Every now and then we come across oddities in nature, things that really make an animal stand out, either from its surroundings or from its siblings. Obvious abnormalities include albinos, rare colour morphs, or hybrid crosses (mule deer x whitetail deer come to mind). Less obvious traits include such things as non-typical antlers, or missing or deformed appendages. Some of these … [Read more...] about Strange Wild Things
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Migration = Gourmet Delight
As first light of day turns the eastern fall sky to hues of apple green and teal blue, the sounds of geese, cranes, and ducks begin to fill the air. Quiet at first, the sounds grow louder as more and more birds chime in on the “morning chorus”. Then as if watching a count-down timer to the new year, the birds lift off with a deafening roar like a rocket launch. Wave after wave of lesser … [Read more...] about Migration = Gourmet Delight
5 Ways to Prevent Blisters
Well, I'm happily home again after spending 8 days hunting elk in the mountains. My partner and I packed our gear and supplies on our backs in to the base camp. My feet fared better than last year! Still, the distance and weight led to some foot blisters that took away from my enjoyment of the hunt. Since I now have hard-won knowledge of blisters, here are a few pointers that may … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Prevent Blisters
Hot Weather and Your Hunting Dog
Last fall I had a real eye opener. We were hunting a field for pheasants in northern Montana - a field that we have hunted several times in the past. The day was windy and hot and the cover was very thick. My dog Radar, a 75lb black lab, had a big drink before we started the field. The pheasants were running and my dog was working hard to push them up. The first shot at a rooster … [Read more...] about Hot Weather and Your Hunting Dog
Bush Pies – The Perfect Camp Food
Bush pies have been a family favorite ever since I was a kid. Simple in design, “pie irons” allow you to make a toasted sandwich over a campfire by encapsulating the ingredients between two pieces of bread*. The variety of bush pie ingredients is only limited by the imagination, though we typically make some variation of a pizza bush pie as a main course and either pie filling or … [Read more...] about Bush Pies – The Perfect Camp Food
We Belong Outdoors
Being outdoors makes me feel alive! The irony of outdoor blogging is that one ends up behind a computer, carefully crafting words for people who are interested in outdoor pursuits, who in turn are sitting at their computers reading these posts. To mediate this, although I am sitting at a computer writing this post, a wireless internet connection and a laptop allow me to write in my … [Read more...] about We Belong Outdoors