Big Voice for Big Country
The poignant, sophisticated work Haggard produced over a decades-long career established him as one of the all-time great American artists
Loss of an Old Friend I Never Met
Jim Harrison has long been my favorite writer
Manners on the Water
The skwala hatch isn’t a bad time to refresh our memory about how to behave
Spawners
It’s seemed like spring for a month now
Calling Me Back to the Pitch
I went to Germany to see one of my retired soccer heroes
Backstraps
Treat your backstrap tenderly and you’ll be richly rewarded
What Dogs Say About Us
German shorthaired pointers are great hunting dogs
My Love-Hate Relationship
A light reel is a good thing, but one that’s too light can throw off the balance of a rod
Citizens Get Their Property Back
Public lands are the backbone of hunting and angling in the West
The Allure of Solid Water
A proper pike fillet is worth a day spent on solid water
Big Fish, Teenie Tiny Flies
Until recently bird hunting has distracted me from the river
Jumping the Corners
Corner crossing reform is a doable thing
Harried … with Children
Public lands are an essential part of the freedom that makes the West the last best place to live
The Virtue of Patience
I learned from the Quail Hunter not to fuss too much insisting on perfect behavior for my dogs
Birds of Home
Things haven’t been so wet in California in a long time
