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There were always cookies at Grandma’s house. I remember dunking a fresh sugar cookie into a steaming cup of coffee long before most parents let their children anywhere near that amount of caffeine.
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Because I have reached a point in my hunting life where antlers have become of secondary importance, a quality hunt at an affordable price is more important to me. Cow elk hunts meet that criteria as they run a fraction of the price of a bull elk hunt, licenses are readily attainable at a reasonable price, the challenge is comparable, and the meat is superior. In recent years I have drawn three Wyoming cow elk tags on my first attempts without preference points.
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With the SD pheasant season running through January 31st, 2022, my thoughts on those guys/ gals who block at the end of fields is still relevant. As these folks tend to be the seniors in the hunting party, it is especially important to me.
Read moreThe original plan was to apply for a 2.5 million dollar grant (tax payer money) to build a trail from Platte to Ravinia, about 30 miles. This plan was not approved by the state railroad board at two different meetings. Rails to Trails needs state approval to apply for a grant.
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If I were to offer one piece of advice that I thought was more important than any other, I would tell you not to assume that a shot was missed – even If the target ran off and appeared to be unharmed. In my reasonably long life as a hunter, I’ve had reminders of this along the way.
Read moreTo the residents of Bon Homme County,
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On September 7, 2021, 62 yearold Ken Stach of rural Letcher arrowed a 6 X 6 bull elk in southwest Colorado on public land. What makes his achievement even more impressive was the fact that he was self-guided, and his tag was purchased over-the-counter without preference points.
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A woman had been feeling short of breath for several weeks. Physical activities which had previously been easy for her were becoming a chore. In fact, simply laying down resulted in difficulty breathing. She had gained some weight and her legs were swollen.
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