Missouri

Outdoor lessons learned early in life build great memories for the future. Take the time to share the outdoors with those you love. Be patient, explain the details, laugh and learn together – strong bonds form. By Larry Whiteley My 12-year-old grandson, Hunter, and my 10-year-old granddaughter, Anna, were going deer hunting for the ...

Thanksgiving has a significant meaning for Americans, but an even more substantial meaning for Native Indians.  Black Friday is not just about pre-holiday sales, it is also Native American Heritage Day! Native Indian spirituality, tradition, and conservation ethics emphasize gratitude for creation, care for the environment, and recognition of the human need ...

The best part of your life can be found when the trees change color to paint a most colorful and new perspective. By Larry Whiteley Autumn has always been my favorite season. There is something about its waning days of light and warmth. Colorful trees paint the landscape. A plethora of hunting ...

My dad didn’t allow me to cry, but I cried when I shot my first bird.  The big boys don’t cry and real men don’t cry rule gradually faded away after my dad passed. Men need to know there is nothing wrong with showing emotions. That does not make them any less ...

TV Nature Shows are great, but Backyard Nature Shows are Incredible Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels, Butterflies, Deer, and so much more…PEACE. Sunrise and Sunset are the best times to Sip a Coffee on a Quiet Chair in your Backyard. By Larry Whiteley For some of you, your only experience with nature is watching shows on ...

Country Music, Nature Trails, Fishing, Great Food, Museums, and the Aquarium on the Boardwalk. Klondike-like gold rush music boom started in the 1980s – it’s even better now. The Osage Indians were first here in Branson. Perhaps they were drawn here by the fantastic fishing.  By David Gray My old friend Larry Whiteley asked ...

Chasten Whitfield is a 23-year-old championship lady angler passionate about helping less fortunate others. “Their Life, My Lens” is a TV Show where Chasten Whitfield asks America to provide support to continue an empowering program.  “Chastenation” is the name of her non-profit program to empower the Abilities, Not Disabilities, of kids and ...

Where hospitality and nature meet hunters and fishers. Where walleye tournaments are common, smallmouth bass reach seven pounds, and bowfishing is fun after dark. Wilson Lake is a favorite with campers, hikers, bikers, hunters, paddlers, and water sports enthusiasts. By Jonathan Blumb and David Zumbaugh The Outdoor Communicators of Kansas held their spring conference ...

Advice #1: Seek expert help. The well-stocked Port Charlotte tackle shop called Fish’n Frank’s offers charter captain advice from local fishing specialists. Advice #2: Keep an optimistic focus. Share a grin and good questions to identify the best fishing methods. Advice #3: Tackle care. The legendary fish-filled backwaters of Charlotte Harbor demand that every angler ...

Flexibility, sharpness, perfect balance, and made in the U.S.A. Sure-fire handle grip, orange in color: It’s easy to find! A lifetime guarantee promotes how good it is before purchase.   By Forrest Fisher A newbie in my gear room would definitely notice that I like to collect knives. Each is handsome, and they can ...

Deer Ticks (Blacklegged Ticks  – Ixodes Scapularis) can carry Lyme Disease and are VERY TINY in physical size.  Protect yourself by becoming aware of their size and available repellents (Picaridin & Permethrin) that can work to keep ticks off of you and your loved ones. Learn what to do if you ...

Fishing Legend Jimmy Houston among Team Reviving Historic Company Luck E Strike: An American Original Since 1970 Redman Spinner will be 1st lure to lead new red/white/blue packaging and product line Singer, songwriter, and entertainer Toby Keith, pictured left, has acquired Luck E Strike, a bait and tackle brand name as ingrained with ...