I have been hunting/shooting predators, mostly coyotes, for decades. I say it that way because most of the coyotes I shoot are shots of opportunity. I only actually hunt coyotes once or twice each winter. That has changed. Hopefully the information I am about to share will change that for you, as well….
By Matt Ankney Big Thompson Canyon, located between Loveland and Estes Park, Colo., is a premier summertime destination attracting visitors from all over the world. Thousands of eager anglers seeking a unique Rocky Mountain outdoor experience descend into the rugged canyon each week in chest-high insulated waders to fly-fish the invigorating crystal clear mountain stream. …
Perhaps the most important thing to remember about a stream is that, here in southwest Missouri, we all live near one. That means we all play a part in either making it better or worse for all the creatures that live in and around a stream – including we humans. The more each of us…
In Schoolcraft’s 1819 account, A View of the Lead Mines of Missouri, he wrote, “On the immediate banks of James River are situated some valuable lead mines, which have been known to the Osage Indians and to some White River hunters, for many years.” The young New York explorer repeatedly expressed astonishment at the clarity…
On July 20, 1969, man walked on the moon. The old time Ozarkers in the 19th and early 20th century wouldn’t have even imagined such a thing would ever be possible. To them, the moon was not only physically out of reach, but also spiritually, I’d say. The moon was still veiled in mystery and superstition…
I have known Ed Franko for a handful of years now. He is the top fishing guide on Lake of the Ozarks. I have fished with him there several times. Ed is also an expert at fishing below Bagnell Dam, in the Osage River. The first time Ed took me on the river I…
Last February, we began hearing strange sounds coming outside the bedroom window late at night. These sounds were periodic high-pitched squeals and would be strange sounds for most people, but not for us. This was the beginning of the mating season for red foxes, and we knew exactly what to expect over the…
The Perseid meteor shower greets stargazers every year from mid-July to late August, with this year’s peak around Aug. 13. Guests are invited to take part in a special overnight camping event at Washington State Park on Aug. 11-12. For this overnight event, guests will camp out in the Big River Day Use Area (near…
