V2N4 June/July 14
Puppies need to see, touch, hear, and smell everything, with their safety paramount, of course. Indoor games become outdoor games. Beanie Babies lead to bumpers and eventually birds. As our puppies ma...
Filed In: Culture, Experience, The Sporting Life, Travel
In 2013, Wynfield Plantation reopened its doors to hunters, after the quail venue was closed to the public in 2009. The closure of Wynfield had been gloomy news for many......
Filed In: Chef + Plate, Food, Personalities, Restaurant, Toasting the Hunt
All food is fantastic,” says culinary guru Kent Rathbun of the Dallas, Texas, area. We caught up with him in April as he prepared lunch at the Masters Golf Tournament......
Filed In: Craft, Gun, Handmade, Shoot, The Sporting Life
“Absolutely stunning.” That was all my friend could say, and the fact that he was so impressed really impressed me. We were standing together, leaning over a sturdy oak table.......
Filed In: Culture, Gun, History, International, The Sporting Life
The history of World War II is filled with dates whose importance is lost on us today. Tuesday, April 3, 1945, is one such date. Early that morning, the XII......
Filed In: Culture, Drink, Experience, Toasting the Hunt, Vineyard, Wine, Winery
There are many facets to a great hunt, but good company always rates high. Storytelling among hunters is paramount. We all have entertaining stories and experiences to share. For husband......
Filed In: Bourbon, Drink, Toasting to the Hunt
Rye whiskey’s roots run deep in our great land. Throughout the 1600s and 1700s, settlers found that rye could not only grow anywhere but it also thrived in the Northeast’s......
Filed In: Culture, hunting, Memories, On the Hunt, Personalities, The Sporting Life
The last Friday of September, after weeks of preparation and packing, the Burb and the late-1960s vintage and timeworn Bell travel trailer known as the Road Abode were ready for......
Filed In: Dog, Experience, On the Hunt, Stories, The Sporting Life
At the top of the field, a farmer was baling his final cut of hay for the season. The sweet smell of cut and drying hay filled the hot, humid......
Filed In: Dog, Sporting, The Sporting Life
Ever had a dog that would not retrieve? Let me tell you what a problem that is if you’re hunting quail in the South. Here’s why: a quail is hard......
