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Stephen Graham, avid hunter and fisherman, writes articles drawing from his own life experiences. Read other articles at his different sites.
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- Drugs and the Destruction of a Family
[Health-and-Fitness:Drug-Abuse] George came into the world on a joyous happy morning. His mother and I were ecstatic over his arrival. He had much support because of the love given to him by his many siblings. George was a happy child with high religious beliefs.
- Hunting Squirrels
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] Squirrel hunting can teach you quite a bit about hunting. You must locate a food source.
You must remain still and camouflaged on stand. You must remain quiet and as
unobservable to game as possible.
- To Scope or Not To Scope
[Recreation-and-Sports] That is the question many hunters ask themselves before a big hunt. Do scopes help the
average person? I think that an affirmative answer ends that question. Are different scopes
made for different situations?
- The 22 Rimfire
[Recreation-and-Sports] This is not a kid's firearm. While many of us were given 22 caliber rifles as sub adults the
qualities of this rimfire carries over into adulthood. This rimfire is just plain fun to shoot.
- Firearm Aquisitions
[Recreation-and-Sports] It is tough to be married and a gun nut. Your partner never understands the necessity for the
purchase of one more firearm. In practical language one firearm might be enough. One
pistol, one rifle and one shotgun.
- Rabbit Hunting
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] The obscure little rabbit. He is food for many of the predators of the wild. He reproduces at
an alarming rate. He can be found in most areas of the country.
- Hunting Dogs
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] Many sportsmen have dreamed of owning and training a hunting dog. They are sometimes
better companions than man. They will not desert you in trying times. They are useful
companions on your forays out into the fields.
- Older Hunters
[Recreation-and-Sports] You have spent the vast part of your life in the outdoors. As a young person you played
football or some other high intensity sport. Your knees are gone and the other parts of your
body are trying to follow them as rapidly as possible.
- Hunting on Small Acreages
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] The world is shrinking Hunting seems to cost more and more each year . Hunting
lease prices in Texas have sky rocketed in recent years. Anyone with a small acreage is
tempted to hunt on his own property.
- Deer Camp
[Recreation-and-Sports] Most hunters that hunt deer look forward to this happening with excited expectations. You
get to renew old acquaintances and maybe make new ones. If you have children or wives
along the experience can even be more fulfilling.
- Whitetail Deer Hunting Setups
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] All of us would like to think that we have thought long and hard and have expelled enough
mental energy to guarantee a next to perfect place from which we can hunt our quarry. Set
ups are very important to the deer hunter.
- Shotguns for Hunters
[Recreation-and-Sports] Shotguns come in many shapes and varieties. Some shotguns are made for hunting
purposes and some are made for tactical uses. This article is only concerned with shotguns
intended for the purpose of hunting. Shotguns come in many different actions and gauges.
- Buck Fever
[Recreation-and-Sports] Why do we hunt? It is not because hunting is boring and does not make our heart
race. Most of us spend weeks and months doing things that usually do not interest us. We
punch in on a time clock and have to listen to the rants and ravings of the bosses.
- Angels All Around Us
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Angels are in the outfield and every where else that they are needed on this earth. They occupy rarified air. They are on a mission from God. They are celestial beings with work to be done here on earth.
- Fathers and Sons
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] I remember my time as a child and my efforts to please and emulate the actions of my dad. Although we were not the same, every effort was made on my part to copy his every action. My dad was a tough act to follow.
- Rainbows
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Rainbows are caused by the refraction of the sun hitting the atmosphere which at the time
consists of rain, mist, or raindrops. God promised man that the earth would never again be
destroyed by fire and that the rainbow was a reminder of that situation.
- Reloading for Rifles and Pistols
[Recreation-and-Sports] Everything seems to be going up in price. Ammunition prices have increased along with the
prices for guns and everything associated with it. Practice makes people better at anything
that they may attempt.
- Kitchen Cutlery - A Review of What is Available
[Home-Improvement:Interior-Design-and-Decorating] Many forms and varieties of cutlery products are offered on television, in catalogues and on the internet. Different price ranges and quality exist for these products. There are different variations of steel offered that can result in a wide range of product life.
- Room Additions - Basic Requirements
[Home-Improvement] Room additions require many basic requirements. The products that you are going to use in the installation of your room need to be listed and the basic price for the products in board feet or unit prices need to be included.
- Parenting
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Many of us end up in this fortunate situation. Some of us plan on this opportunity and for others it happens as a matter of chance. We usually welcome this situation with happiness. Some do not relish the thought of parenthood and are very resentful about their predicament.
- Sasquatch
[Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Is there a missing link between the lower primates and man? Reports of sightings of this creature have come from all over the world. Reports of sightings of yeti or the abominal snowman have taken place for years in the Tibetan-Himalayan area.
- Camping in the Great Outdoors
[Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] You probably experienced camping in your youth while visiting friends or on trips with
organized groups. The Boy Scouts and other groups are dedicated to this pursuit.
