Michelle Turner Spring is associated with renewal and birth. I find it fitting that this spring I often find myself hitting the interstate for Columbia, Mo., to see my cousin’s new baby boy, Jackson. Each time I see him is a new experience as he grows and develops. As much as I enjoy our visits,…
A very excited Kyle Townley is flanked by his father, Steve, and girlfriend, Sarah, after their very successful Missouri turkey hunt. Steve Townley loves to hunt and fish. He always has. However, spring gobblers never interested him enough to get on his “Hit List.” A couple of years ago that all changed. Because of…
Young turkey hunters Connor Dietrich and his new friend, Carter Bailitz, did their jobs during youth turkey season. Harsh, terrible, brutal, frigid and miserable were just a few of the words said in the lodge at Shuhart Creek Whitetails on the opening morning of the Illinois Youth spring turkey season of 2022. The temp…
The evolution of the rifle from muzzleloader to today’s modern version is the most dramatic of all the firearms changes. Guns in America are not just a tradition but, for many, a way of life. The vast majority of us who own guns do so for a variety of reasons. Some are for self…
Sarah Stipanovic and Kyle Townley are proud to show off their double Missouri toms from their first date. I seldom… that is not true, I NEVER write love stories. However, today I am going to make an exception. I am going to share with you a story of two people who were born a half-a-world…
Mike Roux’s first gobbler on SOUTHERN CROSS property was taken with a KNIGHT muzzleloading shotgun. (Photo by Brad Harris) It has been my good fortune to have had the opportunity to hunt and fish in some incredibly special places in my outdoor career. I have also met and been associated with some really fine people…
Mike Roux with one that DID NOT get away. The afternoon was cloudy, but not too cold. Actually, for December it was really pretty nice. The peak of the rut had passed, but the bowhunting was still good. As always, I was hoping for some early evening movement. That is about the way most…
The Traveler’s Bob Brennecke answers your outdoors questions: QUESTION: “While going through some of my dad’s old hunting stuff, I came across a Herter’s catalog. I was wondering if anyone remembers these catalogs?” ANSWER: Oh, yes, I do remember those catalogs. When my dad got his catalog in the mail, my brother and I would…
