Hunting Genes and Deer Poop

My grandfather has a theory that hunting runs in the genes, and looking at the number of children and grandchildren of his that love hunting the same way he does it adds credibility to the theory, for sure.  I know I’m thankful that my dad and granddad frequently made an effort to get me outside [...]

Wolves and Hypocrites

Since their introduction into Idaho in 1995, wolves have certainly been a polarizing topic for Idahoans.  Hunters and ranchers tend to hate them, animal extremists love them.  It occurred to me recently during a conversation with a friend, that I might be part of a hypocritical group that is, I am certain, full of many [...]

Foul Weather Hunters

A couple of minor events this past week have provided fodder for my blog today.  First, I was watching a hunting video by the Huntin’ Fool Magazine people, and at the conclusion of a stone sheep hunt in the Northwest Territories, the hunter declared he was cold, wet, and miserable, but just experienced the time [...]

Life’s Lessons Learned While Boiling Deer Skulls

Sometimes I’m guilty of beginning new adventures without thinking about where the new path might eventually lead, and thus, at some point of no return I begin to realize that the adventure that seemed to be nothing short of glorious does, indeed, have some downside.  A couple weeks ago, I wrote about taking my wife [...]

Memories of a First Buck

I grew up immersed in a hunting culture.  Some of my earliest memories include waiting by the dining room window for the headlights from my dad’s pickup to flood the driveway after his annual week-long hunting trip.  Excitement filled my young mind as I would wait up well past my normal bedtime.  I loved that [...]

Crunch Time

I looked at the calendar this morning and laughed at the cute joke someone had played on me. They had rolled the calendar so that it read “August.” Seriously, how stupid do they think I…huh? What’s that? Oh, I see. So, as I was saying, archery season begins here in Idaho in 12 days. Got [...]

Antelope Appetizer

With antelope seasons fast approaching, I thought it would be appropriate that our new featured video is an antelope hunt in eastern Oregon.

Wounded Deer and Awkward Situations

I’m using only the first names to protect the not-so-innocent. Brad and Johnny were headed to their favorite duck hunting spot on the river when they caught movement on the side of the road. Brad slowed down and they saw a deer that had been hit by a vehicle. It’s back legs had been broken [...]

Comments are Working

Just wanted to inform everyone that comments are working again. I installed a new spam blocker and didn’t realize it goofed up the comment functionality of the site. That has been corrected. Thanks to those who let me know about the problem.

Fastest Trigger in the West

Thirteen years ago I hunted quite a bit with my brother, Benji.  This particular fall, I was elk hunting with him while my dad came along to help us find the critters. I really don’t remember much about that day, really, but I do remember the final 20 minutes of the day quite vividly. The [...]

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