The big buck and his does burst from the thick cover of greenbriar and cedar trees. The deer dashed at … More
Category: Archery
Knee Deep in Autumn
As my truck wound along the narrow country road, brown oak leaves skittered across the crown and hung up in … More
50 Autumns
On an October Saturday morning 50 years ago, drops of cold rain water fell on my neck as I leaned … More
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
As I stood on the platform of my sturdy and trusty Summit climbing tree stand, I found myself reaching for … More
Deer Hunters: Use A Safety Harness!
The doe cocked her ears toward me and stared hard. There was something in the tree that wasn’t supposed to … More
Peter’s Laws of Hanging Deer Stands
You’ve no doubt heard of the infamous Murphy’s Law where “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”. Well, I … More
Total Archery Challenge – Day 2
I knelt awkwardly on the rocky hillside, gripped the arrow stuck firmly in the tree and pulled. Nothing. Needless to … More
Total Archery Challenge – Day 1
The giant skunk stood between two trees 33 yards away. I had a narrow lane through the branches and saplings … More
