The old saying claims that hunting is all fun and games until you pull the trigger, that’s when the work begins. I take pride in being a Jack-of-no-trades, do-it-yourselfer for many things, and I literally get up to my elbows in deer after the shot. This year I didn’t finish the job until late inContinue reading “Homemade sausage completes hunter’s work with help from friends”
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Invasive pear tree ‘buyback’ program returns
The Missouri Invasive Plant Council has sent a Save The Date reminder for the annual Bradford Pear Buyback Event on April 21, but the more important calendar consideration is March 16, which is opening day for registration to participate. Homeowners who are willing to remove the invasive Callery pear trees growing in their landscapes canContinue reading “Invasive pear tree ‘buyback’ program returns”
Hellbender continues to wait for Endangered Species Act protection
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Camp Hellbender, a program for adults to relive their childhood summer camp experiences. It sounded like a good time, but I was disappointed when I found out that the annual program didn’t have anything to do Missouri’s endangered aquatic salamander. I spent many of my formative yearsContinue reading “Hellbender continues to wait for Endangered Species Act protection”
Don't Call Me Outdoor John 