Archery season is open and I haven’t screwed the broadheads on my arrows yet. This is strange, to say the least. The excitement of the first day of deer season has surpassed that of Christmas…
The Mississippi River is an intimidating body of water. It’s called the Mighty Mississippi for a reason. When you stand on the bank, looking at the water rolling by, you can see how fast it’s…
Trail cameras have changed the way we hunt. Less than a decade ago, hunting consisted of hanging stands based on sign and hoping a buck would wander by. Now trail cameras capture pictures of elusive…
In 1943, Aldo Leopold said game management is easy, it’s human management that’s difficult. Understanding that there are significant differences in white-tailed deer management desires is key to the success of this summit. Trophy hunters…
The Mourning Dove is Missouri’s most popular migratory game bird species. Their population, both nationwide and in Missouri, is stable with no evidence of a serious change in abundance. The United States Fish and Wildlife…
The Pony Express was the most prominent source for delivering news and mail between the east and west until the implementation of the transcontinental telegraph in October of 1861. The approximately 1,900-mile delivery route from St.…
Rudi Roeslein is the epitome of the American Dream. He was 7-years old when his family immigrated from Austria to the United States. His possessions fit in the backpack he was carrying. Today, Roeslein is…
It took five years and millions of dollars to settle an argument that should have never happened. But the buck has stopped at the Missouri Supreme Court, who on July 3 unanimously ruled that all…
There are quite a few fulltime professional fishing guides operating in Missouri on many of the larger and more popular bodies of water. Guides cater to all kinds of clients. They work with people who…
The Fourth of July is about celebrating freedom. This year, I experienced a level few enjoy in these modern times. Over the course of three days and two nights, my cousin, Derek Butler, and I…