Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Gilliland, Steve

Happy Fiftieth Anniversary, Deer Season

Having grown up in Ohio, a state seemingly filled with deer in every nook and cranny, I always took for granted that deer and...

The Falconer’s Apprentices

The pile of trash and junk contained remnants of what had once been the vulture nursery I’ve written about before plus a couple old...

Then there was Bob

We had stopped at the Atrium Hotel in Hutchinson where the North American Falconry Association (NAFA) national field meet was in full swing. We...

The Cat in the Trap

One of Dr Suess’ best stories is “The Cat in the Hat.” I have my own version of that story, so set back and...

Survival of the Fastest

A while back I wrote about the influx of hawks into Kansas this time of year. I told about watching hawks following combines through...

Getting Permission should be your Mission

One particular landowner who has allowed me to trap for several years always asks me where on his land I will be trapping, and...

By the Light of the Rutting Moon

Given the time of the year and the fact that I just traded for a much nicer pickup, I can’t help but think about...

Can you smell me know?

Besides whether or not Donald Trump’s hair is real, I know of no other topic that provokes more discussion amongst outdoorsmen than the subject...