An Embarrassment of Opportunities
It took a trip to Germany and a conversation with a man who’s hunted all over the world to make me realize just how blessed I am to be a sportsman in Oklahoma. Continue reading An Embarrassment of Opportunities
Category: Small Game
It’s a Sin to Kill a Mockingbird . . . Or Is It?
It was the last call he made that made me turn and run for the safety of civilization. Continue reading It’s a Sin to Kill a Mockingbird . . . Or Is It?
Banking Fire
That which once was wild within me is increasingly becoming domesticated. Continue reading Banking Fire
“The Old Girl Had a Good Run.”
“That boat would sink with all the memories I had in it.” Continue reading “The Old Girl Had a Good Run.”
That Dog’ll Hunt
I’ve known men to agonize more over naming a bird dog than naming their own children. Continue reading That Dog’ll Hunt
Where The Wind Blows
It’s the wind that we outdoorsmen well and truly despise. Continue reading Where The Wind Blows
Birthright
I was given a gift given in celebration of my birth, but it wasn’t until the spring of my 44th year, this year, that I finally claimed it. Continue reading Birthright
What’s in a Memory?
Like many hunters, I depend on the successes of spring to get me through summer. The memory of a dewy April morning often eases the misery of a scorching August afternoon. Continue reading What’s in a Memory?
Altar Call
The hens were still gossiping and the gobblers were still boasting when I stepped up to the pulpit, but they quieted quickly when I cleared my throat. Continue reading Altar Call
Wild Turkey Jamboree
My first fleeting glimpse of a wild turkey had paralyzed me. Lord help me if I ever saw one up close. Continue reading Wild Turkey Jamboree
Wright Outdoors 