- Coronary Artery Disease
[Health-and-Fitness] The heart is a marvelous human organ. Blood supply to the heart is furnished from the two main arteries branching off of the aorta.
- Troubled Teens
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Most of us have a deep love for our children. We dream of the heights that they will attain
while they are still small children. We inevitably believe that our children can somehow do
better on the road of life than we could have ever achieved.
- Building and Remodeling Your Getaway
[Home-Improvement:Remodeling] The cabin in the country was perfect for me and my hunting forays but was not large enough for my wife.
- Ankylosis Spondylitus
[Health-and-Fitness] Ankylosis Spondylitus, a disease with a long sounding name. It causes inflammation of the joints and is commonly referred to as arthritis of the back.
- America is Obese
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] America is obese. While most of the world is suffering from food shortages America gets fatter. Many weight loss plans come and go...
- High Blood Pressure, The Silent Killer
[Health-and-Fitness] High Blood pressure is aptly named the silent killer. This malady can affect many parts of your body over time.
- First Aid Supplies for All Situations
[Health-and-Fitness] There are basic first aid supplies and then there are supplies relevant to situations and environments. The basic kit might include elastic bandages, eye pads, sterile sponges, bandages, tweezers, scissors, ointments, band aids, disinfectant, aspirin, a first aid instruction booklet,
- Depression and How It Affects Our Lives
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Depression affects us all during our life time. Some are held in its grasp to a greater degree
than others. Depression can affect our sleep habits, our outlook on life and even our life. It
can change the way that we think and act.
- Sporting Knives - Sportsmans' Friend
[Recreation-and-Sports] They are the sportsmans' best friend. Whether used on a fishing trip or for cutting up that
big buck, knives are invaluable. They come in many different shapes and sizes.
- Buffalo Hunting
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] The thought of hunting the large beast seemed larger than life to me. The largest animal that I had ever hunted was a mule deer. I had made many inquiries. Some companies did not have the buffalo listed on the animals that were offered by their firm.
- Sam's Hunt
[Recreation-and-Sports] Sam was the youngest of our children. I had begun to expose him to the outdoors and the shooting sports at an early age. What other youngster could say that he had shot his daddy's pistol at age six?
- Angling with Anna
[Recreation-and-Sports:Fishing] Anna, my granddaughter was one of my favorite fishing partners. We had shared many a happy moment on the waters. She loved to fish and spend time with her grandfather. We began fishing together when she was very young.
- Safe Driving in Dallas
[Automotive] My Mom came to the Dallas area in the early 1900s in a covered wagon. She was a small child at this time. I don't imagine my grandparents experiencing many traffic problems due to congestion and irate drivers at that time. Things have changed in Dallas.
- Reptile Stories of the Past
[Recreation-and-Sports] Living on a farm put me in close contact with all types of the slithering creatures. MY sister was bitten but not envenonmated as a young child while swimming in the tank on our farm. When we fished at night, brought snakes to our boat from somewhere out of the bitter gloom.
- Make Money in Woodworking
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Want to make a profit in woodworking? I was working at the post office with a degree behind me. I wanted a career where I would be responsible for making most of my decisions by myself. My dad had built boats, houses and many other large projects involving wood.
- Hunting with Women and Children
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] Although I had grown up with firearms, my new wife had no such interest. The thought of keeping firearms inside the house annoyed her. As the children came along I began to show an interest in teaching the kids how to shoot.
- Choices-Ethical and Moral
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] The choices that we make can have an impact on our lives and the lives of those that we are closest to for the rest of our time. I am speaking of ethical and moral choices
- Long Lost Kids
[Relationships] It was 1967 and I was overseas in a recon outfit. It had been many months since I had experienced any contact with a love interest from the good old USA. I had gone to mail call almost daily and received nothing but an occasional letter from my folks.
- Indian Guns and Drums
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] Native people seemed to always embellish their possessions. Whether it be shirts or weapons of war, they always added character to their bare necessities. This time consuming practice could add meaning and personalization to their possessions.
- Buckskin Clothing
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] I had never sewed anything in my life but buttons on a shirt. That was even an experience that I did not relish. Doing research on my family tree I became aware of the fact that my great grand parents were listed on the american indian rolls.
- Raising and Catching Catfish
[Recreation-and-Sports:Fishing] The channel catfish,one of the best tasting and sport friendly fish made for the rod angler. I believe that this fish reigns supreme in its habitat.
- Deer Hunting Guns in Texas
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] Are you planning your first deer hunting trip in Texas or are you a seasoned veteran? The Texas whitetailed deer is not overly large as deer go. Deer up in the northern parts of the country and Canada tend to get larger.
- Deer Hunting in Texas-Synonym for White Tail Deer
[Recreation-and-Sports:Hunting] The big state of Texas is synonomous with white tail deer hunting. Because it is so big there are different ways to hunt them in completely different landscapes.
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