Vermont’s Hidden Gem: Dan Morgan, Gunsmith
I first heard of Vermont’s hidden Gem, Dan Morgan, twelve years ago at Dave Tilden’s venue when the beavertail forend on my Philadelphia Fox BE suddenly became loose. A gunner finds many opportunities to hunt and shoot in Vermont. Waterfowlers gun both sides of the...
Eagles, Bears and Kings on the Alagnak River
In Alaskan backcountry on the Alagnak River, the myth of wilderness in the form of a fierce, wild, strong King Salmon is just a cast away. Alaska. The Alagnak River. July. As from my boat I watched eagles, ospreys and bears hunt along the river, I realized that man...
A Friendly Game of Five Stand Shooting
For the New Hampshire faithful, there’s nothing like a round of five-stand to liven up a summer.
A Goose Hunt for Harley
Hunting and shooting Canada geese is fun, but watching a very fine dog ‘put the finishing touches’ on our downed geese was just plain joyful.
The Cruelest Month
Despite the viciousness of New England’s winter, there are occasionally days when trap and skeet shooters can burn some serious powder at the range.
Gertrude the Mason Brant Decoy
Born in a small shop behind William Mason’s home, Gertrude the decoy would live a life most fulfilling. Here are a few of the many stories she has to tell. Hello, my name is Gertrude. I was named after Bob’s Aunt Gertrude Reade, a woman with a special gleam in her...
The Etching
Great sporting art captures the memories you’ve made in the field.
Ruffed Grouse Covert
Once upon a time Bob Sohrweide had a ruffed grouse cover. He’d had other covers before and since but this one was his best. Bob found it in his eighth grade Latin class. Let me tell you… As Bob walked into his classroom, he overheard Robbie Trotta finishing a story to...