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Two Thumbs Up for Natural Wadding

Black powder tumbled to the breech. Tamara tapped the brass measure against the muzzle of her chiefs-grade trade gun, the “Silver Cross,” as she always does, making sure every last granule of her modest turkey load made it down the … Continue reading

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Take a Look!

Back in late May, Tami and I were guests on the set of James Townsend and Son’s YouTube Channel. Jonathan and his crew were gracious hosts, and he is as easy going as he appears in the videos. At the … Continue reading

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“The Scottish Gorget”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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A Witness to History

Elk moccasins left shallow prints in the sandy soil. Beyond the once majestic oak’s spear-like stump, a long-bearded tom turkey watched three hens peck their way to the east. The farthest hen perked up first, then the other two and … Continue reading

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The Sanctity of a Warm Homestead

A yellow birch tree popped. The bang rattled through the frigid bottomland like a hostile rifle shot. A blue jay started to scream a warning, but quit after the first penetrating “Jay!” It flitted to the top of a nearby … Continue reading

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“A Warm October Afternoon”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Msko-waagosh Waited in Ambush…

Oak leaves sprouted a few days ago. The maple and wild cherry trees are well ahead, almost complete. The lone shag-bark hickory to the north sports leaves the size and shape of a half-grown cottontail rabbit’s ears. Ahead and to … Continue reading

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“A Fine 9-Point Buck”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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