It fascinates me that while hunter numbers have declined, women are the fastest growing segment of hunting and shooting sports. It is clear that more women are taking to the field than ever before. Just look at your Cabela’s, Filson, Bass Pro and other catalogues. There are more pages for women’s …
As promised, the second article I wrote for Prairie Fire is available on their web page at http://www.prairiefirenewspaper.com/2010/08/the-north-american-model-of-conservation This article highlights the various eras of conservation in the United States and makes a troubling comparison as to the direction we are heading. I encourage any outdoor enthusiast to read it …
I am a hunter and angler. I treasure each day in the woods or on the water and I strive to give back to the sport…to conservation where I can. I was wondering the other day…hypothetically, if I were to be accused of being a conservationist, would I have lived …
Hershy and I have been MIA for a while as he is out fishing and it is been a busy week out of the office for me too. It has also been a busy week for the hunting and shooting sports industry. A few days ago, the Center for Biological Diversity, American …
Check out the recent edition of the Prairie Fire paper http://www.prairiefirenewspaper.com/2010/07/the-north-american-model-of-conservation. On page four, there is proof that any monkey can write (as is this blog). The article is a two part series I put together on the North American Model of Conservation. This is probably one of the greatest sources of pride …
According to Field & Stream, a judge in Minnesota has ruled that the clothing giant ALS is liable for false advertising! The smelly suit was brought forth by a few hunters that claimed their Scent-Lok clothing did not provide the type of 100% scent elimination as claimed. During the hearing, the …
That’s right! We are building several new shooting facilities for educational programming at Platte River State Park near Ashland. This has been an exciting endeavor and we should have the new facilities up and running by October of this year. The new facilities will consist of an outdoor archery range, …
For several years now, the debate over lead in the environment has raged on. The recent lead bans in California in 2007 have left thousands of hunters struggling to find new bullet materials from a market that is just beginning to develop non lead alternative bullets. The bans, a first …
I absolutely love Independence Day! Each year, I assist my neighbors in putting together a fishing program for young kids and families. This year was no exception and the kids had a great time. What is it about fishing that kids love so much? I think mom’s learned a great …
I had the opportunity a few days ago to help Dr. Scott Hygnstrom of the UNL Natural Resources College with an animal damage control workshop for professional goose damage control specialists. These are the folks helping to relieve goose pressure on golf courses, air ports, back yards, etc. We hosted a …
