Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Gilliland, Steve

Skunks I have met

I haven’t trapped much for a couple years now, mainly because of the lack of fur buyers within driving distance, and the fact that...

Firewood Follies

I used this column once a few years ago, but as fall closes in on us, and I can almost smell the comforting scent...

Wacky Warnings

Somewhere on my lengthy list of unanswered questions is the query that asks “Just how far will we go to protect ourselves from ourselves?”...

A Fair Assumption

My annual day spent helping at the Kansas Fur Harvesters booth at the Kansas State Fair, showed me once again that there are great...

The Great Coon’ Bait Caper

When it comes to eating habits, raccoons are a lot like teenage boys; they’ll eat anything that smells good, and a lot of things...

New Wildlife Regulations Taking Effect September 12

Here are several changes / updates to hunting and fishing regulations that will take effect September 12, 2025. Expanded Senior License Options and Longer Coyote...

The Case of the Missing Propeller

Do you ever contemplate the things you’ve done that leave you wondering why you weren’t killed doing them? One such incident always comes to...

Are you an Old Fisherman…Take the Test

Well, yet another birthday has come-and-gone. It seems that since I’ve turned 70, my “check engine light” has come on and refuses to go...