May is a unique month for those of us that love spending time in the woods or on the water. Spring turkey season is still underway in much of Texas during the first half of the month, but spring …

The modern-day eastern turkey restocking program that began back in 1979 has been successful in some areas and somewhat of a bust in others. In earlier days, pen raised domestic birds were …

Looking back over the past couple of decades, those of us that hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle have seen many new products come on the market. I can name a few items that have made my …

This week let’s discuss a subject that directly affects all of us sooner or later — how to continue to enjoy our outdoor endeavors as we grow older. In my mid-70s I feel qualified to share …

Ask me in October what I love best about the outdoors and I will probably say that nothing compares to the preparation before archery whitetail season and then settling into that blind on opening day …

Our Seventh Annual Outdoor Ron-de-Voux took place at the Top Rail Cowboy Church in Greenville this past weekend and, as the saying goes, a good time was had by all. The idea for the event …

How about going on a pork procurement hunt with me in this week’s column? I’ve been a devout hog hunter for much of my adult life. My adrenaline begins to pump when I am setting over a corn …

It seems I am either making ready for my next outdoor adventure or unpacking and stowing my gear from the last outing. I imagine this is par for most folks that enjoy fishing, hunting, photographing …

I know that as a lifelong outdoors person that loves hunting and fishing, I’m lucky to also enjoy cooking the fruits of my outings. As a teenager, my uncle, who was a great camp cook, spent a lot …

The woods were just beginning to turn the pale shades of green that mark the early stages of spring. Elm and willows were beginning to bud and redbud trees were already showing their spring colors. …

Most folks that read my column, listen to my radio shows or watch my outdoor adventures on “A Sportsman’s Life” TV show probably know I absolutely love hunting wild hogs and enjoying the pork …

What constitutes a banner fishing trip? Catching fish must rank as one of the primary ingredients but also camaraderie with family and friends, possible the weather could play a part. Catching …

I honestly think the planning stage of an upcoming outdoor adventure is almost as much fun as the outing itself. A good case in point is a fishing trip I have planned later this week. When you …

The plan was pretty simple and straight forth. A group of close friends and I were all suffering from a case of cabin fever, locked inside you know after the recent blast of freezing rain, sleet and …

Like many of you I’m sure, I spent the earlier part of this week cooped up in the house thanks to that Alberta clipper that came roaring down and turned much of the country into a walk-in freezer. …

I’ve got a good buddy that traveled up to Minnesota spend a few days ice fishing for walleye and spearing northern pike — yes, spearing pike is a thing up north, using a multi-pronged spear that …

For many years, back in the day when I simply could not afford to drop my game off at a processor, I learned to do the processing at home. As a youngster, I watched my dad butcher hogs every winter …

Looking back over the past years, I have seen many changes in the way we hunt and fish. My friends often joke with me saying things like, “Luke, all you do is hunt and fish and talk about it on …

With the beginning of each year, I begin thinking about all the exciting things coming up in the outdoors. Muzzleloader deer season opens in a matter of days, and I have my CVA .50 caliber Optima all …

I love spending time in the fall and winter woods hunting deer and venison, when properly handled in the field and prepared for the table, is one of my favorite meats. This season has been a …