A Record Twice Lost
For ten minutes I held my 8x binoculars on it; then it moved. Like magic the tremendous outline of a big ram’s head came into focus, and I almost choked on a mouthful of cold bannock at the size of it.
A Forest Chase
The following narrative is excerpted from Hunting Adventures in the Northern Wilds, A Tramp in the Chateaugay Woods, Over Hills, Lakes and Forest Streams, by S. H. Hammond, published in 1856. As the author travels into the back country wilderness of northern New York...
Sanctuary Ranch: The Deer of Your Dreams
“Change” is the operative word at Sanctuary Ranch these days. Under construction is a 11,000-square-foot lodge that will provide luxury private bungalows, in lodge suites and a state-of-the-art culinary experience. A new fleet of ORVs are available for every hunter....
Canine Myths and Misconceptions
I used to think that everyone who’s ever owned a dog considers him- or herself an expert on canine behavior. Upon further review, however, I’ve amended that opinion. I now think that everyone who’s ever been around a dog considers him- or herself an expert on canine...
Mollygrubs and the Attack Rabbit
The sporting side of the Messer household boasted, to the eternal vexation of the perpetual busybody who insisted on dubbing herself “Caring Karen,” ownership of a veritable bevy of hunting dogs. There were pointers for dealing with quail, a Lab to handle retrieving...
Escape From A Hell Hole
Finding a big billy wasn’t difficult, but getting his trophy out of the mountain wilderness would become the most perilous struggle of his life.
Springtime at Brays Island
SPONSORED CONTENT It is springtime at Brays Island. Turkey hunting is in full swing, the redfish are biting, cobia season is just around the corner, and the weather is perfect for a day on the sporting clays course, golf course, or equestrian trail. Owning property at...
Buffalo Hunting in Northern Tanzania
In the weeks leading up to our safari, Reid Freeman insisted that on this, his first, he’d go slow on buffalo, wait until he’d gotten a feel for them, maybe stalk a few with me and see how it all worked, maybe not hunt them at all. That sensible plan worked for about...