today trolls disrupt and divide people in social media settings such as sports...
The Deer Camp Fire Pit:  It Just Works

The Deer Camp Fire Pit: It Just Works

There seems to be a peace that comes when communing around a deer camp fire. No matter the number of hunters, staring at ember and flame brings spiritual reflection and a recalling of past events. It also often features a crossfire of barbing and ribbing –...
Close Quarters:  Hunting Small Tracts

Close Quarters: Hunting Small Tracts

As I started the 150-yard trek back to the cabin from the gate, I noticed something standing up on the small hill. It couldn’t have been more than 40 yards from the house. As I focused, I saw a racked buck – a rare sight on this piece of property....
Skin in the Game

Skin in the Game

In the spirit of covering a wide variety of areas associated with hunting, wild game and the outdoors, we like to highlight the various figures that are part of our experience. After recently visiting a taxidermist friend, I got to thinking about their importance. ...

About 1st Light

Welcome to First Light Hunting Journal.  We hunt. We fish. we love the outdoors – it’s true.  However, I would be remiss if I didn’t emphasize that we really love managing, studying and pursuing the whitetail deer.  After all, for most of us deer hunting represents...

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