The Changing of the Colors
The color shift of the deciduous trees of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan represents many things to the people of the Midwest. There is the obvious transition from summer to fall with its characteristic shift to cool comfortable weather. This cool respite after the summer’s intense heat and humidity will give way to bonfires, plaid flannels, and the occasional cup of warm cider, or perhaps a glass of whiskey for those who enjoy the stronger stuff.
Morning Rituals: The Tree Stand
On this night, as I move up to the creek and into the clearing that edges it, I feel that familiar awareness build. The wind is mostly blocked in this corridor and the ambient noise has died down to a whisper. The moon is illuminating me at the edge of the trees. I turn west and point myself into the wind before setting off cautiously toward my stand. I move 80 yards west along the creek and I am about to turn into the woods to make the final move into the stand when I hear it. A snort wheeze cutting through the dark morning air.
Your First Western Hunt: Part 3
Committing to applying for game tags for western hunting can be daunting. There are so many things to consider! Cost, odds, opportunity, and location will all need to be considered. If you have been following this blog series, you will understand how I decided to apply for South Dakota’s Antelope and Whitetail Doe tags and you have probably decided on what you are looking to apply for. Follow along as I explain what I weighed through the application process as well as some pointers on things to key in on.
The Return Act Isn’t What We Think It Is
“The Return Act”…Perhaps you’ve heard of it?
This bill has been presented as a way to protect the American People’s 2nd Amendment Right but in reality it tears at the fabric of what it means to be an American, an outdoors person, and your right to enjoy the responsible ownership and use of these very things. Here is why.
Your First Western Hunt: Part I
It is critical to establish your hunting goals. I knew that I wanted to go out west and get hunting, but I hadn’t really considered why I wanted to do that. As I reflected on this, I arrived at an answer that I am sure you will have at least pondered on for a moment when posed with the same question. I wanted to challenge myself physically, mentally, and in the matters of woodsmanship, and adaptability. To test my skills and assess the very constitution.
Your First Western Hunt: Part 2
Alright, so you have sorted out that you want to hunt and ensured that you have the support of your family and friends to do it. What’s next? Deciding that you want to do something is often not the hard part. It’s hashing out the specifics to make sure you are getting the most out of your time and hard earned dollars. Let’s a take a look at what we think you should consider when you start to build the frame work for your first western hunt. I will explain what you can think about and how I assessed four key considerations to arrive at my target species and location.