Hunting Posts

The Horns of Lord Derby

He stood alone in the orange light, a giant eland bull with horns like spiraled smoke.
The shot was perfect — a hundred and fifty yards, broadside, steady wind.
But something in his eyes stopped me.

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Dawn on the First Day

Early morning sunlight warms the open field as hunters take their positions, ready for the first flight of doves of the season.

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Honoring the Legend: Jim Corbett at 150

150 years after his birth, Jim Corbett remains a towering figure — not just as a legendary hunter of man-eating leopards and tigers, but as a conservationist, storyteller, and bridge between man and wilderness. In this tribute, we explore the life, legacy, and enduring lessons of the man who walked softly through India’s jungles and into the pages of history.

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Thoughts of Hunting at the Temple Site

It is midday, and the heat is sweltering, yet there is a certain comfort in meeting it. I am the sole visitor here today, the only person, save for the security guard posted at the front gates, to experience this ancient place in the stillness of the hour. The marshlands of south-eastern Attica stretch around the site,…

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Hunting A Harvest Moon

Under the soft glow of the harvest moon, young Jody pulled on his worn boots and headed into the cool autumn night. The quiet hum of crickets and the rustle of the cornfields kept him company as he roamed the fields, making the most of the moonlit hours before sunrise brought another day of hard work on the farm.

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North Carolina Fossil Hunting

Learn how a husband-and-wife team conquered lockdown boredom by turning to the great outdoors. From camping and fishing to hunting and, eventually, fossil hunting for shark teeth. Discover how they transformed monotony into unforgettable adventures, forging lasting memories together.

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The Greatest Trophy in the History of Man

In the harsh wilderness of the ancient world, early humans faced the daunting challenge of hunting the mighty mammoth. Armed with primitive tools and fierce determination, they embarked on perilous journeys to secure food and survival. Their quest for the mammoth, a towering behemoth of the Ice Age, tested their strength, ingenuity, and courage against the unforgiving forces of nature.

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Turkey Hunt 2023

In the 1950’s the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission began relocating wild turkeys to North Carolina to restock the wild population that was on the decline due to a change in logging and agricultural practices. The program initiated by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission saw a jump in numbers of turkeys

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Arizona Dry Ground Mountain Lion Hunt

I recently was able to hunt with Logan Anderson of Seven Anchor Outfitters, in Kirkland, AZ. This part of the country and this type of hunting were both a new experience for me. I have always wanted to be able to hunt Mountain Lion, but was never able to afford to go on a traditional snow based hunt up north.

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Antlers I Have Found

There’s a certain mystique surrounding antlers that transcends the realm of hunting. It’s not uncommon to find articles in home decor magazines and interior design blogs suggesting creative ways to incorporate these natural artifacts into interior spaces, moving beyond the traditional deer head mounted above the fireplace. Each discarded antler carries with it a tale waiting to be discovered.

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