Today in my Yard
I have a bunch of these in my yard. They grow along a wall that gets a substantial amount of sun this time of year. When there is sun. I…
On the Radio
Got a phone call from Mike Jackson asking if I would come on his Mike Jackson Outdoors radio show this coming Sunday, March 27th at 6:30 AM. Rather than put…
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
Four individuals will be honored for decades of conservation work and advocacy of outdoor recreation opportunities as they are inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, a program of…
One of Those Wounded Animal Days
Today was one of those wounded animal days. One of those days where humanity would be much better served by having as little contact with me as possible. I'm blaming…
Fishing Crap Plants for Monster Bronze Bombers
Sounds exciting, doesn't it. Pound for pound and inch for inch the 'fightingest' fish that swims in fresh water. River bronze, fighting bronze, bronze bruisers, bronzebacks . . . I…
What the Heck is This?
I've always been aware of how I go about writing. I have to do it in one fell swoop. Whether it takes me a half hour or two hours, I…
Fishing in High Water and Rain
There's more than one way to get to a favorite fishing spot. It all depends on what options are available. Option 1: Wade across the river. This assumes the river…
I Pity the Poor Trout Angler
I feel sorry for anglers that pursue trout. I hear nothing but laments about the overcrowding of the rivers and streams they like to fish. Being an angler of smallmouth…
Bob Long, Jr. Gallery Show
My friend Bob Long Jr. is being inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame at the end of March. But that's not what this is about. Bob is also…