Opinion

I rarely give hunting advice, and you know that I’m not a high tech guy when it comes to hunting or fishing. I don’t own a range finder or a computerized rifle scope, and I don’t use trail cameras or ozone scent machines.

PSALM 64:10 " The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in Him; and all the upright in heart shall glory."

PSALM 67:1,2,3 "God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us Selah. That thy way be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations.

Last Friday night I watched Jon Stewart's Political Comedy 'Irresistible’. The story is set in small-town Wisconsin. The community has recently suffered a devastating loss of their main employer.

MATTHEW 15:7-9 "Ye hypocrites, well did Esias prophecy of you saying, this people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and hounereth me with their lips: but their heart is far from me.

Today’s column is probably not going to be one of my better efforts as I’m not talking about hunting or fishing per se, but I am going to talk about unconditional love.

Week three of the 2020 racing season saw history made and more first-time winners this past Friday night at Wagner Speedway. With 17 features events over three weeks of racing, there have been 16 different winners.

MATTHEW 12:38-41 "Then certain of the Scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master we would see a sign from Thee.

The Census figures for Charles Mix County have improved since the article that the Wave printed on June 17th. As of Friday the 26th, Charles Mix County now shows that 40% of residents have completed the census. Lake Andes has had a major improvement from 9.3% to 27%.

Today’s column may be the most important I’ve ever written with regard to both issues. We hunters are facing a major crisis. Across the board, hunter numbers are dwindling. Our wildlife are at risk as hunters finance conservation. Our hunting is at risk as we become a small minority.