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....
American hunters spend around $13 billion each year on hunting equipment and associated ancillary gear – Hard-earned dollars for items such as firearms, optics, bows, trail cameras, and other such equipment. Not only that, amid all the spending, hunters are also...
We’re well into March now and since February, antlers have been dropping in the fields and woodlots of North America. Though shed hunting has been a popular activity for quite some time, it’s gained a lot of popularity in recent years. For some, shed hunting is as...
Facebook. I’m not a big lurker but commonly come across anti-hunter commentary there – heck, some of it from old friends. I’m talking misinformed, non-sensical blabber about the wrongness of shooting animals. Some even proclaim hunting is cowardly. I guess you...
While visiting with a few friends, I recently met a guy. After a few minutes of small talk, he asked me, “so what keeps you busy?” I pondered the question and offered up my usual elevator statement about my work and family. When asked about what I did for fun, I...
If you have a sportsman in your life, you’re likely pondering an ideal holiday gift for them. Considering the varying types of hunting and outdoor activities dear to outdoorsmen and women, shopping for them can be a daunting task – particularly if you’re not one....