Hunters’ Adventures: Our Reason for Being
For the true hunter, the adventure never ends. Instead, it permeates our lives and becomes a reason for being. Montana’s big game opener just came and went. I spent the day working through miles of good country and didn’t see an antler, not even a...
Eastern Panther – Myth, Ghost, Legend
The Lowcountry panther entered my dreams and my life. Haunting me when I slept, quickening my pulse and step when I was alone in the swamps come sundown. Daytimes, the Old Man looked off into middle distance. Nights, he gazed deep into campfire flames. He held us...
Ben Lilly The Last Mountain Man
After the honorable David Crockett of Tennessee, Ben Lilly was said to be the greatest bear hunter in American history. He reputedly killed more bears with a knife in hand-to-hand combat than Ol’ Davy ever attempted to “grin” down. In truth, Ben Lilly no doubt killed...
Panther: The Comeback Cat
“If called by a panther, don’t anther,” said Ogden Nash, and wildlife professionals are heeding his advice…for better or worse. Randolph County, Missouri. Farm country. November 2012. 2:00 a.m. A no-nonsense, kick-ass, bread baking, stew...
How to Avoid a Cougar Attack
Be prepared for cougar encounters.
When to Report a Wildlife Sighting
Animal sightings in Utah have increased, but in what scenarios do these encounters need to be reported to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources? Utah’s growing population and expanding developments have increased the number of wildlife encounters across the state...
10 Ways To Be A Better Cougar Hunter
According to Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Oregon’s population of about 6,000 cougars occupies a wide variety of habitat across the state, offering a year-round, readily-accessible hunting opportunity. Their nocturnal habits and stealthy character make...