Tag Archives: Traditional Woodsman

Old Lady Gray’s Student

A weak gobble drew hopeful glances. A dozen moccasin steps later, my wife thought she heard a second utterance; older ears failed to discern the joyous sound. Regardless, the tom was well off to the west; somewhere out in the … Continue reading

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“Recording the Memories”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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An Unfortunate Disaster

Anticipation danced about the glade. The still-hunt progressed tree to tree, bush to bush. Trail-worn buffalo hide moccasins depressed damp, winter-weathered oak leaves. Not too distant, a blue jay paid little mind. Autumn olive branches, bedecked with mouse-ear-sized greenery tugged … Continue reading

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“Watching a Black Squirrel”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Crafting a Split Pouch

The split pouch project has been added to the “How-to” pages. Again, the introduction page gives the background and considerations that went into the design of this particular split pouch. The style is simple and utilitarian. The number of existing … Continue reading

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“Loading for Red Quail”

“Snapshot Saturday”

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Thoughts on “Artificial Aging”

This week’s blog post comes in the form of an addition to “The Basics” section of the web site, and is entitled “A Progression of Age and Use.” As sometimes happens, a simple essay veers in an unexpected direction. In … Continue reading

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Calm and Refreshed

Thirty two Sandhill cranes winged overhead. Each day the groupings grew bigger, and the chortling and gurgling increased. The cranes spent more time in the air and less in the fields, presenting a clear sign winter was not far off. … Continue reading

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