by Jerald Kopp
Directly following deer season, there are a few certainties; Weariness, sadness, and even relief. After all, it’s a grind. For me, there’s another one too; my pants don’t fit quite right. I’ll get to that shortly. Run and gun hunting in the whitetail community...
by Jerald Kopp
The Lone Star Solitary (LSS) series has a few premises involved. For example, it involves hunting only free-range deer, almost exclusively bowhunting, and staying reasonably close to home. Of course, in Texas, it also means utilizing deer feeders in some cases....
by Jerald Kopp
Driving through the last stop light of my town, I wiped my brow. The last-minute packing left me sweating from the balmy Texas heat. The interstate, of all places, was a breath of fresh air and it would only improve once I turned off in the small town of Lampasas,...
by Jerald Kopp
Lone Star Solitary is a series chronicling my 2021 Texas whitetail season. From permission pieces to the family farm; from 5-acre parcels to sections spanning hundreds of acres. These are the free-range destinations where I love to chase whitetails – no game fences,...
by Jerald Kopp
Regardless of location, leaving the pavement for the woods is a great undertaking. The endeavor comes in many flavors, including backcountry big game hunts, primitive state park camping, and hunting camps. Whatever the case, overnight outdoor excursions come with the...
by Jerald Kopp
We all know that hunter numbers are down and the need to replenish them is crucial. There are many groups integral to the effort including females, kids, adults, and minorities. Admittedly, there is some overlap there. There is yet another pivotal group that...
