It’s a Sin to Kill a Mockingbird…Or Is It?
A turkey hunter encounters a mockingbird with an impressive vocabulary, imitating quail, bucks and hogs. But one sound sent the hunter running. After poring over a topographic map all winter, I finally drew my X on an out-of-the-way piece of public land. It was going...
Candid Cameron: A Weim Reunion
You never know what you’ll come across when out bird hunting with your Weimaraners. It’s a small world after all, and Cameron the Weim is in for a surprise. You are not going to believe this it’s-a-small-word tale, but here goes: I was born in north...
Candid Cameron: On Vacation
Cameron the Weimaraner celebrates his birthday on a relaxing hunting and fishing vacation and enjoys a special birthday meal just for him! Well, if you are reading my column this week, note I am on vacation. My plans are to retrieve some pigeons I’ll ask Mike to...
A Slice of Humble Fly
Humility helps us see beyond ourselves–and would improve the performance of some fly-shop employees.
A Captain’s Guide to Boat Names
When it comes to naming your boat, no one has the right to tell you what to emblazon on the stern. But trust me; from one Captain to another, there are a few names that you might want to avoid. Creating boat names is as tricky as naming a child. Name it after a real...
Candid Cameron: You’ve Got Mail
This week, Cameron the Weimaraner gives a special shout-out to his local UPS delivery woman, Anne, and the wonderful packages (and treats) she brings, especially around his birthday. I will be the first to admit it’s exciting to get mail and packages. When mail comes...
Candid Cameron: Plinking the Pigeons
This Weim Wednesday, Cameron reminds us that it is his job to find birds. That includes the “winged bridge troll” that is the pigeon. As I have noted in my previous writings in this column — I live to hunt. Unfortunately most bird hunting seasons are open...
Candid Cameron Goes Bar Hopping
Cameron the Weimaraner is perplexed by the “hooman” behavior displayed at bar crawls, but he still holds the title as Life of the Party. On a normal day, when the sun sinks, I quickly hop on the couch and spread out to relax. Mike sometimes has to sit in...