Preparedness always goes a long way. That statement holds true, no matter what you’re doing. In sports, usually the team that is better prepared is the team that wins. As our unlucky friends to the southeast are about to find out, those that are prepared for a hurricane usually come out better than those who... Continue Reading →
The Mississippi Velvet Season has come and gone. I noticed quite a few good bucks hit the ground over the course of three days of hunting, and that’s fantastic for those lucky hunters. As for me, it’s still too dang hot to hunt. I’d said that participating in the velvet season would be a fourth... Continue Reading →
Labor Day weekend might be the busiest single weekend in the state of Mississippi, regarding outdoor activities. One group of outdoorsmen are finishing up the annual alligator season, one group is beginning the migratory dove season, and the rest of us are going on vacation. It should be mentioned that the gator hunters might be... Continue Reading →
Some people look at football season as the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Some base it off of Labor Day, generally the final summer vacation weekend before filling the house with all things pumpkin spice. For me, alligator season brings summer to an end. Lasting only ten days, it’s the final opportunity... Continue Reading →
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a certain obsession with alligators. It’s not an unhealthy obsession, I don’t think, but I’ve always been enamored with the best apex predator Mississippi has to offer. I can remember going to Trapper John’s Alligator Farm in Jones County as a kid and having this giddy... Continue Reading →
I get home from work in the evening and walk into absolute chaos. One kid is crying, one kid is running around the house in circles, one kid is attempting to avoid any, and all, human interaction, and my wife has the look of utter exhaustion. The house is littered with bookbags, shoes, clothes, and... Continue Reading →
Before I dive into this week’s column, let me preface by saying that I’m very fortunate. Actually, let me rephrase that, I’m incredibly blessed. I can probably count on my hands how many friends that I have around my age that still have grandparents alive. Unfortunately, I’m getting closer to no longer being on that... Continue Reading →
Ain’t Mississippi great? This weekend the Mississippi Wildlife Federation hosted the 35th annual Mississippi Wildlife Extravaganza which turned out to be fantastic. Being a first timer to this event, I really didn’t know what to expect. I’ve been to plenty of trade shows for baseball, but never one for the outdoors. Kind of a shame... Continue Reading →
I’m beginning to realize that I’m a slow learner. During, and right after, the Covid shutdown I made a few different comments about it being a learning experience for everyone. It should have served as a reminder for us to slow down. And for a while, it did. But just like with so many other... Continue Reading →
A little over a week from now, the Mississippi Wildlife Federation will host its 35th Annual Wildlife Extravaganza in Pearl, MS. Now, I’ve been to plenty of baseball coaches conventions and clinics over the years, but I’ll ashamedly admit that this will be my first wildlife convention. And if I’m being honest, if it weren’t... Continue Reading →
