Scents of Love

Scents of Love

A scent can conjure up emotions and even specific memories. In the brain, smell is the closest to memory; in the heart, the closest to love. She meditated. She would not eat the venison I brought her. She worshiped some Hindu holy man whose name I wish I could forget....
Among the Grouse

Among the Grouse

There is a special magic to be found in hunting this majestic bird with grouse dogs and good friends through a joyous palette of autumn colors. I never intended for grouse hunting to become such a passion. Only now, after more than 40 years of joyously stumbling about...
High Altitude Elk and Low Light Hogs

High Altitude Elk and Low Light Hogs

This week on Sporting Classics with Chris Dorsey… It’s a high-altitude pursuit for the noble and majestic Rocky Mountain elk, and then a down-and-dirty hunt for feral hog. Chris Dorsey hunts elk in the western slope of Colorado in the rugged terrain...
Dove-Hunting Doodle

Dove-Hunting Doodle

If you’re looking for a family-loving, energetic, highly trainable pet that can also be helpful in the field, a Doodle may be right up your alley. These days, when we hear of the poodle breeds, we may imagine tall, slim, pampered pups with questionable...
Hawaii Cancels Lāna‘i Axis Deer Season 2021

Hawaii Cancels Lāna‘i Axis Deer Season 2021

The DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) regretfully announces the cancellation of the 2021 Lāna‘i Axis Deer season. DOFAW has determined that cancellation of the hunt is in the best interest of public safety. DOFAW is planning to implement a combination...
Like Moths to the Flame

Like Moths to the Flame

Whether you pitch a tent, sleep in a camper or rest in the luxury of a lodge, the evening fire is what draws us together. The ring of fire, the billowing smoke and dancing flames define the place where we gather every evening at hunt camp. Whether you pitch a tent,...
Traits of the Pheasant-Hunting Dog

Traits of the Pheasant-Hunting Dog

The relevant and meaningful question isn’t “Which breed is best for pheasants?” It’s “Which breed is right for me?” No upland gamebird engenders so much disagreement, disputation and plain, unvarnished discord as the ring-necked pheasant. Other gamebirds are rarely...
10 Classic Hunting and Fishing Cartoons

10 Classic Hunting and Fishing Cartoons

This collection of classic and all-too-relatable hunting and fishing cartoons is sure to hit the sportsman’s funny bone. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. This book is a collection of outdoor stories wrapped in the human condition. They were written with an eye...