Tag Archives: Mountain Man

Was it significant enough?

Three hen turkeys walked north. Frost-covered leaves crackled with each footfall. The last bird, the largest, sounded like a white-tailed deer half-sneaking across the flat at the base of the hill, twenty-five paces distant. Brilliant spears of sunlight darted over … Continue reading

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“A Triple-Beard Tom”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Minding the Island Trail”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“His Majesty”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Portage Collar Bedroll “How-To” Added

Every so often someone asks how I bind my bedroll with the leather portage collar. “Roll the blanket and tie it,” seems like the logical answer. But over the years I have experienced many failures of tying methods that I … Continue reading

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“Campfire Revelry”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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“Seeking Bison”

“Snapshot Saturday”    

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“Following Fresh Rabbit Tracks”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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