Laramie Lion
February 13, 2021
A final push through low-hanging branches provided us access into a glade that contained the baying hounds and the distant shape of the first Mountain
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Online Articles and Stories - North American Hunting
Another Day Smelling Gunpowder
March 1, 2020
If you’re going to mess with Frances Arnold, don’t do it when she has a Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in her hands – especially if
A Non-Hunter’s View of the Dallas Safari Club Convention
January 20, 2020
Frances’ and my last article/video from the 2020 Dallas Safari Club Convention appeared last night. This one is a look through Frances’ [non-hunter] eyes at
The Greatness of Gun Dogs: A Georgia Quail Hunt at Dorchester Shooting Preserve
March 28, 2020
The article from my time at the Dorchester Shooting Preserve appeared on the TruthAboutGuns.com. You guys should check out Dorchester if you like to hunt
Hog Bonanza on the Ocmulgee – Part 1
October 5, 2019
It really should have been a failure, my first-ever attempt at hunting feral hogs. But, here I was standing next to the 100-pound boar that
Hog Bonanza on the Ocmulgee – Part 2
October 12, 2019
It was nearing sunset when I happened to glance to my right. What I saw made my heart jump; at the end of the trail
Plenty of Pronghorn – Part 1
September 4, 2019
Fifty years ago, Jack O’Connor published a story in Outdoor Life magazine in which he recounted a tale of overconfidence, bad weather and missed opportunities.
Plenty of Pronghorn – Part 2
September 11, 2019
The first morning of our hunt dawned crisp and clear, and with the pit-of-the-stomach excitement that feels at once so good and yet so worrying.
Plenty of Pronghorn – Part 3
September 22, 2019
For the first two installments of this hunt see Part 1 and Part 2 This time rather than heading to the next ridge, Mike suggested
In the Company of Artists – Chapter 1
August 7, 2019
They gave fair warning. In fact, it seemed that they exchanged a look, shrugged their shoulders and then looked back as if to say, “Please
In the Company of Artists – Chapter 2
August 14, 2019
Josie and Jessie, much to their dismay, were placed into their enclosure while Jacob suited up as the backer and Colby prepared to act as
In the Company of Artists – The Final Chapter
August 21, 2019
While Colby and Jacob again swapped equipment, I acquainted myself with one of the leaders of the next stage of our hunt, an 11-month-old “Rockstar”
Online Articles and Stories - African Hunting
“Jambo Says He Just Has One Horn”
February 6, 2021
It started out as such a wonderful day. Bright azure sky, light breeze, and, best of all, we were traveling back into the mountains that
Job Failure
July 17, 2019
You had one job, just one job!” hissed Arnold. I suspect I looked a bit embarrassed, but apparently not enough for my young PH’s taste,
Duiker Love Whistle
August 9, 2019
On a recent Safari to South Africa’s Eastern Cape, I was introduced to a hunting technique reflecting an unusual skill of my Blaauwkrantz Safaris PH,
Online Articles and Stories - Reminiscences
Mama’s Cat
January 29, 2021
I couldn’t believe it. I had a bobcat, a predator trophy I never expected. It was so much more of a success than 10 coyotes
Breaking the Drought – Part 1
January 31, 2020
My eyes popped open as the yearling’s bleat made its way through my sleep-deprived brain. He let out another mewing cry as I slowly lifted
Breaking the Drought – Part 2
February 6, 2020
While I settled gently back into my chair, I checked my watch; it was eleven thirty. I was now convinced of my failure in this
Treestand Affection – Settling In
November 7, 2019
Though NOT the treestand from the Author’s childhood hunt, this reflects the architecture of his first ‘Aerie’ (15 Photos That Display the Mystery Behind Old
Treestand Affection – A Miracle Happens
November 14, 2019
The low point of my thoughts coincided with 1) an elevated wind strength and 2) the appearance of the young buck. On previous hunts, I
Freezing for Fun, Part 1
October 28, 2019
As we pulled out of the driveway in Lubbock, Texas, the ice pellets started rattling off the windshield of the station wagon and the north
Freezing for Fun, The Reward
November 3, 2019
Author (Far left) and Robert Baker (Far right) with two of his Golden Retrievers, flank two other students in front of that day’s game Even
Dove Tales – Part 1
October 14, 2019
In my mind dove season in West Texas is a September sport. It could involve some cool evenings, but more often than not I sweated
Dove Tales – Part 2
October 20, 2019
As typical of the hunts that went on at this favorite site, I remember one that occurred when I was eight years old. We chose
