On a quiet stretch of land known as Camp Island, 1,382 acres of ancestral ground have been returned to the hands of the Lumbee Tribe, reconnecting a people to the wild lands they’ve known for generations.

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,…

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.

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.

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.