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  • At Dawn or Dusk

    At Dawn or Dusk

    There are moments during a hunt where I’ve been spellbound by the life around me. It is in these moments that society loses its grip and I become attuned to the natural state of things. These are tangible moments. I … Continue reading →

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  • “Hunt the Experience”

    “Hunt the Experience”

    “The beginning is often a poor place to start the story of a duck hunt. The true devotee of the wind-swept autumn waters hunts many other things besides ducks. He hunts the unfolding secrets of the dawn and the message … Continue reading →

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  • An Inspiring Weekend

    An Inspiring Weekend

    We lose ourselves in the things we love. We find ourselves there too. – Fred Bear This quote hangs to the left of my front door so I see it when I’m ready to meet the day. I wish I … Continue reading →

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  • A “Forest Bath”

    A humorous and philosophical look at the woods and mental health. Continue reading →

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  • Unpunched Tags

    Unpunched Tags

    Every tag has a story. Even those that go unpunched. Hobbies have always been a large part of my life. The Magic the Gathering card game is one of those hobbies. It is a game I’ve enjoyed with my younger … Continue reading →

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  • No Squirrels Harmed

    In my social circle of “avid” traditionalists, the phrase “small game hunting” should be amended to “small game trying”. Though many would question the accuracy of that statement, as well. Every year, as the sun sets on deer season, empty … Continue reading →

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  • My southern luck has never been the kind I want. I’ve always been somewhat of a homebody. I’ve often favored the familiar and embraced a routine. I’ve never had big bowhunting aspirations. Hunting throughout the state or in exotic places overseas has … Continue reading →

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  • Tied to a Moment

    Watching an obsession form can be enjoyable and often humorous — especially when looking into the mirror. I quickly realized the benefits of maintaining my own arrows early in my bowhunting journey. It made good fiscal sense. I was shooting … Continue reading →

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  • At Long Last

    My love of literature began at infancy. My mother would dispute anyone who dared challenge the statement. According to her, all three of us Viau boys latched on to specific objects around the house without any prompting or explanation. My … Continue reading →

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  • Buckle up. Its the main event. A match for the ages. I’m not even going to pretend to hide my bias here. I believe in heavy hunting arrows, FOC, and Ashby’s 12 points of penetration. Does my current setup meet … Continue reading →

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