The Blood Horse
Though Chinese ceramics of 3500 BC depict horses both harnessed and ridden, the archaeological agreement is that the horse was first domesticated in Asiatic Russia around 3,000 BC. The wild horse of Mongolia, or Przewalski's horse, as it was named in 1881 by the...
The Traveling Knight
Sir Henry Seton-Karr dreamed of hunting America, later using a .500 double to take many of its game animals.
A Hunting Song
“Give me a dog that is keen of scent, and a gun that is tried and true . . .”
Island Getaway
Bunny gunning on Nantucket amid the homes of the rich and famous.
Fall at Brays Island
Fall at Brays Island brings with it the much anticipated scene of crisp mornings, rock steady pointers and eager cockers culminating in a burst of bobwhites in every direction. With 3,500 acres of quail courses and woodlands, Brays is every upland bird hunter's dream...
A Bear for the Ages
“George is here with us in spirit, and I have a feeling that everything is going to work out. In truth, I think it’s going to be magical.”
Randall McKissick – Lasting Impressions
To elicit thoughtful reflection ... to trigger an emotional response, these are the things McKissick seeks in his art. Of course you can't always tell a book by its cover — nor a painter by his paintings. Take Randall McKissick, for example. With just a casual glance,...
A Man-Killing Bear and Revenge
Almost every trapper past middle age who has spent his life in the wilderness has stories to tell about exceptionally savage bears. One of these stories was told in my ranch house one evening by an old mountain hunter, clad in fur cap, buckskin hunting shirt, and...
Dog Names
Well, there are now lists for everything — including popular dog names. I was surfing the web and looking for more stuff to order when a list popped up — the Most Popular Dog Names. I had to look — and could not find Cameron anywhere. Who made this list? On the list I...
Michael Sieve – Hunter’s Eyes Artist’s Hands
"I decided awhile back that I wouldn't paint any animal unless I'd seen it first.” It's a dangerous trap to fall into, but I'd formed quite a few impressions about Michael Sieve through his paintings long before I ever met him. You hear public figures complaining...