My Dad’s Elk – The Dream Begins
September 25, 2019
My Dad was no saint. He could (and often did) swear like a sailor. He had a temper that was scary to behold. And he
My Dad’s Elk – The Hunt is On
October 2, 2019
Our first hunting day provided the type for the remainder of our hunt: woken before dawn as a guide lit the lantern and stove in
My Dad’s Elk – Our Dream Achieved
October 9, 2019
For the first two installments of this hunt see The Dream Begins and The Hunt is On If what we experienced for the next hour
Squirrel Rain
September 30, 2019
As I considered the soggy dawn, I reminded myself that the rain was melting the ice. My morning had not begun well. I took an
The Quail – Chapter 1
September 7, 2019
He bent double and pushed down the next to the bottom strand of barbed-wire. As he did so, he used his free hand to lift
The Quail – Chapter 2
September 14, 2019
His next five steps brought him to a brush pile made up mostly of mesquite and willow branches. For old times’ sake, he rested one
Communication Skills of a Guide – Part 1
July 28, 2019
Larry’s grin widened as he reviewed the facts about the “Bear Crick Montana Testicle Festival”. “Yeah, it’s really just an excuse for a drunk,
Communication Skills of a Guide – Part 2
August 2, 2019
Guides are always sensitive to their hunter’s feelings. The best Guides, like Tim and Larry, always aim to build up the hunter’s self esteem
Dreams of Small Boys
August 31, 2019
Growing up reading the wonderful books on hunting in Africa, I dreamed of shooting an ‘elephant rifle’. Thanks to the wonderful folks at Verney-Carron, Blaser
A Brother’s Suggestion, a Family’s Orders
December 31, 2019
“Let’s go hunting.” It was as simple, and complex, as that. My brother, Randy, and I had been chatting on the phone. I think he
Doves 1 : Hunters 0
September 9, 2019
Though we saw our quarry in the distance, today the Mourning Doves were victorious. But, then again, we hunters won by just being in the
Inside Box #1
July 16, 2019
A boyhood dream, generated by exposure to the books of Taylor, Ruark, Roosevelt and Hunter, was to go on an African Safari. This dream was
And, they’re up…to stay!!!
July 25, 2019
I thought it might be interesting and useful to focus on the installation of only one of my trophies from the South African Safari, plus
A Brother’s Suggestion, a Family’s Orders
December 31, 2019
“Let’s go hunting.” It was as simple, and complex, as that. My brother, Randy, and I had been chatting on the phone. I think he
Doves 1 : Hunters 0
September 9, 2019
Though we saw our quarry in the distance, today the Mourning Doves were victorious. But, then again, we hunters won by just being in the
Published Articles - Print Magazines
- THE WILDEST OF DREAMS – Hunting my First Leopard in Kaokoland. 2021. Sports Afield.
- Hunting and Conservation in Africa During a Pandemic: A Conversation with Namibian Outfitter Jamy Traut. 2021. Hunter’s Horn, Spring, pp. 000-000.
- Was it a Unihorn? 2020. African Hunting Gazette, Volume 26(2), pp. 70-71, 73-77.
- Mark Haldane: Professional Hunter and Conservationist. 2020. Hunter’s Horn, Fall, pp. 78-83.
- Steady as she goes – the Stukeys Shooting Bench. 2020. Australian Hunter, Volume 74, pp. 73-75.
- Ivan Carter: Conservation is not Theoretical. 2020. Hunter’s Horn, Summer, pp. 22-25
- A Day Well Spent. 2020. Hunter’s Horn, Spring, pp. 62-65.
- My Dad’s Elk. American Outdoorsman. Fall 2019, Cover and pp. 6-12.
- The Strangest Client. 2019. Africa’s Sportsman Magazine, July/August/September 98-101.
- Small Sizes Count! 2019. African Hunting Gazette, Volume 24(4), pp. 72-73, 75-77, 79.
- Leica Moment. 2019. Africa’s Sportsman Magazine, April/May/June, p. 68.
- Posting Isn’t Just for Mail. 2019. Australian Hunter. Volume 68, pg. 62.
- Laramie Lion. 2019. American Outdoorsman. Winter Issue pp. 68-70, 72-77.
- Blaser R8 .300 Winchester Magnum – Preppin’ for a Safari! 2019. American Outdoorsman, Summer, pp. 28-31.
- Whitetail Medicine. 2019. North American Deer Hunter, Summer, pp. 28-30.
- Goose Down. 2019. American Outdoorsman, Summer Issue, Cover and pp. 54-56.
- A Father’s Gift. 2018. African Hunting Gazette. Volume 24(2), pp. 82-84, 87.
- Wolves, Heat…and Trophy Bulls. 2006. North American Hunting Club.
- Spring Bear in the Selway. 2001. Safari Magazine. November/December, pg 62.
To Appear Soon
- From Field to Wall – Endgame. Africa’s Sportsman Magazine.
- Hog Bonanza on the Ocmulgee. Australian Hunter.
- A Deep South Hunt. Australian Hunter.
- Way Too Big! Hunter’s Horn.
- Rooihartbees in the Wind. African Hunting Gazette.
- Embracing My Inner Idiot. African Hunting Gazette.
- Gold Level Impala? Hunter’s Horn.