I just spent another weekend with about ten guys in Texas. I've made this trip for the past few years and we've decided to make it an annual Outdoor Truths event.

It doesn't take too many warm days in a row and one begins thinking spring. And with the time change upon us, I'm all in! It's official for me.

One of the obstacles that most hunters and fishermen dread is the wind. A light wind is not a factor - it's even helpful, but a windy day is burdensome to the fishermen and causes most game to stay out of sight.

In my area there are a few small streams which feed into the rivers. When I say small, I mean only about 10 to 15 yards wide.

As I look back on this last deer season, it seems that bad news could be the theme.

In most parts of the country an odd thing begins to occur for a deer during this time of year. The bucks begin to lose their antlers. By losing, I mean the antlers become loose because of several factors, and they just fall off.

Any day now, I'll be going to several locations to take down tree stands and blinds. The season is over in my area. The losses can't be overcome. The successes can't be undone.

Are you obsessed over something? Has something gained your attention in, such a way that you have made some drastic changes in order to accommodate that matter?

There's something about bow hunting in the dead of winter. It brings together the most difficult circumstances a hunter can face.

The winter undoubtedly thwarts many outdoor plans in most parts of the country. If you don't believe me, just wait until the first warm weekend in February. There will be more lawnmowers heard than any other time of the year.

My ground blind leaks. Yours does too. Yeah, I know you have the top-of-theline, largest, most cushy, made-of-thebest- waterproof-material-blind money can buy.

Success in hunting or fishing is measured differently by each individual. Some consider each outing a success if fish or game is brought home.

Hunters and fishermen will tell you about the importance of confidence. It is really a major part of the battle when it comes to patience and persistence. For instance, if I know I have always caught fish in a certain hole; I will fish that hole slower and with a greater awareness of an imminent bite.

My deer season has not been anything to write home about. One buck in Kentucky that never gave me a chance to draw on, and one buck in Missouri that I shot and never found, is all I can tell you abou

There's one four letter word I think everyone uses. Well, there's at least one four letter word everyone uses.

For nearly twenty years I have made my way to the barn during rifle season. It's an easy place to go while enjoying so much. I park on one side, climb up the ladder, and walk to the other side where I'm sitting right now.

As I have written many times before, when one is in a tree stand, he notices the most intricate things.

I've often noticed how deer live mostly in a quiet environment. Even this morning I watched one particular city dwelling doe begin to get a bit nervous when the noise of traffic began to surround her.

I'm back at home after an extended time away hunting and preparing for some outdoor events. I had better not plan on staying around too long; if I get too comfy I'll miss a bunch of bucks on the move

One of my favorite creations in our world is that thing we call a "day." You know, that 24 hours that comes to an end only to begin another 24 hours.

I love hunting the Midwest. I've been going there for several years and look forward to it each year at this time. Not only do I get to see some friends that I have come to know, but I get to chase some really big bucks.

I wrote about the lack of rain a few weeks ago. My little food plot needed a drink so bad. It still does, but the drought continues.

I started the morning sitting in a tree stand. A few weeks ago, I had trimmed limbs and opened up some shooting lanes for this new stand placement.

The woods are wilting. I'm not exactly sure when it last rained in my area, but I know it's been over three weeks.

My hunting vehicle is a 1995 Nissan Pathfinder. For the past 3 or 4 years I have been thinking how that anytime, it is going to bite the dust. I am the second owner.